California coastal cliffs face rapid erosion threatening infrastructure
A UC San Diego study finds that some California cliffs are eroding by up to 73 feet per year, raising concerns for highways and communities along the coast.
Monterey County 1 article
Monterey County joins the Salinas Valley's agricultural lands with Monterey Bay, the Big Sur coast and inland mountains, with Salinas as the county seat. Lettuce and other crop production, tourism and marine science are prominent regional activities. Communities range from farmworker towns to coastal destinations, with distinct housing and transportation needs. Coastal erosion, Highway 1 landslides and groundwater management figure prominently in local policy.