RSAP Summer Outreach Tour
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- danielle flanagan
- | June 1, 2023
In 2024, BCDC adopted the Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP) to guide local governments in preparing for sea level rise. It contains Guidelines for how to create Subregional Shoreline Adaptation Plans (Plans), as required by SB 272. To help local governments understand their roles and requirements, we’re launching the RSAP Outreach Tour to meet with counties, cities, and leaders across the Bay Area.
The Outreach Tour is designed to help:
- Cities & counties understand how to start or advance planning for sea level rise.
- Share funding, tools, and planning resources.
- Learn what support local governments need most.
- Build momentum for locally grounded, community-centered Plans.
As part of this offering, BCDC is hosting a four-part webinar series designed to help you understand how to plan for sea level rise in compliance with the RSAP and SB 272 and how to access the tools and support available to begin planning now.
Check out resources and how to join:
Webinar #1: Introducing the RSAP – June 25, 2025
This webinar covers:
- Why shoreline adaptation is urgent and necessary.
- What SB 272 requires and what’s expected of local governments.
- How the RSAP helps cities and counties balance local priorities with regional consistency.
- How BCDC can support your jurisdiction.
- AND will include a live Q&A with BCDC’s Planning team.
Webinar #2: Creating Subregional Plans: A Local Government Primer – July 23, 2025
- Navigating each section of the RSAP.
- Understanding the RSAP Guidelines and Standards.
- Developing a Subregional Plan with BCDC Support.
- AND will include a live Q&A with BCDC’s Planning team.
Watch webinar recording.
Webinar #3: RSAP Atlas: Data and Mapping Tool for Planning – August 13, 2025
This webinar covers:
- How to explore coastal hazards.
- How to export jurisdiction-specific submittals and summaries.
- How to download GIS datasets.
Webinar #4: Getting Started: Engage, Fund, and Initiate Plans – September 17
This webinar covers:
- How to engage with BCDC through pre-consultations and submit a Notice to Begin.
- Available funding sources to support Subregional Plan development.
- Key steps in developing, adopting, and submitting a Plan to BCDC.
- Commission review, approval process, and requirements for updates and compliance.
About the Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP)
The Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP) was developed as a result of Senate Bill 272 (SB 272), which required the Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) to create Guidelines for local governments to follow when planning for the impacts of sea level rise along the San Francisco Bay shoreline. The RSAP aims to provide a coordinated, actionable plan for how the Bay Area can adapt to rising seas and ensure the long-term resilience of its communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems. This project began in January 2023 and concluded with its adoption by the BCDC Commission in December 2024.
