Challenge at the Edge: Sea Level Rise, Extreme Events and California's Coast
with Dr. Gary griggs
free community webinar
Please enjoy this free community webinar recording as we welcome Dr. Gary Griggs for an engaging webinar exploring coastal erosion and timely geology insights affecting the San Mateo Coast. Dr. Griggs will share current science, local observations, and what changing coastal conditions mean for our shoreline communities and habitats. This talk offers a valuable opportunity to better understand the forces shaping our coast and the future of this dynamic landscape.
Dr. Gary Griggs is a distinguished professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he has taught and conducted research on coastal processes, hazards, and sea-level rise for more than five decades. He has authored numerous books and scientific articles, and is widely recognized for his expertise in coastal geology, shoreline erosion, and the impacts of climate change. Dr. Griggs also writes the popular “Our Ocean Backyard” column and has been honored as one of California’s Coastal Heroes for his contributions to science and public outreach.
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