Words by Justin Lai, Audio Production by Callie Rhoades
Jocelyn Gama stays busy. A college student, activist, educator, athlete, model, and fashion designer, the 22-year-old multi-hyphenate uses her many talents to tackle issues that have plagued Oakland for decades. “I’m focused on helping my community heal,” she says.
Words by KDT Staff, Audio Production by Callie Rhoades
What’s the latest thinking, from the state coastal management perspective, on how California can best adapt to climate change and sea level rise? As the coast erodes more rapidly in the future, managed retreat, buyouts, leasebacks, and nature-based adaptation are all on the table. Public buyouts of private property in harm’s way are one option already well developed in other states, but less evolved in California. KneeDeep asked two California leaders for their perspective on planned withdrawal: Amy Hutzel of the California Coastal Conservancy, and Mary Matella of the California Coastal Commission.
