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Drainage culvert made of concrete, covered by grass overgrowth and in need of maintenance.

Driveway culvert maintenance, who’s responsibility is it?

Posted on September 26, 2023

Did you know that pavement damage, soil erosion, and mudslides can be caused by blocked stormwater flow across driveways or under driveways via culverts? If leaves or other waste block the flow of stormwater runoff, then the water gets redirected and can cause serious flooding and/or localized erosion. Those issues can lead to road closures...

Map produced by first community meeting for Marin City Stormwater Plan.

Marin City Residents Participated in the First Community Meeting for Stormwater Plan

Posted on July 10, 2023

Community engagement is key to getting the information necessary to create flood risk reduction options for Marin City, an unincorporated neighborhood near Richardson Bay! The Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District obtained great input from the community during the June 1st community meeting at Martin Luther King Jr Academy. The input will help...

Marin City Residents Invited to First Community Meeting for Stormwater Plan

Posted on May 30, 2023

Community engagement is key to creating flood risk reduction options! The Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is seeking input from the community to develop a Stormwater Plan which will identify options for flood risk reduction in Marin City, an unincorporated neighborhood near Richardson Bay. Community members are invited to share first-hand experiences...

Street intersection in Marin City flooding during a strom.

Let’s Plan Together to Reduce Flooding in Marin City — Community Meeting Announcement

Posted on May 4, 2023

The Marin County Flood Control District is exploring options to reduce flood risk in Marin City and your help is needed to design a community-centered Stormwater plan. During storm season and high tides, the Marin City neighborhood is regularly impacted by flooding tied to challenging drainage issues. This flooding may worsen and occur more frequently...

Google Earth image of Richardson Bay watershed and Marin City.

Community Input Key to Marin City Stormwater Plan

Posted on March 21, 2023

For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Engagement is crucial element in identifying flood risk reduction solutions This spring, the Marin City community is invited to share its own ideas and first-hand experiences with flood control specialists tasked with reducing flood risk and related inconveniences for the area. During storm season and high tides,...

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