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SUMMARY:Land Use\, Transportation\, & Water Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Marin Conservation League\nLand Use\, Transportation\, & Water Committee\n10:00 am-12:00 pm\nIn-person/ Zoom Hybrid\n  \nSMART Field Trip\n\nIn lieu of a regular September meeting\, LUTW is planning a Fall field trip\, an MCL ride on SMART from Larkspur Landing to destinations north. Date TBD. \nWe will experience trackside views of the beautiful scenery SMART rolls through\, hop off the rails at historic stations for short topic and issue discussions\, and enjoy lunch together near the end of the line. \nWe hope to take you away for an OOO (out of office)\, or rather an OTT (on the train)\, excursion with MCL’s LUTW committee. \nDetails coming soon!
URL:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/event/lutw-2/
LOCATION:Marin Conservation League\, 175 N. Redwood Dr\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Land Use, Water and Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T163000
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SUMMARY:Parks and Open Space Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Marin Conservation League\nParks and Open Space Committee\n2:30–4:30 pm\nIn-person/Zoom hybrid\nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcOmgrD4vG9XtnkUk-dxDuEZFSvAuGyhD\n \nMapping the Endangered Myrtle’s Silverspot Butterfly Host Plant at Point Reyes National Seashore\nTanya Baxter\, Principal at Baxter Botanical\, and Cristobal Castaneda\, Volunteer Manager for Point Reyes National Seashore Association (PRNSA)\, will present on their work to map the western dog violet (Viola adunca) at Point Reyes. \n \nThis diminutive plant of the coastal prairie is host to the endangered Myrtle’s silverspot butterfly (Speyeria zerene ssp. myrtleae). Mapping this easily overlooked plant is helping scientists and land managers understand the violet’s range and preferred conditions\, which is critical for protecting the butterfly and its grassland habitat. \nTo accomplish this large mapping project\, Cristobal engaged community scientists this past spring. Data from mapping and monitoring efforts such as this inform targeted grazing and other vegetation-management programs. \nTo learn more before the presentation\, read Mapping the Purple in PRNSA News.
URL:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/event/parks-and-open-space-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Marin Conservation League\, 175 N. Redwood Dr\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parks and Open Space
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T120000
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SUMMARY:Climate Action Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Marin Conservation League\nClimate Action Working Group Meeting\nWednesday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nZoom Meeting \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoduysrDMsGt16JMYC3r6_mA1R0EYqLgKn \n \nAugust 19: Expanding renewable energy possibilities:  Latest developments in geothermal energy systems \nJoin MCL’s Climate Action Working Group meeting to hear about the latest developments in geothermal energy systems that can provide round-the-clock renewable energy that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.  Even though the rapid growth of solar plus batteries\, along with wind\, has lessened California’ natural gas use and GHG emissions\, “clean\, firm” renewable energy still is needed to replace gas during some key periods\, either daily or seasonally. \nWhile conventional geothermal requires subsurface heat\, fluids\, and permeable rock together in one place to generate electricity\, newer geothermal systems require the subsurface heat and add the other components.  Woody Hastings from The Climate Center will discuss conventional\, enhanced\, closed loop and superhot rock geothermal systems\, including the potential\, challenges and opportunities for each.  He also will discuss the environmental impact of each type\, beyond lowering greenhouse gas emissions. \nCB Hall from MCE will describe the large conventional geothermal contract that MCE will be taking over in mid-2027 and discuss geothermal benefits and challenges. \nAlso at this meeting:  an update of MCL’s recent advocacy with MCE\, the latest Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s rules on heat pump water and space heaters\, and more. \nSpeakers: \nWoody Hastings is an energy and environmental policy analyst\, strategic planner\, and community organizer at The Climate Center\, with over thirty years of experience in the non-profit\, governmental\, and private sectors. He has given a series of talks on various types of geothermal energy systems.  Woody received his bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from San Francisco State University with an emphasis on sustainability and social justice. He is also a Fellow of the Leadership Institute for Just and Resilient Communities. \nCB Hall is Director of Power Resources at MCE.  He evaluates long-term offers\, procures short-term supply and helps manage MCE’s market operations. CB has 20+ years of energy and finance experience and has worked for the California ISO\, PG&E\, Sonoma Clean Power\, and Morgan Stanley. He holds a BA in Economics from Brown University and an MBA from Dartmouth College. \nJoin us!
URL:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/event/cawg/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Marin Conservation League\, 175 N. Redwood Dr\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Action Working Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T173000
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SUMMARY:MCL's Annual Environmental Awards Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for MCL’s Annual Environmental Awards Dinner\, a fabulous evening celebrating the people making a difference for Marin’s environment. \nThis year’s award recipients reflect the extraordinary range of people and organizations working to protect Marin’s environment—from restoring Marin’s creeks and habitats\, to investigative journalism that led to a shake-up in MCE’s leadership\, to helping elementary school students turn waste reduction into action. \nPeter Behr Lifetime Achievement Award\nSandy Guldman\, Friends of Corte Madera Creek Watershed \nJohn McPhail Green Business Award\nMarin Independent Journal \nTed Wellman Water Award\nSarah Phillips\, Marin Resource Conservation District \nMCL Volunteer Award\nDan Segedin \nClimate Action Leadership Award\nBelle Cole\, Time to Lead on Climate (TLC) \nMarin Special Award for Environmental Achievement\nMarcia Basalla\, Pacheco Valle Biodiversity Project \nGreen Award for Environmental Leadership\nDanny Franco\, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy \nYouth Award for Environmental Leadership\nColeman Elementary Green Team \n \nAcclaimed environmental writer and historian John Hart will deliver the keynote address. For more than five decades\, John has chronicled Marin’s landscapes\, environmental challenges\, and remarkable conservation legacy. A historian\, nature writer\, and poet\, he is the author of 16 books and numerous articles exploring the connections among nature\, people\, public policy\, and the choices that shape the places we call home. \nJohn’s deep knowledge of Marin and singular ability to bring its environmental history to life promise an unforgettable evening. \nEnjoy dinner\, drinks\, and lively conversation while reconnecting with friends and fellow members of the MCL community. \nFriday\, September 18 at 5:30 pm\nThe Key Room\n1385 N. Hamilton Parkway\, Novato\, CA\nCocktail attire \nGet Your Tickets Below!
URL:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/event/mcls-annual-environmental-awards-dinner/
LOCATION:The Key Room\, 1385 N. Hamilton Parkway\, Novato\, CA\, 94903\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260930T194221Z
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SUMMARY:Preparing Marin for a “Super El Niño”
DESCRIPTION:In lieu of this month’s CAWG meeting\, please join us on Sept. 30\, when climate scientist Dr. Daniel Swain will discuss what a potentially powerful El Niño could mean for Marin\, including heavy rainfall\, inland flooding\, and prolonged coastal and bayside flooding. Elevated local sea levels could compound long-term trends and push water above historic levels along key transportation corridors\, including Highways 101 and 37. The presentation will be followed by a panel of local specialists moderated by MCCMC Chair Gabe Paulson\, along with an audience Q&A. \nWednesday\, Sept. 30\, 6:30 p.m. \nCenter for Student Success\, College of Marin\, Kentfield Campus \nHosted by the Marin County Council of Mayors & Councilmembers (MCCMC) and co-hosted by Marin Conservation League\, ESP and Marin Wildfire. \nThe event will be hybrid. Click here for the zoom link to join remotely. For more information or to RSVP\, email: espwildfires@gmail.com. \nNote: Program start time is 6:30PM. MCCMC Meeting begins at 6PM.
URL:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/event/preparing-marin-for-a-super-el-nino/
LOCATION:Center for Student Success\, College of Marin\, Kentfield Campus\, 835 College Ave\, Kentfield\, CA\, 94904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Action Working Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T163000
DTSTAMP:20261001T173619Z
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SUMMARY:Parks and Open Space Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Marin Conservation League\nParks and Open Space Committee\n2:30–4:30 pm\nIn-person/Zoom hybrid\nClick Here to Register via Zoom\n \nLife After the Woodward Fire\n \nJoin Lorraine Parsons\, Vegetation/Wetland Ecologist\, and Miriam Golding\, PRNSA Biological Science Technician\, to explore how the landscape has changed since the 2020 Woodward Fire. Monitoring revealed rapid vegetation recovery in the first two years\, despite drought\, with regrowth shaped more by burn severity than habitat type. \nYears later\, native plant communities continue to mature and fill in. The presenters will share what they’ve learned about fire’s ecological role in coastal habitats\, along with efforts to manage invasive plants—including jubata grass\, panic veldt grass\, and ox-eye daisy—and help native species regenerate. \nJoin us! \n \n 
URL:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/event/parks-and-open-space-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Marin Conservation League\, 175 N. Redwood Dr\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parks and Open Space
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T183000
DTSTAMP:20261007T182437Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Town Hall with Congressman Jared Huffman | CAWG
DESCRIPTION:Marin Conservation League\nClimate Town Hall | CAWG Meeting\nWednesday\, October 21\, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm\nIn-person Meeting\nSan Rafael\, CA  \n\nMCL’s Climate Action Working Group (CAWG) is partnering with the Climate Action Campaign (CAC) to hold an in-person climate town hall with Congressman Jared Huffman on October 21. \nThe town hall is part of CAC’s ‘No Denying Climate Change’ tour across the United States to push back on climate denialism\, uplift local solutions\, and inspire grassroots activists to keep fighting for the future we deserve. \nBring your questions and your friends! Enjoy light refreshments and network with local activists and environmental organizations. \nRegister Here \n 
URL:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/event/huffman-cawg/
LOCATION:Marin Conservation League\, 175 N. Redwood Dr\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Action Working Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T082500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T134500
DTSTAMP:20261019T180033Z
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SUMMARY:Take a Ride on the SMART Train with MCL!
DESCRIPTION:Whether it’s your first ride or one of many\, please join MCL and friends for this opportunity to learn from insiders about Marin’s only rail service and the role it plays in increasing Marin’s public transportation options and efficiency. \nFriday\, October 23\, 2026\n8:25 am–1:45 pm\nOpen to all–bring a friend! \nOur SMART group seating is limited to 20—reserve your seats below! \n \nThe Itinerary: \n\n8:25 gathering:  We gather at the SMART station platform at Larkspur Landing to meet with Marin Transit’s General Manager\, Robert Betts. Robert will share updates on Marin and Sonoma transit agencies’ increasing coordination\, streamlining\, and new services.\n9:12 departure: We board SMART’s northbound weekday train. The train (trip number 14) promptly leaves the station.\nMCL’s Land Use\, Transportation & Water Committee Co-chair\, Paul Jensen\, will be our guide for the day. Paul will highlight points of history and interest along the rail right-of-way as we travel north.\n9:57 arrival: We disembark at Petaluma North station to meet with SMART’s representatives. SMART will provide planning updates on future rail extensions\, possible east-west passenger service to Vallejo\, and SMART’s freight services. What future opportunities does SMART have to reduce its impacts and create a net positive for the environment?\n10:29 departure: We reboard SMART’s northbound train (trip number 16). Depending on the weather and the group’s preference\, we will either continue to Windsor and take the next southbound train back to Santa Rosa Downtown\, or disembark directly at Santa Rosa Downtown. Lunch will be at Prince Memorial Greenway.\n12:33 departure:  Board SMART’s southbound train (trip number 23) for our return trip. There are no presentations scheduled for the return. Ahh… an opportunity to enjoy the scenery\, chat with others\, and catch up on reading or a favorite podcast.\n1:42 arrival: We return to Larkspur Landing station.\n\nCan’t join us from beginning to end? \nThe trip numbers referenced in the itinerary are listed in the SMART train schedule. Join us by hopping on our trip number at another station\, or depart early if needed. Please let us know your plans. \nAdditional Details: \nRegistration includes treats and water refills. It does not include fares or lunch. Fares are free for ages 65 and older with proof-of-age ID. \nPlease bring a bag lunch or try a pre-order sandwich from Grossman’s Noshery & Bar. We will try organizing a group pick-up. \nTo purchase fares\, SMART encourages purchasing a Clipper Card or utilizing the SMART eTicket App. You may also tap a contactless-enabled credit card\, Apple Pay or Google Pay directly on a Clipper reader. Cash payment is not accepted on the train. For more info\, see SMART’s Fares Overview.
URL:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/event/smart-train-ride-with-mcl/
LOCATION:Larkspur Landing SMART Station\, 600 Larkspur Landing Circle\, Larkspur\, United States
CATEGORIES:Land Use, Water and Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T123000
DTSTAMP:20261008T023750Z
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SUMMARY:Muir Woods: An Insider's Tour
DESCRIPTION:Muir Woods: An Insider’s Tour\n \nPlease join us on November 5 for a walk through Muir Woods National Monument for an insider’s update on projects to enhance salmon habitat\, improve visitor access\, and manage traffic and parking challenges. \nCurrent and former managers from the National Park Service and Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy will discuss the status of Redwood Renewal\, a comprehensive set of plans to protect resources while enhancing visitor amenities and experience. These projects aim to improve management of this old-growth redwood forest\, which attracts about 1 million visitors annually. The discussion will explore overlapping management needs related to salmon habitat in Redwood Creek\, trails\, traffic\, fire\, cultural resources\, and visitor experience. \nThursday\, November 5\, 2026\n10:30 am–12:30 pm\nOpen to MCL members and their guests only. \nThe walk covers approximately 1.5 miles over mostly level ground and wooden boardwalks. Registration includes free entrance and parking at Muir Woods. \nSpots are limited—reserve yours below!
URL:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/event/muir-woods/
LOCATION:Muir Woods National Monument\, 1 Muir Woods Rd\, Mill Valley\, CA\, 94941\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T163000
DTSTAMP:20261023T184319Z
CREATED:20261023T184109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T184319Z
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SUMMARY:Parks and Open Space Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Marin Conservation League\nParks and Open Space Committee\n2:30–4:30 pm\nIn-person/Zoom hybrid\nRegister via Zoom\n \nValuing Natural Capital: Understanding the Economic Benefits of Ecosystem Services \nJon Hecht\, Principal Economist at Stantec\, will present on the concept of natural capital and how evaluating and quantifying natural capital can help preserve ecosystems and achieve both environmental and economic objectives. Natural capital refers to natural assets and ecosystems that generate benefits for people\, like clean air and water\, food\, flood protection\, and climate regulation. \nJon will: \n\nIntroduce natural capital\, ecosystem stocks and flows\, and the valuation of ecosystem services\,\nDescribe methods and approaches for estimating these values\,\nExplain how different types of organizations can benefit from valuing natural capital and the ecosystem services that flow from it\, including public trust agencies\, non-governmental organizations\, and private-sector organizations\, and\nPresent project examples in California and the western US.\n\nRead about Stantec’s Natural Capital work. Learn more about natural capital and ecosystem services.
URL:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/event/parks-and-open-space-committee/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:Marin Conservation League\, 175 N. Redwood Dr\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parks and Open Space
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261116T150000
DTSTAMP:20261023T194301Z
CREATED:20260929T183329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T194301Z
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SUMMARY:Bay and Coastal Habitats Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Marin Conservation League\nBay and Coastal Habitats Committee\n1:00- 3:00 pm\nIn-person/Zoom hybrid\nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GEY_5K3jQk6uFqOUEjr-UQ#/ \n\n\nBaylands Restoration Across Marin\nExplore the history of Bay wetlands restoration and the work underway across Marin today. Casey Skinner\, San Francisco Bay Program Director at \nRichardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary\, and Stuart Siegel\, president of Siegel Environmental and a coastal resilience specialist with SF Bay NERR\, will provide an overview and highlight local projects. \nThe discussion will consider opportunities for the committee to follow and support restoration efforts\, including issues involving China Camp Road. Siegel also brings his perspective as an adjunct professor at SFSU’s School of the Environment. \nThis meeting builds on October’s conversation with Marin County planning staff about shoreline policies\, permitting\, and management\, and the committee’s developing collaboration with the County on habitat protection.
URL:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/event/bay-and-coastal-habitats-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Marin Conservation League\, 175 N. Redwood Dr\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay and Coastal Habitats Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T120000
DTSTAMP:20261023T213813Z
CREATED:20261023T200127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T213813Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Action Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Marin Conservation League\nClimate Action Working Group Meeting\nThursday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nZoom Meeting \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoduysrDMsGt16JMYC3r6_mA1R0EYqLgKn \nWhat’s Next for Climate Advocacy? \nWhat will a new Congress and California’s next governor mean for climate advocacy? Join a discussion led by Sara Aminzadeh\, Deputy Secretary for Federal Affairs at the California Natural Resources Agency. Drawing on a recent state workshop\, Sara will discuss the election’s implications for local advocacy and state and federal policy. \nA Kentfield resident with 20 years of environmental advocacy experience\, Sara served on the California Coastal Commission from 2017–2023. Her current work focuses on federal opportunities to accelerate climate action and resilience. \nWe’ll also discuss Congressman Huffman’s recent climate town hall and the outcome of the Air District’s November 4 vote on its residential water heater rule. \nPlease note: Our November meeting will be held on Thursday instead of our usual Wednesday. \nJoin us!
URL:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/event/cawg-2/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Marin Conservation League\, 175 N. Redwood Dr\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Action Working Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T163000
DTSTAMP:20261023T184319Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T184319Z
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SUMMARY:Parks and Open Space Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Marin Conservation League\nParks and Open Space Committee\n2:30–4:30 pm\nIn-person/Zoom hybrid\nRegister via Zoom\n \nValuing Natural Capital: Understanding the Economic Benefits of Ecosystem Services \nJon Hecht\, Principal Economist at Stantec\, will present on the concept of natural capital and how evaluating and quantifying natural capital can help preserve ecosystems and achieve both environmental and economic objectives. Natural capital refers to natural assets and ecosystems that generate benefits for people\, like clean air and water\, food\, flood protection\, and climate regulation. \nJon will: \n\nIntroduce natural capital\, ecosystem stocks and flows\, and the valuation of ecosystem services\,\nDescribe methods and approaches for estimating these values\,\nExplain how different types of organizations can benefit from valuing natural capital and the ecosystem services that flow from it\, including public trust agencies\, non-governmental organizations\, and private-sector organizations\, and\nPresent project examples in California and the western US.\n\nRead about Stantec’s Natural Capital work. Learn more about natural capital and ecosystem services.
URL:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/event/parks-and-open-space-committee/2026-12-10/
LOCATION:Marin Conservation League\, 175 N. Redwood Dr\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parks and Open Space
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T120000
DTSTAMP:20261023T213813Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Action Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Marin Conservation League\nClimate Action Working Group Meeting\nThursday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nZoom Meeting \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoduysrDMsGt16JMYC3r6_mA1R0EYqLgKn \nWhat’s Next for Climate Advocacy? \nWhat will a new Congress and California’s next governor mean for climate advocacy? Join a discussion led by Sara Aminzadeh\, Deputy Secretary for Federal Affairs at the California Natural Resources Agency. Drawing on a recent state workshop\, Sara will discuss the election’s implications for local advocacy and state and federal policy. \nA Kentfield resident with 20 years of environmental advocacy experience\, Sara served on the California Coastal Commission from 2017–2023. Her current work focuses on federal opportunities to accelerate climate action and resilience. \nWe’ll also discuss Congressman Huffman’s recent climate town hall and the outcome of the Air District’s November 4 vote on its residential water heater rule. \nPlease note: Our November meeting will be held on Thursday instead of our usual Wednesday. \nJoin us!
URL:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/event/cawg-2/2026-12-19/
LOCATION:Marin Conservation League\, 175 N. Redwood Dr\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Action Working Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270114T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270114T163000
DTSTAMP:20261023T184319Z
CREATED:20261023T184109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T184319Z
UID:10002672-1799937000-1799944200@www.marinconservationleague.org
SUMMARY:Parks and Open Space Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Marin Conservation League\nParks and Open Space Committee\n2:30–4:30 pm\nIn-person/Zoom hybrid\nRegister via Zoom\n \nValuing Natural Capital: Understanding the Economic Benefits of Ecosystem Services \nJon Hecht\, Principal Economist at Stantec\, will present on the concept of natural capital and how evaluating and quantifying natural capital can help preserve ecosystems and achieve both environmental and economic objectives. Natural capital refers to natural assets and ecosystems that generate benefits for people\, like clean air and water\, food\, flood protection\, and climate regulation. \nJon will: \n\nIntroduce natural capital\, ecosystem stocks and flows\, and the valuation of ecosystem services\,\nDescribe methods and approaches for estimating these values\,\nExplain how different types of organizations can benefit from valuing natural capital and the ecosystem services that flow from it\, including public trust agencies\, non-governmental organizations\, and private-sector organizations\, and\nPresent project examples in California and the western US.\n\nRead about Stantec’s Natural Capital work. Learn more about natural capital and ecosystem services.
URL:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/event/parks-and-open-space-committee/2027-01-14/
LOCATION:Marin Conservation League\, 175 N. Redwood Dr\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parks and Open Space
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270119T120000
DTSTAMP:20261023T213813Z
CREATED:20261023T200127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T213813Z
UID:10002680-1800352800-1800360000@www.marinconservationleague.org
SUMMARY:Climate Action Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Marin Conservation League\nClimate Action Working Group Meeting\nThursday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nZoom Meeting \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoduysrDMsGt16JMYC3r6_mA1R0EYqLgKn \nWhat’s Next for Climate Advocacy? \nWhat will a new Congress and California’s next governor mean for climate advocacy? Join a discussion led by Sara Aminzadeh\, Deputy Secretary for Federal Affairs at the California Natural Resources Agency. Drawing on a recent state workshop\, Sara will discuss the election’s implications for local advocacy and state and federal policy. \nA Kentfield resident with 20 years of environmental advocacy experience\, Sara served on the California Coastal Commission from 2017–2023. Her current work focuses on federal opportunities to accelerate climate action and resilience. \nWe’ll also discuss Congressman Huffman’s recent climate town hall and the outcome of the Air District’s November 4 vote on its residential water heater rule. \nPlease note: Our November meeting will be held on Thursday instead of our usual Wednesday. \nJoin us!
URL:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/event/cawg-2/2027-01-19/
LOCATION:Marin Conservation League\, 175 N. Redwood Dr\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Action Working Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270219T120000
DTSTAMP:20261023T213813Z
CREATED:20261023T200127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T213813Z
UID:10002681-1803031200-1803038400@www.marinconservationleague.org
SUMMARY:Climate Action Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Marin Conservation League\nClimate Action Working Group Meeting\nThursday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nZoom Meeting \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoduysrDMsGt16JMYC3r6_mA1R0EYqLgKn \nWhat’s Next for Climate Advocacy? \nWhat will a new Congress and California’s next governor mean for climate advocacy? Join a discussion led by Sara Aminzadeh\, Deputy Secretary for Federal Affairs at the California Natural Resources Agency. Drawing on a recent state workshop\, Sara will discuss the election’s implications for local advocacy and state and federal policy. \nA Kentfield resident with 20 years of environmental advocacy experience\, Sara served on the California Coastal Commission from 2017–2023. Her current work focuses on federal opportunities to accelerate climate action and resilience. \nWe’ll also discuss Congressman Huffman’s recent climate town hall and the outcome of the Air District’s November 4 vote on its residential water heater rule. \nPlease note: Our November meeting will be held on Thursday instead of our usual Wednesday. \nJoin us!
URL:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/event/cawg-2/2027-02-19/
LOCATION:Marin Conservation League\, 175 N. Redwood Dr\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Action Working Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Climate-Change-Working-Group-768x510-panorama-e1787341935396.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270319T120000
DTSTAMP:20261023T213813Z
CREATED:20261023T200127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T213813Z
UID:10002682-1805450400-1805457600@www.marinconservationleague.org
SUMMARY:Climate Action Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Marin Conservation League\nClimate Action Working Group Meeting\nThursday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nZoom Meeting \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoduysrDMsGt16JMYC3r6_mA1R0EYqLgKn \nWhat’s Next for Climate Advocacy? \nWhat will a new Congress and California’s next governor mean for climate advocacy? Join a discussion led by Sara Aminzadeh\, Deputy Secretary for Federal Affairs at the California Natural Resources Agency. Drawing on a recent state workshop\, Sara will discuss the election’s implications for local advocacy and state and federal policy. \nA Kentfield resident with 20 years of environmental advocacy experience\, Sara served on the California Coastal Commission from 2017–2023. Her current work focuses on federal opportunities to accelerate climate action and resilience. \nWe’ll also discuss Congressman Huffman’s recent climate town hall and the outcome of the Air District’s November 4 vote on its residential water heater rule. \nPlease note: Our November meeting will be held on Thursday instead of our usual Wednesday. \nJoin us!
URL:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/event/cawg-2/2027-03-19/
LOCATION:Marin Conservation League\, 175 N. Redwood Dr\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Action Working Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Climate-Change-Working-Group-768x510-panorama-e1787341935396.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270419T120000
DTSTAMP:20261023T213813Z
CREATED:20261023T200127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T213813Z
UID:10002683-1808128800-1808136000@www.marinconservationleague.org
SUMMARY:Climate Action Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Marin Conservation League\nClimate Action Working Group Meeting\nThursday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nZoom Meeting \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoduysrDMsGt16JMYC3r6_mA1R0EYqLgKn \nWhat’s Next for Climate Advocacy? \nWhat will a new Congress and California’s next governor mean for climate advocacy? Join a discussion led by Sara Aminzadeh\, Deputy Secretary for Federal Affairs at the California Natural Resources Agency. Drawing on a recent state workshop\, Sara will discuss the election’s implications for local advocacy and state and federal policy. \nA Kentfield resident with 20 years of environmental advocacy experience\, Sara served on the California Coastal Commission from 2017–2023. Her current work focuses on federal opportunities to accelerate climate action and resilience. \nWe’ll also discuss Congressman Huffman’s recent climate town hall and the outcome of the Air District’s November 4 vote on its residential water heater rule. \nPlease note: Our November meeting will be held on Thursday instead of our usual Wednesday. \nJoin us!
URL:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/event/cawg-2/2027-04-19/
LOCATION:Marin Conservation League\, 175 N. Redwood Dr\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Action Working Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Climate-Change-Working-Group-768x510-panorama-e1787341935396.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T050742Z
CREATED:20260819T002144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T050742Z
UID:10002632-1810720800-1810728000@www.marinconservationleague.org
SUMMARY:Climate Action Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Marin Conservation League\nClimate Action Working Group Meeting\nWednesday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nZoom Meeting \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoduysrDMsGt16JMYC3r6_mA1R0EYqLgKn \n \nAugust 19: Expanding renewable energy possibilities:  Latest developments in geothermal energy systems \nJoin MCL’s Climate Action Working Group meeting to hear about the latest developments in geothermal energy systems that can provide round-the-clock renewable energy that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.  Even though the rapid growth of solar plus batteries\, along with wind\, has lessened California’ natural gas use and GHG emissions\, “clean\, firm” renewable energy still is needed to replace gas during some key periods\, either daily or seasonally. \nWhile conventional geothermal requires subsurface heat\, fluids\, and permeable rock together in one place to generate electricity\, newer geothermal systems require the subsurface heat and add the other components.  Woody Hastings from The Climate Center will discuss conventional\, enhanced\, closed loop and superhot rock geothermal systems\, including the potential\, challenges and opportunities for each.  He also will discuss the environmental impact of each type\, beyond lowering greenhouse gas emissions. \nCB Hall from MCE will describe the large conventional geothermal contract that MCE will be taking over in mid-2027 and discuss geothermal benefits and challenges. \nAlso at this meeting:  an update of MCL’s recent advocacy with MCE\, the latest Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s rules on heat pump water and space heaters\, and more. \nSpeakers: \nWoody Hastings is an energy and environmental policy analyst\, strategic planner\, and community organizer at The Climate Center\, with over thirty years of experience in the non-profit\, governmental\, and private sectors. He has given a series of talks on various types of geothermal energy systems.  Woody received his bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from San Francisco State University with an emphasis on sustainability and social justice. He is also a Fellow of the Leadership Institute for Just and Resilient Communities. \nCB Hall is Director of Power Resources at MCE.  He evaluates long-term offers\, procures short-term supply and helps manage MCE’s market operations. CB has 20+ years of energy and finance experience and has worked for the California ISO\, PG&E\, Sonoma Clean Power\, and Morgan Stanley. He holds a BA in Economics from Brown University and an MBA from Dartmouth College. \nJoin us!
URL:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/event/cawg/2027-05-19/
LOCATION:Marin Conservation League\, 175 N. Redwood Dr\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Action Working Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Climate-Change-Working-Group-768x510-panorama-e1787341935396.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270619T120000
DTSTAMP:20261023T213813Z
CREATED:20261023T200127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T213813Z
UID:10002684-1813399200-1813406400@www.marinconservationleague.org
SUMMARY:Climate Action Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Marin Conservation League\nClimate Action Working Group Meeting\nThursday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nZoom Meeting \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoduysrDMsGt16JMYC3r6_mA1R0EYqLgKn \nWhat’s Next for Climate Advocacy? \nWhat will a new Congress and California’s next governor mean for climate advocacy? Join a discussion led by Sara Aminzadeh\, Deputy Secretary for Federal Affairs at the California Natural Resources Agency. Drawing on a recent state workshop\, Sara will discuss the election’s implications for local advocacy and state and federal policy. \nA Kentfield resident with 20 years of environmental advocacy experience\, Sara served on the California Coastal Commission from 2017–2023. Her current work focuses on federal opportunities to accelerate climate action and resilience. \nWe’ll also discuss Congressman Huffman’s recent climate town hall and the outcome of the Air District’s November 4 vote on its residential water heater rule. \nPlease note: Our November meeting will be held on Thursday instead of our usual Wednesday. \nJoin us!
URL:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/event/cawg-2/2027-06-19/
LOCATION:Marin Conservation League\, 175 N. Redwood Dr\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Action Working Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Climate-Change-Working-Group-768x510-panorama-e1787341935396.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270719T120000
DTSTAMP:20261023T213813Z
CREATED:20261023T200127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T213813Z
UID:10002685-1815991200-1815998400@www.marinconservationleague.org
SUMMARY:Climate Action Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Marin Conservation League\nClimate Action Working Group Meeting\nThursday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nZoom Meeting \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoduysrDMsGt16JMYC3r6_mA1R0EYqLgKn \nWhat’s Next for Climate Advocacy? \nWhat will a new Congress and California’s next governor mean for climate advocacy? Join a discussion led by Sara Aminzadeh\, Deputy Secretary for Federal Affairs at the California Natural Resources Agency. Drawing on a recent state workshop\, Sara will discuss the election’s implications for local advocacy and state and federal policy. \nA Kentfield resident with 20 years of environmental advocacy experience\, Sara served on the California Coastal Commission from 2017–2023. Her current work focuses on federal opportunities to accelerate climate action and resilience. \nWe’ll also discuss Congressman Huffman’s recent climate town hall and the outcome of the Air District’s November 4 vote on its residential water heater rule. \nPlease note: Our November meeting will be held on Thursday instead of our usual Wednesday. \nJoin us!
URL:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/event/cawg-2/2027-07-19/
LOCATION:Marin Conservation League\, 175 N. Redwood Dr\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Action Working Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Climate-Change-Working-Group-768x510-panorama-e1787341935396.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270819T120000
DTSTAMP:20261023T213813Z
CREATED:20261023T200127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T213813Z
UID:10002686-1818669600-1818676800@www.marinconservationleague.org
SUMMARY:Climate Action Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Marin Conservation League\nClimate Action Working Group Meeting\nThursday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nZoom Meeting \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoduysrDMsGt16JMYC3r6_mA1R0EYqLgKn \nWhat’s Next for Climate Advocacy? \nWhat will a new Congress and California’s next governor mean for climate advocacy? Join a discussion led by Sara Aminzadeh\, Deputy Secretary for Federal Affairs at the California Natural Resources Agency. Drawing on a recent state workshop\, Sara will discuss the election’s implications for local advocacy and state and federal policy. \nA Kentfield resident with 20 years of environmental advocacy experience\, Sara served on the California Coastal Commission from 2017–2023. Her current work focuses on federal opportunities to accelerate climate action and resilience. \nWe’ll also discuss Congressman Huffman’s recent climate town hall and the outcome of the Air District’s November 4 vote on its residential water heater rule. \nPlease note: Our November meeting will be held on Thursday instead of our usual Wednesday. \nJoin us!
URL:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/event/cawg-2/2027-08-19/
LOCATION:Marin Conservation League\, 175 N. Redwood Dr\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Action Working Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.marinconservationleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Climate-Change-Working-Group-768x510-panorama-e1787341935396.jpg
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