In this issue: MMWD Watershed Recreation Plan: still underway MMWD “Roadmap”: an integrated strategy for water supply resiliency President’s message: “Our focus is on Mission.” Stepping down, but not away … MCL supports MMWD water rate increases (read the article and MCL’s letter to MMWD board) MCL Annual Dinner photos How SFPUC and EBMUD manage recreation on their watersheds A …
Come visit Marin Conservation League’s table at Ember Stomp on Saturday, May 20, 2023 and learn how wildfire protection and ecological health can work together. Ember Stomp is a FREE family-friendly event featuring fire agencies, public land managers, environmental organizations, and fire protection vendors focused on creating fire adapted communities in Marin. The event will …
MCL Endorses Marin Water’s 2023 Proposed Enhancements to Water Rates, Fees, and Charges Read letter: MCL_Support Ltr for 2023 MW Rate Increase_5.8.2023 The Marin Conservation League (MCL) is devoted to the preservation of clean water and healthy biodiversity of the Marin Water watershed. To that end, MCL supports MMWD’s proposed four-year COSA (Cost of Service …
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Assemblymember Damon Connolly Watch the Replay Our newly elected Assembly Member Damon Connolly joined the April 21 CAWG discussion. Damon is already the Assembly lead on the Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change. He’s also on the Utilities and Energy Committee and the Assembly/Senate Budget Subcommittee that deals with climate issues, energy, natural resources, and …
Assemblymember Damon Connolly speaking with MCL’s Climate Action Working Group Read More »
Bay Area water providers have consistently faced difficulties in managing recreational activities on watershed lands At the April 2023 Parks & Open Space meeting, Lisa Wayne, Watershed and Recreation Manager for Crystal Springs Watershed and Scott Hill, Manager of Watershed and Recreation for East Bay Municipal Utility District shared the challenges and successes they have …
The 2023 MCL Annual Dinner & Meeting was held on April 21, 2023 at the Key Room in Novato. The Awards for Environmental Achievement were presented to those who have made significant contributions to the environmental community. The keynote speaker for the evening was Armando Quintero, the Director, California State Parks. In his address, Mr. Quintero spoke …
ELECTED OFFICERS FOR 2023-2024: President Terri Thomas, Sausalito First Vice-President Linda Novy, Fairfax Second Vice-President Pam Reaves, San Rafael Treasurer Richard Jensen, Corte Madera Secretary Larry Minikes, San Rafael DIRECTORS ELECTED NEW TO THE MCL BOARD: Term ending 2026 Jane Medley, San Rafael Aviva Rossi, Fairfax RE-ELECTED TO NEW THREE-YEAR TERM TO THE MCL BOARD: …
The Business-Environment Breakfast hosted by Marin Conservation League on March 31 was notable on two counts. It was the first in-person event in more than three years of this popular decades-long series – and a welcome release from the on-screen boxes that confine our interactions in Zoom format! It was notable also in bringing together the General Managers …
In this issue: MCL Annual Dinner, April 21: Armando Quintero keynote speaker CEQA under siege (again): MCL’s perspective President’s message: Changes and transitions at MCL A tribute to Phyllis Faber Climate Action: Congressman Huffman on climate progress Marin’s forests managed for resiliency Offshore wind: The future of wind along CA’s coast Nature Note: Fire and CA’s magnificent oaks Marin Master Gardener’s …
Special Guest Congressman Jared Huffman on on Congressional Climate Actions & Prospects On January 20, MCL’s Climate Action Working Group hosted Congressman Jared Huffman, who discussed large Congressional climate gains in 2022 and the prospects for continued action now that control of the House of Representatives has changed hands. Congressman Huffman highlighted the $370 …
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