This project will assemble a network of watershed partners to co-plan and pursue grant funding for multi-benefit hazard mitigation projects in Marin City’s watershed.
The District will provide the community with resources for meaningful participation by the community in the planning process. This includes the creation of a community taskforce and efforts to make public meetings more accessible.
Caltrans is also engaged in flooding and sea level rise planning efforts in parallel with this planning effort. The District will coordinate these efforts to verify that the project recommendations and planning processes are compatible with Caltrans.
Project goals
Identify projects to protect public access during flood events.
Recommend improvements to reduce flood risk to Marin City.
Improve effectiveness of flood management operations.
Integrate with CalTrans Planning (but focused on Marin City community and not the freeway).
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,...
The Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation (District) has been working since October 2020 to seek feedback on a comprehensive stormwater planning scope to identify flooding areas and recommend improvements. We have been working with a Flood Zone 3 Advisory Board Subcommittee to get feedback on a comprehensive stormwater planning scope that builds on...
