Sloat Erosion Campaign; West Coast of San Francisco

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Sloat Erosion Campaign A Vimeo, from Sivin Morgan, Published April, 12, 2012.

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Due to coastal erosion, the Sloat shoreline is in a state of blight. Surfrider SF is working to restore the beach at Sloat Blvd., and advocating a plan of managed retreat and relocation of infrastructure away from the ocean.

Original Vimeo

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Severe coastal erosion, Ocean Beach at Sloat, San Francisco, California. Photo source: ©© Shields

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