Plan Resources
The Plan resources page offers tools and support for creating Plans that follow the Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan Guidelines. These resources will be updated regularly.
RSAP 101: Understanding the RSAP and creating your Plan
This set of resources is designed to help you understand the RSAP and how to use the Guidelines to create a Plan. This section provides overview materials, data requirements for the RSAP, and more. Whether you are just beginning or need help with certain stages, these materials will assist you.
Webinars
- Webinar: Introduction to the Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP)
This webinar is an overview of why shoreline adaptation is urgent, what Senate Bill 272 requires, how the RSAP supports locally driven planning within a regional framework, and the tools and assistance BCDC offers. Access the Webinar Q&A with BCDC’s Planning team (PDF) and presentation (PDF) - Webinar: Creating Subregional Plans: A Local Government Primer
This webinar covered how to navigate each section of the Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP), apply the RSAP Guidelines and Minimum Standards, and how BCDC can support local governments in developing Subregional Plans. Access the Webinar Q&A with BCDC’s Planning team (PDF) and presentation (PDF) - Webinar: RSAP Atlas – Data and Mapping Tool for Planning
This webinar introduced the RSAP Atlas, an interactive online mapping and data tool that supports shoreline adaptation planning. We covered the coastal flood hazards included in the Atlas, the statewide guidance it follows, and demonstrated how local governments and consultants can use it to explore risks, identify vulnerable areas, and gather information to inform Subregional Plans. Access the Webinar Q&A with BCDC’s Planning team (PDF) and presentation (PDF)
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Adaptation planning resources
This set of resources goes beyond the requirements of the RSAP. It offers strategies, best practices, and tools to improve your adaptation efforts. Use these materials to strengthen your Plan and better prepare for future challenges.
Funding
This set of resources provides information on the costs of creating a Plan. It offers tips on securing funding for both the planning process and implementation projects.
Resource library: webinars, trainings, research, reports and case studies
This set of resources organizes webinars, trainings, reports, and case studies by type. While these materials may appear elsewhere, this section makes it easy to find and use them all in one place.
