On October 15, 2025, residents from Santa Venetia learned about a proposal from the Marin County Flood Control District (MCFCD) that could reduce the risk of floods caused by intense, global warming-induced storm surges over the next 50 years. It involves replacing the timber reinforced berm (TRB) that currently sits atop an earthen levee that … Continued
The Flood District plans to follow up on maintenance work started last summer by repairing the backyard Timber Reinforced Berm (TRB) at one property, with work scheduled to begin in late summer 2025. Last year, we removed a large tree that was threatening to damage the berm during a major wind event — if the … Continued
Starting the week of September 2, 2024, the Marin County Flood Control & Water Conservation District (District) will begin maintenance work on the Timber-Reinforced Berm (TRB), located behind privately owned backyards directly adjacent to Gallinas Creek. You may notice work crews and equipment in the Santa Venetia neighborhood during this time. The maintenance work is … Continued
