The coast is for many the epitome of Sonoma County’s natural beauty beloved for its seaside towns and rugged, wide open spaces. But seeing the future of the Sonoma coast means embracing its constant movement. Big proposals like the Bodega Bay nuclear power plant in the 1960’s, or the Fort Ross pumped hydro electric facility today easily capture public attention and spur opposition, but there’s one powerful force that changes the Sonoma Coast every minute of every day: the ocean.