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.

Guides

RSAP Overview (2-pager)

Plan initiation information

Preliminary consultation packet
Notice of Intent Template

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 (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 (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 (PDF) and presentation (PDF)

Webinar: Getting Started: Engage, Fund, Initiate Plansopens in a new window 
This webinar walked through how to engage early with BCDC and the formal steps needed to achieve an approved Subregional Plan. The Ocean Protection Council shared details on SB1 grant funding opportunities. Access the Webinar Q&A (PDF) and presentation (PDF) 
Webinar: Understanding Elements A & B
This webinar walked through what the  RSAP Guidelines Element A (Planning Context) and Element B (Existing Conditions) require for compliance. How to utilize and document existing plans and data and how to find and document the planning area, community context, and existing assets. Access the Webinar Q&A (PDF) and presentation (PDF)
Webinar: Understanding Element C
This webinar explored what RSAP Guidelines Element C (Vulnerability Assessment) requires for compliance, how to identify and evaluate how people, assets, and systems may be affected by coastal flood hazards and sea level rise and included an RSAP Atlas exercise on identifying priority areas. Access the Webinar Q&A (PDF), presentation (PDF), and RSAP Atlas exercise worksheet (PDF)

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