Listen "Shaping the shoreline – whales, sails, and tales"
Episode Synopsis
Host Sophia Layne chats with Virginia Chang-Kiraly, a member of both the San Mateo County Harbor District and Menlo Park Fire Protection District Boards, at Surfers Beach in Half Moon Bay, California, as whales spout just offshore and the hum of dredging and beach replenishment pipes fills the air. Sophia and Virginia walk the shoreline while exploring themes including the delicate balance between economic development and environmental sustainability. From protecting Highway 1 and local businesses to supporting commercial fishing and creating safe spaces for kids and surfers, they highlight how decisions made today ripple far into the future.This conversation brings the harbor to life — not just as a working waterfront, but as a hub of resilience, sustainability, and community.
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