20 - How Will the San Francisco Waterfront Look in 2100?

WAYSIDE LAYOUT: Cream colored, horizontally oriented panel with a dark banner running across the top. The banner reads “Golden Gate National Recreation Area” on the left and the National Park Service logo on the right. The panel has two columns, first column features a map and text. The second column features text followed by a picture next to text.  

FIRST COLUMN: 

MAP DESCRIPTION: This map is an aerial photograph of San Francisco. It is oriented so that North is on the bottom. The Golden Gate Bridge is on the bottom right of the map and follows the coast of the city to the east, showing the Presidio, Marina, North Beach, Financial District and South Of Market. Along the coastline are colored areas indicating the extent of flooding events predicted in 2100.  
 
CAPTION: The blue area on this map shows the extent of a future 100-year flood event with a ____ rise in sea level, which many scientists now believe to be likely. Map complied by the Pacific Institute using data from the California Energy Commision and the U.S. Geological Survey.  

For more information on sea level rise in California go to: wwww.pacinst.org/reports/sea_level_rise/ 

SECOND COLUMN:  

TEXT: The Rising Tide. Over the last 100 years, sea level in San Francisco Bay has risen 0.2 m (8 inches). Scientific studies indicate it could rise another 1 to 1.6 meters (39 to 59 inches) over the next century. Storm surge, high tides, and large waves during winter storms will flood coastal lowlands, wash away beaches, and undermine coastal bluffs. In fact, by 2100, today’s 100-year coastal flood event will likely happen every year.  

Do Your Part. Slowing global warming and se level rise depends on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We do our part to protect national parks and the places we enjoy from these threats by living more sustainable. Get stated by taking simple actions like changing a light bulb, turning down the thermostat, conserving water, or taking public transit. Then learn more about what you can do at: www.epa.gov/climatechange/wycd/ 

DESCRIPTION: Colored photograph of the front of a ferry boat at the dock. The photo is set next to a green box filled with text.  

TEXT: The Greening of “the Rock.” The National Park Service is committed to sustainable operations of Alcatraz. The park’s ferry operator, Alcatraz Cruises, has created a hybrid ferry that captures solar and wind power. The park is designing an underwater cable to connect Alcatraz to the power grid, which combined with photovoltaic panels on the cellhouse roof, will replace the current diesel generators.  

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