SBA Invites Public Input on Climate Adaptation Plan
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is advancing its comprehensive Climate Adaptation Plan to address the impacts of future sea level rise and increased flooding caused by climate change. This initiative aims to safeguard the Airport’s infrastructure, operations, and surrounding habitats while preparing for evolving environmental challenges.
SBA is currently in the first phase of this process, which includes the Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment. This assessment analyzes flood and sea level rise hazards and assesses potential vulnerabilities. A draft of this document is now available for public review. Comments can be submitted via email between December 11, 2024, and January 16, 2025.
This plan will be developed in three phases:
- Phase I: Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (Current Phase)
Quantitative analyses and mapping will assess risks to SBA’s infrastructure, operations, and the Goleta Slough habitat.
- Phase II: Climate Adaptation Plan Development
SBA will identify and evaluate flood protection strategies, balancing nature-based solutions with traditional infrastructure.
- Phase III: Airport Coastal Land Use Plan Update
SBA will update its Coastal Land Use Plan by 2026 to incorporate adaptation policies, aligning with the latest state and local guidance on sea level rise and resource protection.
Community members are invited to attend the following public events to learn more and share feedback:
Public Open House
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Direct Relief Conference Room (6100 Wallace Becknell Rd)
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Airport Commission
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
6:00 pm
Airport Administration Office (601 Firestone Rd)
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For more information, visit Climate Adaptation Plan.