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 …
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 …
In this issue: Prescribed fire: Bringing “Good Fire” Back to the Land Land preservation updates: MOST’s Campaign to Forever Protect Bald Hill plus more Climate action: MCE Sync and 2023’s EV Tax Credits Slow and Say Hello!: Trail Partners at 10 Years CNPS’ collaboration with MCP: Be a Ring Mountain Docent Road improvements study: Chileno Valley Newt Brigade In Memoriam: Judy Schriebman Save the Date: MCL’s Annual …
Summary of MCL Letter on Building Electrification (Sent to all Marin jurisdictions, 11/22) Marin Conservation League supports a robust coordinated effort by Marin County and its towns, cities, and agencies to accelerate building electrification. The County and other jurisdictions have now drafted model reach codes requiring electrification and electric vehicle infrastructure in new construction, and …
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In this issue: The urgent, long-term multi-agency and private landowner commitment to recover Coho Salmon in the beautiful Walker Creek watershed An update on Marin’s Green Building Reach Codes with links to resources, incentives, and rebates Marin County’s community-supported native plant nursery contributes to MC Parks restoration sites. President’s message: Key issues MCL is tracking Join us: MCL’s Holiday Party, …
To our members and friends, especially in Tiburon and Belvedere: By approving parcel tax Measure M, you can be part of a legacy decision – unlocking the gate and permanently opening the 110-acre Martha Co. property for the enjoyment of ours and future generations! Located at the tip of Tiburon Ridge with sweeping views overlooking …
The future of State Route 37 and historic baylands depends on funding and political will By Kate Powers Can the reconstruction of State Route 37 (SR 37) into an elevated four-lane causeway be accelerated in time to not only reduce congestion and protect the highway from sea level rise, but also for tidal wetlands to …