According to the Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC), one of the consequences of global climate change is an increase in sea levels, which in turn will cause an increase in San Francisco Bay levels. In response, BCDC is proposing changes in its jurisdiction to reflect the potential new location pf the bay shore. These proposals have created a significant amount of controversy as some see this as an attempt by BCDC to increase its jurisdiction.
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