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The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission is the state coastal management agency for San Francisco Bay and the regional body responsible for Bay planning, shoreline policy, and permitting.
Metro Center, 375 Beale Street, 1st Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105
1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 1:00 p.m.
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BCDC Begins Reevaluating Creek Jurisdiction, Starting at San Rafael
Staff briefed the Commission on updating outdated staff jurisdictional determinations on 85 streams, with 25 priorities, using a new screening map.
Why it matters: Property owners in reevaluated areas, such as San Rafael's Canal District, may need BCDC permits for changes, so communication and local coordination are central.
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Commissioners Urge Regional Coordination on Sediment and Fill
Peninsula Crossing's need for about 185,000 cubic yards of fill led commissioners to call for BCDC to convene agencies on moving sediment and dirt efficiently.
Why it matters: BCDC has little direct authority over regional fill movement, so convening and streamlining permits may be its main lever before the October 15 sediment hearing.
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BCDC Approves Peninsula Crossing Permit With Conditions, 20-0
Commissioners approved staff's recommended conditions for the 12-acre Burlingame life science project, which includes 5.2 acres of public access, a Bay Trail segment and site raising for sea level rise.
Why it matters: The decision sets precedent on site-raising fill, bay fill removal and public access on a large private shoreline site, with development phased from 2029 to 2051.
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Bay AdaptCommission43d agoOctober 1, 2026
BCDC Adds Staff, Launches Adaptation Navigator and Drone Program
The executive director reported new hires, a live Bay Adapt funding navigator, a planned drone program, Oakland vessel cleanup progress and a viral Instagram video previewing the sediment hearing.
Why it matters: Signals BCDC's shift to broader public engagement ahead of a lengthy October 15 hearing and a November vote on the sediment Bay Plan Amendment.
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El NiñoCommission43d agoOctober 1, 2026
Commissioners Trade El Niño Flood Preparations and Warnings
Chair and commissioners discussed El Niño-driven flooding risk, upcoming local hearings and meetings, Caltrans actions under the governor's order, and possible emergency measures.
Why it matters: A September coastal flood advisory and expected king tides make this winter an early test of regional readiness and public awareness of sea level rise.
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Ex ParteCommission43d agoOctober 1, 2026
Chair and Counsel Set Ground Rules for Commissioner Site Visits
The chair and counsel said commissioners may visit sites but must disclose contacts fully in writing, avoid prejudging, and share any information received.
Why it matters: With a contested marina permit coming November 5, the rules protect the integrity of the public record.
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Gas House CoveCommission43d agoOctober 1, 2026
Speakers Urge Conditions on Gas House Cove Marina Permit
Three speakers criticized the Recreation and Park Department's Gas House Cove plan, citing the fuel dock, water quality and a possible new EIR, ahead of a November 5 hearing.
Why it matters: The permit comes before the Commission on November 5, and commenters want it rejected or conditioned, shaping what staff and commissioners weigh.
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ExploratoriumCommission57d agoSeptember 17, 2026
Exploratorium Field Station Nears November Opening on Embarcadero
Exploratorium and BCDC staff reported the permitted Waterfront Field Station is under construction, with commissioners pressing on impact evaluation and reach beyond San Francisco.
Why it matters: The initiative replaced a bay-fill removal public benefit under Bay Plan Amendment 317 and must be free, public and equity-focused.
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