This meeting has been postponed owing to a storm anticipated for the date.
The County has announced that a Notice of Preparation for the Ross Valley Watershed Flood Risk Reduction Program has been posted to the Ross Valley Watershed website at: RossValleyWatershed.org. The Project involves implementing various flood risk reduction measures throughout the Ross Valley Watershed to achieve 100-year level of flood protection, located in central eastern Marin County. More details on the Program Information webpage.
The public is invited to attend a scoping meeting.
MMWD will hold a public meeting to solicit agency and public input on the scope of the EIR for the Biodiversity, Fire, and Fuels Integrated Plan (BFFIP). Written comments must be submitted to MMWD by 4:00 PM February 4, 2017.
Join a Marin County Parks naturalist to aim for lunch at the summit of White’s Hill, exploring a variety of habitats and the plants and animals that live within them. We’ll make the 1,000 foot ascent at a pace that will allow us to enjoy all of the scenery we encounter along the way. (6.5 miles round trip.) Remember to bring enough water and food. Remember to bring binoculars, if you have them. This walk is for ages 15 and up. We request that no pets (except service animals) attend. Rain my cancel. If questionable weather, call (415) 893-9527 after 8 a.m. on the morning of the event to hear a recorded message if cancelled. Questions: Contact Shannon Burke at SBurke@marincounty.org (415) 893-9520. Meet at the roadside parking area near the top of White Hill Grade on Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
Join Marin County Parks exploring the amorous adventures of the natural world. We’ll use a car shuttle for this one-way walk, which will give us ample time to search for frisky ferns, sexy slime molds, naughty newts, and more. Remember to bring binoculars, if you have them. This walk is for ages 15 and up. We request that no pets (except service animals) attend. Rain my cancel. If weather is questionable, call (415) 893-9527 after 10 a.m. Meet at the trailhead at the end of Glen Drive in Fairfax.
The Environmental Impact Report Scoping meeting will discuss the scope of the Program to be evaluated in the EIR for the Ross Valley Watershed Flood Risk Reduction Program.
More information can be found at http://www.marinwatersheds.org/rossvalleywatershed-org/overview.html
Join Marin County Parks and One Tam staff to enhance native plants at a site once dominated by non-native grasses and weeds. 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. RSVPs are appreciated but not required. Questions or to RSVP: Contact Volunteer Coordinator Kirk Schroeder at (415)763-2977.
Sprinkle or shine, meet your friends and family at Marin Stables for a day of habitat restoration with One Tam. Have a fun morning pulling broom and then enjoy the world famous “Jimbo Chili” with all the fixins at noon!
Meeting location is the Marin Stables, at the end of Wood Lane, off Porteous Ave. in Fairfax. Maximum number of volunteers is 50. Ages 8 and up.