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View of street and grassy area in Marin City where a pump station will soon be constructed. There is a fence separating the grassy area from a business building.

Portable Pump Station to be Installed in Marin City

Posted on July 23, 2024

For Immediate Release - Marin City, CA - The effort is designed to reduce flooding on Donahue Street and Highway 101 ramps The Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District has awarded a $1.37 million construction contract for the underground components of a portable pump station in Marin City. The underground work is expected to...
Meeting in school gymnasium for the Marin City Stormwater Plan, some members of the public are seated in chairs listening to a guest speaker.

Meetings and Community Outreach for Marin City Stormwater Plan

Posted on May 29, 2024

The Marin City Stormwater Plan project team has been getting the word out to the community. To date, outreach has included:  20+ small outreach events (including site visits with residents and community office hours)  2 Community Meetings  3 Project Task Force Meetings  2 Community Services District meetings  1 Flood Zone 3 Advisory Board meeting   Upcoming...
Map produced by first community meeting for Marin City Stormwater Plan.

Marin City Residents Invited to Second Community Meeting for Stormwater Plan on March 9th

Posted on February 23, 2024

The Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is developing a comprehensive Stormwater Plan aimed at reducing flood risk in Marin City, an unincorporated neighborhood near Richardson Bay. The goal of the Plan is to address existing flooding conditions and identify potential solutions that enhance flood resilience in Marin City while accounting for community...
Partially flooded roadway near an intersection with cars.

High Tides Expected Over Next Few Months

Posted on October 24, 2023

For Immediate Release - San Rafael, CA - Seasonal tide levels could impact areas with history of localized flooding Seasonal high tides can cause flooding along shoreline communities and low-lying roads in Marin County. Tide-related flooding can happen whether it is raining or not, but the flooding can increase significantly if the elevated tides occur...
Creek clearing activities shown in Novato Creek

Storm Season Preparations Completed

Posted on October 18, 2023

For Immediate Release - San Rafael, CA - County conducted annual maintenance work ahead of potentially wet winter The intense rainstorms that hit Marin in January 2023 caused significant impacts across the county. The breadth of the damage caused by the storms, also known as atmospheric rivers, spurred the Marin County Board of Supervisors to declare...
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...
Flyer for the first community meeting for the Marin City Stormwater Plan. There's the logo for the Flood Control District and a photo of a flooded street in Marin City.

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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