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[ME na iroropfit[.7: San Leandro's rich alluvial soils and temperate climate support a wide variety of plants and animals. Wetlands in the southwest part of the City provide habitat for the Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse and other special -status species. San Leandro Creek remains one of the few waterways in the urbanized East Bay that retains its natural character along most of its course. Elsewhere in the City, street trees, parks, large yards, and other open spaces provide both aesthetic and environmental benefits. Just beyond the eastern city limits, thousands of acres of grasslands, woodlands, and coastal scrub are protected in regional park and watershed lands. These open spaces have great environmental importance and scenic value and are a significant amenity for San Leandro residents. The City's environment is vulnerable to the Ew impacts of urban development, particularly air s and water pollution. Air quality in the region has q improved significantly in the last 30 years, but transportation emissions still result in ozone and son Leandro is enriched by its actives r articulate levels that exceed State and federal downtown and easy access to coastal p amenities. standards. Burning of fossil fuels —whether through motor vehicles, industry, or energy generation —also generates GHGs, which contribute to global climate change. During the next 100 years, the western shore of San Leandro will be affected by rising sea level, with increased frequency of flooding and higher water levels in wetlands and tidal areas. The City will need to adapt to this reality, making its shoreline more resilient and regulating the character of construction in vulnerable areas. Climate change may also result in more severe storms, changes in habitat, reduced potable water supply, and greater temperature extremes. San Leandro 2021 Climate Action Plan Page 9