How climate change may impact Marin

In September 2020, the Marin County Civil Grand Jury published a report called “Climate Change: How Will Marin Adapt?”

Global warming has had a significant impact on sea level rise. In the past 100 years, water levels have risen 8 inches in the bay. In Marin, if the sea level rise was 10 inches, 700 buildings and 8 miles of bay roads would be affected.

From 1895 to 2018, the average temperature increase was 2.3 degrees Fahrenheit.

These changes affect drought, water, wildfires, our landscape, our gardens and public health.
This report discusses what the county, cities and towns of Marin can do to address climate change. Mitigation will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation, such as the construction of sea walls, will guard against the consequences of climate change. Enter the complete title in your browser to see the full comprehensive report.

— Katie Martin, UC Marin master gardener