The chosen location, a maintenance facility in West Oakland that previously served as the utility’s headquarters, is symbolic of the challenges EBMUD faces in the coming century. Just 13 feet above…
A time capsule buried near the base of the Bay Bridge on Monday to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the East Bay Municipal Water District could be underwater at its own centennial, swamped by the ravaging effects of climate change.
The chosen location, a maintenance facility in West Oakland that previously served as the utility’s headquarters, is symbolic of the challenges EBMUD faces in the coming century. Just 13 feet above sea level, climate models predict this part of Oakland could be underwater in another 100 years. Resiliency in the face of climate change was a theme at the event, which featured Alameda County Supervisor Lena Tam, Oakland Deputy Mayor Kimberly Mayfield and community groups.
Historical photo taken Oct 19, 1929 at the dedication luncheon of Pardee Dam which was a crucial part of finding reliable water for the area. East Bay Municipal Water District is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year.
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