Solano Bayshore Resiliency Project

The Solano Bayshore Resiliency Project is a collaborative adaptation planning effort between Solano County agencies, cities, and partner organizations to help Solano communities prepare and adapt to sea level rise.

The project will guide community-planning and critical infrastructure investment decisions, as well as prioritize equitable engagement with historically underrepresented communities across the region for fair and inclusive outcomes. Focus areas include vulnerable regions within the project area, including the Suisun Marsh. The Suisun Marsh accounts for over 10% of California’s remaining wetlands and is the largest remaining contiguous wetland on the west coast of North America.

Why the Solano Bayshore?

Since Greenbelt Alliance identified Suisun City as one of our top Bay Area Resilience Hotspots, in 2023, we’ve been expanding our work in Solano County to help communities adapt to a changing climate.

Solano communities along the bay are particularly vulnerable to more frequent and destructive flooding events due to sea level rise. Planning for sea level rise and leading with nature is key to protecting this Bay Area region’s residents, infrastructure, and the natural environment.

We are joining forces with the Solano Bayshore Resiliency Project to help these communities address this challenge and prepare a comprehensive and inclusive Vulnerability Assessment Plan that will boost their overall resilience.

How Will We Do This?

To accomplish the Solano Bayshore Resiliency Project vision of a future where shoreline communities are protected, inclusive, and thriving in the face of sea level rise, Greenbelt Alliance and partners are hosting community meetings across Solano County cities to increase awareness of sea level rise impacts and gather input from community members that will be reflected in our draft project vision and goals.

Attendees worked in small groups to discuss the project vision and goals.

Attendees of a FSSD community meeting in Solanoworked in small groups to discuss the project vision and goals.

Attendees worked in small groups to discuss the project vision and goals.

Collaboration among government agencies, nonprofits, and other partners by jointly pursuing funding opportunities and learning about each other’s work is essential in addressing the challenges of climate hazards faced by Solano County on a regional level. As a result, the cities of Vallejo, Fairfield, Benicia, and Suisun have joined together to conduct the Solano Bayshore Resiliency Project to ensure the future flood resilience of all communities.