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Building Bridge 2 (BB2) Removal Project: Communications Update 

Posted on May 5, 2025

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...
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Summer 2025 Timber Reinforced Berm Improvements

Posted on April 29, 2025

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...
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Corte Madera Creek Lower College of Marin Restoration Project Construction Phase

Posted on April 24, 2025

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...
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Community Office Hour Session on April 15

Posted on April 10, 2025

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...
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Request For Proposals: Santa Venetia Timber-Reinforced Berm Maintenance

Posted on April 4, 2025

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...

Proposed Cardinal Road Levee Upgrade Project – Second Community Open House

Posted on March 27, 2025

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...
Leaves clogging a gutter during rain storm.

Flood Control: An Ongoing Concern for Southern Marin

Posted on March 17, 2025

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...
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Marin City Residents Invited to Third Meeting for Stormwater Plan on March 25

Posted on March 13, 2025

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.  ...
Two portable water pump stations on the side of the road.

About the Marin City Portable Pump Station

Posted on February 5, 2025

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...

Proposed Cardinal Road Levee Project – First Community Open House

Posted on November 20, 2024

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...
Seasonal high tides at Manzanita parking lot in Marin County.

Seasonal High Tides Expected Over Next Few Months

Posted on October 21, 2024

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...
Corte Madera Creek downstream at the end of the concrete channel, behind the College of Marin sports fields. It is a calm looking creek, with grassy banks and trees, but there is a large concrete wall along the sides of part of the creek.

Open House Scheduled for Corte Madera Creek Project

Posted on September 19, 2024

For Immediate Release - Ross Valley, CA - An informational event on this flood risk reduction project's progress is set for October 15 The Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District will soon host an information open house about an ongoing project to reduce the frequency and severity of flooding in the lower Ross Valley. Modifications...
Map showing the approximate location of a project along Corte Madera Creek in Marin.

Open House and News for Corte Madera Creek Flood Risk Management Project, September 2024

Posted on September 17, 2024

News: The Corte Madera Creek Flood Risk Management Project, intended to reduce flood risk in areas of Kentfield, Ross and Larkspur (see project area map image in the news post header), continues to implement modifications to the 50-plus-year-old concrete channel to enhance the functionality of Corte Madera Creek.  The most recent milestone is the completed...
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Notice of TRB maintenance along Gallinas Creek starting September 2

Posted on August 27, 2024

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...
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Storm Season Preparations are Underway

Posted on August 9, 2024

For Immediate Release - Marin County, CA - County conducts annual maintenance in advance of the typically rainy months  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...
View of street and grassy area in Marin City where a pump station will soon be constructed. There is a fence separating the grassy area from a business building.

Portable Pump Station to be Installed in Marin City

Posted on July 23, 2024

For Immediate Release - Marin City, CA - The effort is designed to reduce flooding on Donahue Street and Highway 101 ramps The Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District has awarded a $1.37 million construction contract for the underground components of a portable pump station in Marin City. The underground work is expected to...
View of rolling, grassy hills in Marin County, the Zone 9 area.

Storm Drainage Fee Update Report now available

Posted on July 15, 2024

Annually, Zone 9 prepares an update on the 20-year Ross Valley storm drain fee for approval by the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District).  The fee was approved by voters in 2007 and extends through fiscal year 2026-2027. The draft  2024 Storm Drain Fee Update Report is now available: Notice of Hearing ...
Meeting in school gymnasium for the Marin City Stormwater Plan, some members of the public are seated in chairs listening to a guest speaker.

Meetings and Community Outreach for Marin City Stormwater Plan

Posted on May 29, 2024

The Marin City Stormwater Plan project team has been getting the word out to the community. To date, outreach has included:  20+ small outreach events (including site visits with residents and community office hours)  2 Community Meetings  3 Project Task Force Meetings  2 Community Services District meetings  1 Flood Zone 3 Advisory Board meeting   Upcoming...
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Corte Madera Creek Flood Risk Management Project update, May 2024

Posted on May 22, 2024

Construction of the Granton Park Stormwater Pump Station is substantially complete. PG&E will energize the station soon and the District anticipates completing final pump testing in July 2024. The pump station is expected to be operational for the coming winter season.  In February 2024, the District began working with a consultant to provide Federal Emergency Management...
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Deer Island Basin Project Awarded $9.4M in New Grants

Posted on May 22, 2024

The District has been awarded two new grants for the restoration work at Deer Island Basin: Approximately $7 million from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Around $2.4 million from the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority (SFBRA) We're in the process of accepting these grants and gearing up for construction, which is slated to kick...
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