Sea-level rise (SLR) is and will continue to be a pressing issue in the rural, North Coast region of California, especially
since nearby Wigi (or Humboldt Bay) is experiencing one of the fastest rates of relative SLR on the U.S. West
Coast. In this paper, we argue that SLR presents a transformative opportunity to rekindle environmental relationships
and reshape the future of the California North Coast and beyond.