Back in Action: Outdoor Outreach Events

The Waterfront Resilience Program's in-person, outdoor outreach is back in action! Many thanks to all who joined the Port and SF Planning staff for the Southern Waterfront Walking Tour on Saturday, March 12. The Port will also be popping up at citywide outdoor neighborhood events, from farmers markets to job fairs. Ongiong events will feature the waterfront activity book for children (available for download) and Port trivia with brian teasers like this one:

How many piers are located within the Port of San Francisco's 7.5 miles (12 km) of waterfront - from Heron's Head Park in the south to Fisherman's Wharf in the north?

a) 12

b) 24

c) 36

Check your answer at the end of this email!

Floating Fire Station 35 Now Open

The floating Fire Station 35, located on the Embarcadero at Pier 22 1/2, opened on Thursday, March 10. The 173-by-96 foot float allows the station to ride the tides and was specially built to withstand sea level rise and natural disasters. Read more in the San Francisco Chronicle.

Waterfront Plan: Draft Environmental Impact Report Public Notice

The Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Port of San Francisco Waterfront Plan is posted and available for public review and comment. The public comment period runs from February 23 to April 24, 2022. The Waterfront Plan guides the use and improvement of all property owned by the Port. Plan goals and policies were updated following a public process led by the Waterfront Plan Working Group. There will be a Planning Commission public hearing on the Waterfront Plan on Thursday, March 24. Information on Planning Commission remote hearings is available here.

The updated Plan's environmental review process is required under the California Environmental Quality Act (known as CEQA, pronounced, "sequaw"). The San Francisco Planning Department is the City's CEQA lead agency and has published the Draft EIR. To review the Draft EIR, visit the Planning Department webpage and search for "Waterfront Plan." Please direct any questions about the Draft EIR or CEQA process to CPC.WaterfrontEIR@sfgov.org.

Spotlight on Embarcadero Early Projects:

Pier 5 to Pier 22 1/2 Near-Term Coastal Flood Risk Reduction Project

The Port has identified 23 Embarcadero Early Projects, which are near-term actions focused on life safety and citywide disaster response capabilities to address areas with high earthquake and sea level rise risk along the Embarcadero Waterfront.

Get to know more about these first steps toward long-term, waterfront-wide resilience with the Pier 5 to Pier 22 1/2 Near-Term Coastal Flood Risk Reduction Project. This project focuses on protecting regional transit and waterfront neighborhoods from coastal flooding caused by sea level rise while maintaining a thriving waterfront as longer-range plans are developed.

Celebrating National Women's History Month

The Port joins in celebrating March as National Women's History Month, commemorating and encouraging the study, observation, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. The Port recognizes and honors the contributions - past, present, and future - of women in creating a diverse waterfront. Port of San Francisco Director Elaine Forbes is one of 12 women Port Directors of the 115 public ports in the U.S.

Visit the Port's Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for stories and highlights shared throughout the month.

Resilience in the News

Keep up with some of the latest resilience news articles making headlines:

"Expect West Coast seas to rise by 8 inches by 2050 - it'll be even worse on the East Coast." (San Francisco Chronicle)

"Time Is Running Out to Avert a Harrowing Future, Climate Panel Warns." (New York Times)

"Aumento del nivel del mar: grandes inundaciones podrían afectar a varias áreas de San Francisco."(Telemundo)

COVID-19 Updates

The Port continues its efforts to safely operate the waterfront in full alignment with San Francisco's public health and safety guidance to protect against the spread of COVID-19.

See updates from the SF Department of Public Health. Additional COVID-19 information and resources below:

Port Trivia Answer

How did you do on the Port trivia question posted above?

How many piers are located within the Port of San Francisco's 7.5 miles (12 km) of waterfront - from Heron's Head Park in the south to Fisherman's Wharf in the north?

a) 12

b) 24

c) 36

Correct Answer: c) There are 36 piers located within the Port of San Francisco's 7.5 miles (12 km) of waterfront.

For more fun activities to learn about the Port, earthquakes, and sea level rise, visit the Waterfront Resilience Family Activities and Learning page.

sfport.com/wrp

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