VC Resilient Coastal Adaptation Project
The County of Ventura is actively planning for sea level rise to protect coastal resources and to minimize impacts to residents, businesses, and visitors. The coastal zone in unincorporated Ventura County includes approximately 29 miles of coastline and is home to world-class surf spots, including Rincon Point. Land uses along the County’s coastline include public beaches, State park facilities, critical infrastructure such as bridges, State highways and coastal access routes, residential communities, agricultural fields, and one naval base. As such, coastal hazards associated with sea-level rise could result in significant impacts throughout the coastal zone.
The VC Resilient Coastal Adaptation Project (VC Resilient) strives to use the best available science to understand critical vulnerabilities and then to develop a balanced and forward-thinking response to sea-level rise. Through an understanding of coastal hazards, we can begin to prepare for a future when sea level rise impacts are more severe.
Generous grants from the California Coastal Commission and the California Coastal Conservancy, together with supplemental funding from the County of Ventura, have made this project possible.
Please click on the following links to access the Public Review Draft Local Coastal Program Amendments for sea level rise and coastal hazards.
Project Timeline:
Phase I: 2018 Coastal Commission Grant → 2019 Vulnerability Assessment & Adaptation Report → 2019 Board of Supervisor Work Sessions
Phase II: 2020 Coastal Commission Grant → Summer 2024 Draft Local Coastal Program Amendments and Public Comment Review Period → Preparation for Adoption Hearings (Current stage) → Winter 2025 Planning Commission Hearing → Spring 2025 Board of Supervisors Hearing → Coastal Commission Approval Date To Be Determined
Click the headers below for more information:
About the VC Resilient Project
Learn about the two phases of the VC Resilient Project and review public outreach and public hearing materials.
Sea Level Wise
Become Sea Level Wise! Sea level rise will affect everyone, not just those who live close to the beach. Learn more about sea level rise science, hazards, and vulnerabilities in unincorporated Ventura County.
Sea Level Rise Adaptation
Learn more about sea level rise adaptation and possible adaptation strategies for unincorporated Ventura County.
GIS Story Map
View the impacts of projected sea level rise on your favorite beaches using the interactive VC Resilient GIS Story Map.
VC Resilient Flyers & FAQ
Sea Level Rise Information and Useful Information for Coastal Residents
Get Involved! There are Two Ways to Participate:
1. Join the VC Resilient Interested Parties Notification List
Click here to subscribe to the VC Resilient stakeholder list.You will receive email notifications regarding this project and future public hearings. https://vcrma.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9607a5634cacaeee3220e976c&id=d9b3f18c08
2. Leave Comments
VC Resilient Comments
You may submit comments about the VC Resilient Coastal Adaptation Project and how you think the County should plan for sea level rise and coastal hazards in the form below at any time. These comments will help inform Planning Division staff on community concerns about sea level rise and help to begin a discussion about sea level rise adaptation measures.
Contact Us
Aaron Engstrom
Project Planner
Aaron.Engstrom@ventura.org
(805) 654-2936
