Zone 9 projects and maintenance

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...

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...

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...

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...

Creek clearing activities shown in Novato Creek

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 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 ...

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...

View of San Anselmo Bridge at Creek Level

County to Seek FEMA Review Process Prior to San Anselmo Bridge Removal

Posted on January 11, 2024

In light of a clarification received this week from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District announced a postponement for removing Building Bridge 2 (BB2) from the creek in downtown San Anselmo. As recently as last week, the District felt the bridge removal could proceed later this...

The left side of the photo shows BB2 viewed at creek level, from a distance. The right side of the photo shows a close up of the bridge support columns, with cracks in the concrete.

Community Open House Planned in January 2024

Posted on December 16, 2023

The Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District will be hosting a Community Informational Open House about the San Anselmo Creek Bridge removal (BB2) on January 11, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the San Anselmo Town Council Chambers, located at 525 San Anselmo Avenue. During this two hour open house, you...

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