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Flood protection

Everyone has a role to play in flood protection. The District takes a “Whole Community” approach to flood risk reduction, which requires communities and government agencies to work together to understand, identify and assess flood risk reduction needs and solutions. The collaboration and shared understanding makes communities more resilient to flooding and better able to...

Watersheds

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) defines a "watershed" as a "land area that channels rainfall/snowmelt to creeks, streams, and rivers, and eventually to outflow points such as reservoirs, bays, and the ocean." Our watersheds define more than habitat, they define where we live. They influence rainfall patterns, the types of trees and plants...

About

Subscribe Sign up to receive emails from us, including announcements, upcoming events and meetings. Request a public record Make a public records request online. Mission The mission of the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) is to reduce the risk of flooding for the protection of life and property while utilizing sustainable...

Meetings

About Each zone has an Advisory Board of five or seven residents. They are are appointed by the District Board of Supervisors. The advisory boards meet periodically to: Review Zone budgets Review project plans and budgets Advise the Board of Supervisors on zone-related matters Community meetings related to Flood Zone topics will also be posted...

Projects

Bolinas Lagoon

The Bolinas Lagoon watershed includes Pine Gulch and Easkoot Creek. Pine Gulch drains the area near Dogtown and Bolinas, including portions of Point Reyes National Seashore. It is designated as a "Wetland of International Significance" by the Convention of Wetlands of International Importance. Flood Control Zone 5: Stinson Beach The watershed includes Flood Control Zone...

Zone 4 Advisory Board Meeting: April 27, 2022

Date and time: Date and time: 2022-04-27 06:30 pmLocation: Strawberry Recreation DistrictDepartment: Flood Zone 4 Advisory Board Meeting: April 27, 2022Date and time: 2022-04-27 06:30 pmLocation: Strawberry Recreation DistrictDepartment: Flood Zone 4 Advisory Board Meeting: April 27, 2022Agenda packet Flood Zone 4 Staff Report: April 27, 2022 Flood Zone 4 Proposed Baseline Budget FY 2022-23...

Zone 9 Advisory Board Meeting: April 25, 2022

Date and time: Date and time: 2022-04-25 06:30 pmLocation: Flood Zone 9 Advisory Board Meeting: April 25, 2022Department: Flood Zone 9 Advisory Board Meeting: April 25, 2022Agenda packet Flood Zone 9 Advisory Board Meeting Staff Report: April 25, 2022 Flood Zone 9 Proposed Baseline Budget FY 2022-23 Draft minutes for Flood Zone 9 Advisory Board...

Zone 3 Advisory Board Meeting: April 13, 2022

Date and time: Date and time: 2022-04-13 06:00 pmLocation: Mill Valley RecreationDepartment: Zone 3 Advisory Board Meeting: April 13, 2022Agenda packet Zone 3 Advisory Board Meeting Staff Report: April 13, 2022 Zone 3 Draft Work Plan For FY 22-24 Zone 3 Proposed Baseline Budget FY 2022 23 and 2023 24 Resolution Establishing Zone 3 Resolution...

Zone 9 Advisory Board Meeting: March 31, 2022

Date and time: Date and time: 2022-03-31 06:30 pmLocation: Larkspur City Council ChambersDepartment: Zone 9 Advisory Board Meeting: March 31, 2022Agenda packet Flood Zone 9 Advisory Board Meeting Staff Report: March 31, 2022 Draft Minutes for Flood Zone 9 Advisory Board Meeting: March 31, 2022 Zone 9 Financial Review, March 2022 Date and time: 2022-03-31...

Corte Madera Creek Flood Risk Management Project update, March 2022

On March 15, 2022 the Board approved the construction plans and authorized bidding to begin for the first portion of the Corte Madera Creek Flood Risk Management Project. This includes the new stormwater pump station and new vehicular maintenance access ramp in the Granton Park neighborhood. The plans and specifications are available to view through...

Eminent domain hearing canceled for levee project

Flood Control District is pausing Santa Venetia project to evaluate cost increase The Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District has canceled its March 15 District Board of Supervisors meeting at which the use of eminent domain would have been considered as part of upgrading the levee system along Gallinas Creek. Newly revised cost estimates for...

Zone 9 Advisory Board Meeting: February 16, 2022 (Canceled)

Date and time: Date and time: 2022-02-16 06:30 pmLocation: Zone 9 Advisory Board Meeting: February 16, 2022 (Canceled)Department: Zone 9 Advisory Board Meeting: February 16, 2022 (Canceled)AgendaNotice of cancelation is hereby given that the public meeting of the Flood Control Zone 9 Advisory Board, scheduled to meet on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 via Zoom is...

Zone 1 Advisory Board Meeting: February 10, 2022

Date and time: Date and time: 2022-02-10 06:30 pmLocation: Flood Zone 1 Advisory Board Meeting: February 10, 2022Department: Flood Zone 1 Advisory Board Meeting: February 10, 2022AgendaJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device Please click this URL to join: https://marincounty-org-dpw.zoom.us/j/88120761817 One tap mobile +12133388477,,88120761817# US (Los Angeles) +12532158782,,88120761817# US (Tacoma) ...

New street-level flood gauge in Marin City

A new flood gauge has been installed under the street at Drake/Donahue intersection in Marin City. You can now view near real-time data for the area. There is a single threshold horizontal line of 59 inches shown on the graph. If the water goes over that threshold this means the storm drainage system is backed...

Zone 1 Advisory Board Meeting: December 2, 2021

Date and time: Date and time: Location: Flood Zone 1 Advisory Board Meeting: December 2, 2021Department: Flood Zone 1 Advisory Board Meeting: December 2, 2021AgendaJoin the meeting PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device Please click this URL to join. https://marincounty-org-dpw.zoom.us/j/81268882146 One tap mobile +12133388477,,81268882146# US (Los Angeles) +12063379723,,81268882146# US (Seattle) By phone Dial(for higher...

Zone 1 Advisory Board Meeting: November 5, 2021

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-11-05 06:30 pmLocation: Flood Control Zone 1 Advisory Board Meeting: November 5, 2021Department: Flood Control Zone 1 Advisory Board Meeting: November 5, 2021AgendaThis meeting will be held over zoom.Agenda packet Flood Zone 1 Advisory Board Meeting Staff Report: November 5, 2021 Flood Zone 1 Budget FY 2021-22 Flood Zone...

Zone 7 Advisory Board Meeting: September 14, 2021

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-09-14 06:30 pmLocation: Zone 7 Advisory Board Meeting: September 14, 2021Department: Zone 7 Advisory Board Meeting: September 14, 2021Agenda packet Zone 6 Advisory Board Meeting Staff Report: September 14, 2021 Zone 7 Proposed Budget Adjustments FY 2021-22 Gallinas Levee Upgrade Project, September 2021 Draft Minutes from September 17, 2020...

Funding secured for Santa Venetia Levee System

This section of the timber-reinforced berm levee system in Santa Venetia was as a small project to provide an example of the overall project result along Gallinas Creek.

Final phase of stormwater basin to begin in Fairfax

The final phase of the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District’s Sunnyside Flood Detention Basin project is expected to begin in August 2021 with a goal of improving public safety for properties along Fairfax Creek and San Anselmo Creek in the upper Ross Valley. The Flood Control District Board of Supervisors will consider...

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