Port of Oakland receives US$3 million grant to face sea level issues

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) awarded the Port of Oakland and the City of Oakland US$3 million for a Sustainable Transportation Planning – Climate Adaptation Planning grant.

The funds are anticipated to address potential flooding due to sea level rise (SLR) and groundwater intrusion (GWI).

“Sea level rise and groundwater intrusion pose an existential threat to the Port and City,” said Director of Environmental Programs and Planning Colleen Liang. “We are thankful to...

https://container-news.com/port-of-oakland-receives-us3-million-grant-to-face-sea-level-issues/

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