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: …
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 …
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, …
Building Electrification and why it’s important A report on recent presentations to MCL’s Climate Action Working Group (CAWG) Building Electrification by Kate Powers It’s becoming ever more clear that buildings are having an outsized impact on global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Most buildings run on multiple fuels — electricity to power lights, refrigerators, electronic devices; …
Deep gratitude for the service of the outgoing board members: Kim Baenisch, Bob Berner and Roger Roberts
In this issue: MCL’s interview with PRNS Superintendent, Craig Kenkel Nona Dennis receives accolades Yes on A! Renew in 2022! MCP Senior Stroll through Conservation History, May 18, 10 a.m. MCL’s Annual Meeting: A recap in photos Building electrification: Updating Marin’s Green Building Codes New book: John Hart’s environmental history of Marin In Memoriam: Doug Wilson, …