MCL Newsletter: Nov-Dec 2023
President’s message, Introducing ED, Kate Shilvock, Climate goals and actions, Wilderness Way update, Did you renew?, In memoriam
Announcements
Marin Conservation League Appoints New Executive Director Dr. Kate Shilvock
The Board of Directors of Marin Conservation League (MCL) today announced that they have named Dr. Kate Shilvock as Executive Director, effective November 1.
MCL Newsletter: Sept-Oct 2023
In this issue: Lesser-known benefits of the County’s recently renewed Measure A. New Measure A “Food, Agriculture, and Resilient Ecosystems” grant info. Survey closes Oct 10. Profiles of MCL’s 2023 Environmental Awardees: Carlos Porrata, Judy Schriebman, Larry Minikes, Reva Siu, Bartlett Tree Experts, Tom Lai, and Tiburon Open Space/Jerry Riessen Nominations for MCL’s 2024 Awards …
MCL Annual Report
Inside you will find: Message from MCL’s President MCL’s 2023-24 Board members MCL’s 2022 financial statement A list of MCL’s 2022 Supporters –We thank you for your continuing support! A summary of MCL’s recent Conservation Advocacy, particularly in: Protecting Mt. Tam’s watershed Preserving and restoring natural ecosystems Mitigating and adapting to climate change, and Protecting …
MCL Newsletter: May-June 2023
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 …
Matching Game
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 …
Thank you to Our Annual Meeting Sponsors
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 …
2023-2024 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
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 Future of Regional Water Supply Resiliency
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 …
MCL Newsletter: March-April 2023
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 …