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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...

the timber-reinforced berm along Gallinas Creek

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...

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...

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