Per the Road and Trail Management Plan approved in December 2014, Marin County Parks is hosting a series of community workshops to solicit input on proposed formal road and trail designations in Marin County open space preserves. The public is invited to share their thoughts at a Region 1 community workshop that will take place at the Mill Valley Community Center (180 Camino Alto). This region consists of six open space preserves including Blithedale Summit, Baltimore Canyon, King Mountain, Camino Alto, Horse Hill and Alto Bowl.
In the workshop, staff will review the following:
. Potential trail designations for preserves in Region 1, which include Blithedale Summit, Baltimore Canyon, King Mountain, Camino Alto, Horse Hill, and Alto Bowl. Staff will solicit input from the public on these designations.
. The baseline scores and criteria which are part of the next phase of the public process, which will allow members of the public to suggest changes to the proposed designated trail system.
. The proposal process, including the application form and timelines, and how this will be integrated into the RTMP and yearly planning process.

SPAWN Legal program director Dr. Doug Karpa will share important
details on the health of the endangered coho salmon population
in Lagunitas Creek Watershed, take questions and comments
and share actions citizens can take to help ensure these native,
iconic fish remain apart of our landscape for generations to
come.

Marin County Parks celebrates Ring Mountain Preserve for its 15th annual “Fling on Ring” community event! Join us for a day of environmental education and community service. We’ll remove invasive French broom to help restore the native grassland that makes Ring Mountain special. Drop-in days are held on the last Saturday of every month (except November and December). All skill levels are welcome and no previous experience is necessary. All ages are welcome; anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Dress in layers you can get dirty, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water. Snacks, lunch, and extra water will be provided. In the event of heavy rain and/or high winds call (415) 473-3778 to find out about event status. In the event of cancellation, program will be rescheduled. RSVP’s are appreciated but not required. Questions or to RSVP: Contact Volunteer Coordinator Greg Reza at (415) 473-3778 or GReza@marincounty.org. Meet at the gate at the end of Taylor Rd in Tiburon. DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 101 in Corte Madera, take the exit for Tamalpais Dr east. Go straight onto San Clemente, which merges into Paradise Dr after 0.4 miles. Follow Paradise Dr approximately 1.7 miles, turn right onto Taylor Rd, and follow to end (dead end).

SPAWN Legal program director Dr. Doug Karpa will share important
details on the health of the endangered coho salmon population
in Lagunitas Creek Watershed, take questions and comments
and share actions citizens can take to help ensure these native,
iconic fish remain apart of our landscape for generations to
come.

Join Marin County Parks and Save The Bay staff to learn about the history of San Francisco Bay and Creekside Marsh, and be a part of a community-based effort to enrich important habitat areas of Hal Brown Park! Volunteer work is mildly strenuous and involves bending, pulling, and kneeling, and hiking on steep and uneven terrain. It is possible for volunteers as young as 5 years old to join if teamed with a parent or guardian. Dress in layers you can get dirty, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water. In the event of heavy rain and/or high winds call (415) 763-2977 to find out about event status. In the event of cancellation, program will be rescheduled. Pre-registration is required. To register, or for additional information, visit savesfbay. Meet across from Marin General Hospital at Hal Brown Park at Creekside. DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 101 in Larkspur, take the exit for Sir Francis Drake Blvd west 1.2 miles. Turn left onto Bon Air Rd and follow 0.3 miles. The park is on the right.

A full range of alternative flood control measures, including flood detention basins and ideas eliminated through the years, are being considered in a review of the Ross Valley Flood Protection and Watershed Program. A draft plan is expected to be completed by June.
The Marin County Flood Control & Water Conservation District has initiated the review to analyze the proposed measures that would help prevent flooding in Zone 9, comprised of the chronically vulnerable Ross Valley communities of Fairfax, San Anselmo, Larkspur, Ross, Kentfield and Greenbrae. The goal will be to arrive at the most viable and publicly accepted plan for flood reduction in areas near Corte Madera Creek.
Alternatives will be laid out at the April 16 meeting of the Flood Zone 9 Advisory Board at San Anselmo Town Hall, 525 San Anselmo Avenue.

Join MMWD for French broom removal along the Moore Trail. Meeting time & location: 9 a.m. at Marin Stables at end of Wood Lane in Fairfax. Driving from downtown Fairfax, turn left onto Bolinas Road. Go ½ mile and turn left onto Porteous Avenue, then right on Wood Lane, which ends at stables’ parking lot. Marin Stables will be serving “cowboy chili” for the day’s volunteers at noon!
To pre-register or for more information about the above volunteer events, call 415-945-1128 or e-mail volunteerprogram@marinwater.org

College of Marin Ecology Study Area. Park on McAllister, walk to the end of Stadium Way and turn left along the bike path to the site. Wear boots and gloves, to weed and tend new plants. Call Charlie at 457-1147 for information.