County Staff Memo: Summary of AECOM and Coastal Quest initiatives

This memo synthesizes the findings of two research efforts examining the governance landscape for sea level rise (SLR) adaptation and broader climate resilience in Marin County:

1. The AECOM-led Countywide SLR Collaborative Governance Study, commissioned by the County in March 2024 and completed May 2025; and
2. The Coastal Quest assessment commissioned by the Marin Community Foundation (MCF) through its Building Resilient Communities Initiative (2025).

The two efforts provide a robust, independently validated picture of where Marin stands on climate, sea level rise and offer recommendations for the County to consider strengthening efforts moving forward.