Where’s the Money? New Tool Tracks Bay Area’s Sea Level Rise Funding Gap
The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, in partnership with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments recently launched the Bay Adapt Project & Funding Navigator. This new online tool provides...
In the News: Check Your Neighborhood’s Flood Risk with BCDC’s Flood Explorer
On October 11, CBS News highlighted BCDC’s Adapting to Rising Tides (ART) Flood Explorer in a report on potential Bay Area flooding this winter. The report shows how the tool can help people understand where flooding from El Niño, king tides, winter storms, and sea...
Public Notice of Proposed Coastal Management Program Change Request
Public Notice of Proposed Coastal Management Program Change Request The proposed program changes to the San Francisco Bay segment of the California Coastal Management Program are certain amendments to the San Francisco Bay Plan, as adopted by the Commission on April...
BCDC Responds to NOAA’s CA Coast and SF Bay Challenge
Final BCDC comments on Performance Evaluation of the California Coastal Management Program
BCDC adopts permit rule updates to improve efficiency
Starting July 1, 2026, the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) will implement updates to its permitting regulations to make the permit process clearer, simpler, and more efficient. The changes include combining two similar permit types...
RSAP Peer Learning Community
Announcing the launch of the RSAP Peer Learning Community, a new pilot program supporting local governments engaged in subregional shoreline adaptation planning to meet the Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP) under SB 272. The community is intended to provide...
2025 Annual Report now available
2025 Annual Report now available This year's report highlights measurable progress across our core mission areas — protecting the Bay's shoreline, expanding public access, and advancing climate resilience throughout the region. From strengthening permit...
Bay Area Winter Job Fair
The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) is excited to announce our participation in the Work4CA Bay Area Winter Job Fair! Looking for your next career move? Register today to connect with us and explore opportunities to join our team....
For Immediate Release: Commission to hear public comment on proposal to reduce permitting burdens for many small projects, including some housing developments
Media Advisory Contact Information: Rylan Gervase, Director of Legislative & External Affairs 415-961-9088 rylan.gervase@bcdc.ca.gov November 18, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Commission to hear public comment on proposal to reduce permitting burdens for many small...
Rising Together Summit Keynote: Alexis Madrigal of KQED
Rising Together Summit Keynote: Alexis Madrigal of KQED. At the Bay Adapt: Rising Together Summit on September 15, KQED's Forum co-host Alexis Madrigal delivered a moving tribute to BCDC and the Bay in his Summit keynote. In light of BCDC's 60th birthday...