The overall purpose of the Project is to reduce risks to people, property, and infrastructure from current tidal flooding and projected sea level rise through engineered and natural features that enhance shoreline ecosystems and improve recreational opportunities. The specific objectives of the Project include: • Reduce the risk of flooding within the cities of East Palo Alto and Menlo Park from San Francisco Bay waters, including consideration of up to 3.5 feet of future sea level rise, and support the communities’ objective to be removed from the FEMA floodplain. • Enable adaptation to our changing climate by implementing flood protection in ways that sustain and restore marsh habitat and enhance and protect habitat for western snowy plover, consistent with the South Bay Salt Ponds Restoration Project (SBSPRP) and other restoration efforts. • Expand opportunities for recreation and community connectivity in collaboration with the Bay Trail Program and efforts to enhance local trails. • Minimize future maintenance requirements. • Partner with agencies and organizations pursuing similar goals and objectives and with assets to be protected by the Project.
