Every year since I was born, my family has vacationed in Oceanside, California. It's during this week that I make most of my Summer memories. The morning runs to coffee shops, the mid-day surfing sessions, to the nightly card games; all are part of my childhood nostalgia. When I was younger, I had a really strong attraction to ocean necklaces. Things like shells, and shark teeth were all up my alley. Every year I would make a trip to the farmers market and buy a locally made necklace. Even though I don’t wear the necklaces anymore they still have the same value to me. When I see the necklace I'm reminded of the memories I make every year with my friends and family. One particular feature of Oceanside I’m worried about is the pier. Being as old as it is, it’s in danger of falling. As climate change continues to worsen, water levels continue to rise creating stronger waves, and storm surge which erodes the pier, damaging its structural support. In the event that the pier collapses, Oceanside would never be the same. Being the heart of the town, the pier creates community.  As fishermen line up along it to fish people watch and join them in spirit. If the ocean level rise were to cause structural concern on the pier, not only would it spark intense emotion for me but it would also put a significant dent in the integrity of the community.