BCDC is excited to launch our most powerful mapping tool yet, the RSAP Atlas, to support the development of Subregional Adaptation Plans.
BCDC is excited to launch our most powerful mapping tool yet, the RSAP Atlas, to support the development of Subregional Adaptation Plans. The Atlas is an online mapping tool built to support local governments, public agencies, consultants, and communities in...
For Immediate Release: 2nd Annual Bay Adapt Summit at the Exploratorium to Celebrate Sea Level Rise Adaptation
The Rising Together: The Bay Adapt Summit returns to San Francisco’s renowned Exploratorium for its second annual convening on September 15, 2025. Sold out within days of tickets being released, this dynamic and immersive gathering brings together climate practitioners, scientists, advocates, and community leaders to celebrate regional progress on sea level rise adaptation and highlight the latest on-the-ground actions taking place to build a more resilient future for the Bay Area.
BCDC is hiring a senior engineer
The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) is looking for a visionary Senior Engineer to lead our engineering program and to work on exciting projects that will have a lasting impact on the resilience and form of the Bay Area’s shorelines....
For Immediate Release: Commission approves a public sea level rise education program and new development rules to revitalize San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf
The Commission votes for more flexible development rules to revitalize San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf and to establish a public sea level rise education program along the San Francisco Waterfront in partnership with the Exploratorium, and Port of San Francisco.
Commission Publishes Report on 2024 Activities & Accomplishments
BCDC has published a report on its 2024 activities to implement the McAteer-Petris Act, the Suisun Marsh Preservation Act, the federal Coastal Zone Management Act, and the California Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act.
For Immediate Release: Commission votes to explore high occupancy vehicle lane on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and to encourage public access to the bridge
The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) voted to approve a request from California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) to test new transportation options between the North and East Bay and improve public access to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.
Explore how the Bay is preparing for rising sea levels through Bay Adapt Currents
You can now explore sea level rise adaptation in the San Francisco Bay with an interactive dashboard. Bay Adapt Currents was developed for decision makers, practitioners, journalists, students, and community members. It provides up-to-date information on...
BCDC releases Action Plan to advance wetland restoration through beneficial reuse of sediment and soil
BCDC Releases Action Plan to Advance Wetland Restoration Through Beneficial Reuse of Sediment and Soil March 26, 2025 BCDC is excited to release the new Sediment for Wetlands Adaptation Project (SWAP) Action Plan aimed at increasing the beneficial reuse of...
The Office of Administrative Law approved Bay Plan Amendment No. 1-24 relating to the Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan
Read the text of approval for Bay Plan Amendment No. 1-24. The approved regulation is effective as of March 24, 2025.
BCDC launches Leadership Academy for S.F. high schoolers
In January 2025 the Bay Conservation and Development Commission and the Port of San Francisco launched the San Francisco Shoreline Leadership Academy, a 15-week training program for high school juniors and seniors. Participants will get to tour parts of...