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...
The Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is pleased to announce the release of the Marin City Stormwater Plan 2025. This final report builds on the Marin City Drainage Study (2018) and incorporates concepts from the Southern Marin Watershed Guide (2016) and the People’s Plan (2018) to provide a comprehensive look at current flooding...
A Notice of Availability has been published for the Cardinal Road Levee Upgrade Project Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND). The project is located at along Coyote Creek near Cardinal Road, east of Flamingo Road, in Tamalpais Valley. More information, including the Notice Availability and the Draft IS/MND, can be accessed on the environmental planning...
There will be an open house for the Proposed Santa Venetia Floodwall Project. When: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Where: Marin County Civic Center Room 143D, 3501 Civic Center Drive, or tune in via Zoom. Who should attend: Flood Zone 7 (Santa Venetia) community members Join the Marin County Flood Control &...
For Immediate Release - Marin County, CA - County conducts annual maintenance in advance of the rainy season While it is easy to forget during the hot, dry months of summer, winters can bring intense storms to Marin, delivering significant impacts across the county, including downed trees, landslides, damaged roadways and flooded streets. Minimizing such...
For Immediate Release - Ross Valley, CA - Project could remove 20 properties from floodplain and reduce risk for hundreds more The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is being asked to review and comment on the impact of the proposed removal of a bridge located in downtown San Anselmo. The bridge platform, known as Building...
For Immediate Release - Ross Valley, CA - Flood Control District recommends contract to start concrete removal and restoration of wetlands The next construction effort for an important flood control project is expected to get underway later this summer in Kentfield, pending contract approval. Following a successful contractor bidding process, the second of three components of...
The Marin County Flood Control District has completed a Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Marin City Pond Pump Station Flood Reduction Project. The Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration is available on the County's website. The 30-day public comment period for the Marin City Pond Pump Station Flood Reduction Project's Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration began...
To continue advancing the Proposed Santa Venetia Floodwall’s construction, the Office of County Executive and Board of Supervisors has provided $300,000 of General Fund budget for the following items: • Complete planning and design to extend the floodwall west of Meadow Drive to further reduce the threat of inundation within the Santa Venetia community. •...
Thank you to the community members who have shared their interest in, and questions regarding, the Building Bridge 2 (BB2) Removal Project (part of the San Anselmo Flood Risk Reduction Project). We recognize the importance of clear, consistent communication for a project of this scale and are committed to improving engagement and enhancing transparency. We’re...
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...
On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the Marin County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors approved the Plans and Specifications for the Lower College of Marin Restoration Project, as the second component of the overall Corte Madera Creek Flood Risk Management project to be constructed. This upcoming construction component will restore 575 linear feet of Corte...
The Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District will be hosting a community office hour session about the San Anselmo Creek Building Bridge 2 (BB2) on April 15, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the San Anselmo Town Council Chambers, located at 525 San Anselmo Avenue. During this drop-in meeting, you will...
General information Department: Public Works Category: Trade services Work description: The Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (“District”) maintains flood control facilities throughout the County of Marin including the Timber-Reinforced Berm (TRB) on top of the earthen levee located along the right bank of South Fork of Gallinas Creek in the community of...
The Marin County Flood Control & Water Conservation District will be hosting a community meeting regarding the Proposed Cardinal Road Levee Upgrade Project. District staff will provide a progress update on the proposed project. You're invited to attend this informal meet and greet on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Stone Park next to the...
The Outdoor Art Club is hosting a webinar on March 20 titled "Flood Control: An Ongoing Concern for Southern Marin." Marin County District 3 Supervisor Stephanie Moulton-Peters and Judd Goodman, a Senior Civil Engineer at the Marin County Flood Control &Water Conservation District, will update the community on flood control efforts, which are a concern...
The Marin County Flood Control & Water Conservation District (District) will host the third and final community meeting for the Marin City Stormwater Plan on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 5:30-7:30 PM. The meeting will be held at the newly reopened Marin City Arts Gallery, located at 100 Donahue Street, Suite 160-B, in Marin City. ...
In fall 2024, the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District completed the infrastructure for a portable pump station at Drake Avenue and Donahue Street in Marin City, near the Highway 101 ramps. These pumps are used during high tide events that occur at the same time as rainstorms to help reduce flooding at...
Over the last couple years, we heard the neighborhood’s concerns about water seeping through the levee along Cardinal Road. Maintenance actions the District has taken to reduce the seepage haven’t been enough, so we have engaged an engineering consultant to look at alternatives and design a proposed project to prevent this seepage and shore up...
For Immediate Release - Marin County, CA - Winter tide levels are likely to impact areas with a history of localized flooding During the hot summer months, it can be easy to forget that the winter brings rain and flooding to Marin County. Tide-related flooding can happen whether it is raining or not, but the...
