Zone 9 projects and maintenance

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...

Aerial view of San Anselmo creek channel, showing gravel, low flow water, and vegetation.

Second EIR Addendum Review Period Extended

Posted on November 20, 2023

Revised Notice of Availability Addendum to 2018 Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the San Anselmo Flood Risk Reduction Project (Building Bridge #2) Project Location: 634-636 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo, CA Project Contact: Hugh Davis, Civil Engineer | (415) 473-4232 | envplanning@marincounty.org Project Summary: *Please note* The public review period for this notice has...

Second EIR Addendum Available for Review

Posted on November 3, 2023

The Marin County Flood Control & Water Conservation District has been working for the past several years on the San Anselmo Flood Risk Reduction (SAFRR) Project, which is a significant effort to protect lives and property during severe storms. In 2018, the Board of Supervisors certified the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Project. ...

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...

Aerial view of the current state of progress at the Sunnyside Flood Detention Basin Project, showing construction vehicles on a large area of dirt.

Progress update on Sunnyside Flood Detention Basin Project

Posted on November 21, 2022

Work is progressing nicely with the detention basin at the former Sunnyside Nursery, located at 3000 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. It is nearing completion and it will be operational this rainy season. Once completed, the detention basin will hold stormwater overflows from Fairfax Creek during peak storm events by having water spill over a side...

Corte Madera Creek Flood Risk Management Project update, March 2022

Posted on March 16, 2022

On March 15, 2022 the Board approved the construction plans and authorized bidding to begin for the first portion of the Corte Madera Creek Flood Risk Management Project. This includes the new stormwater pump station and new vehicular maintenance access ramp in the Granton Park neighborhood. The plans and specifications are available to view through...

Marin County Board adopts 2021-22 Zone 9 Storm Drainage Fee Update Report

Posted on July 13, 2021

At the July 27, 2021 Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board adopted the 2021-22 Zone 9 Storm Drainage Fee Update Report. Resources July 27, 2021 meeting details 2021-22 Zone 9 Storm Drainage Fee Update Report

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