November/December Newsletter
Watershed recreation, trail building, housing, and more
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Hot off the press! The latest MCL newsletter includes:
- Cutting Green Tape - a new CEQA exemption aims to increase the scale and pace of restoration projects
- The Record of Decision for PRNS and GGNRA moves a revised preferred alternative forward
- Development of MMWD’s Watershed Recreation Plan begins in early 2022
- Anatomy of a Trail - building Marin County Open Space District's sustainable trail network
- MCL After Hours event January 12: New state housing laws - Impacts on Marin
- A day at China Camp - September’s Walk into Conservation History
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UPCOMING MCL MEETINGS & EVENTS |
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Meetings are open to the public. All are welcome to attend and be part of MCL's important advocacy work! Your participation brings fresh energy and viewpoints. |
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Microgrids & Distributed Energy Resources: Regulatory and Legislative Obstacles & Solutions
Climate Action Working Group
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Friday, November 19th, 9:00 - 11:00 am
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Allie Detrio, Chief Strategist for Reimagine Power, will present on regulatory and legislative barriers/facilitators to microgrids and the distributed energy resources that help power microgrids. Allie is Senior Advisor to the Microgrid Resources Coalition, and was previously the Manager of Policy & Strategy at ENGIE, the largest IPP and provider of energy services in the world. In 2018, she was awarded the California Solar & Storage Association’s Annual Award for her leadership in passing legislation to commercialize the microgrid market in California and extend the state’s energy storage incentive program.
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Additional Issue Committee Meetings
Save the Dates
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Wednesday, December 1st, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Register
MCL Parks and Open Space Committee Meeting
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TONIGHT:
Housing and Safety Elements Workshop
Monday, November 15th
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Zoom
There will be live Spanish translation.
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Shape the future of housing and plan for climate change in your community.
Join the County of Marin for an interactive online, solution-oriented, community meeting to discuss the upcoming Housing and Safety Elements updates for the upcoming 2023-2031 cycle.
Topics for discussion include:
• Housing needs and conditions, especially for low and moderate income housing
• Climate change adaptation measures, including wildfire, sea level rise, and flooding concerns
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Stinson Beach Parking Area Rehabilitation Webinar
Thursday, November 18th
5:30 pm
Location: Zoom
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Through December 10, 2021, Golden Gate National Recreation Area is welcoming public comments on the initial planning processes for the Stinson Beach Parking Area Rehabilitation Project, which will rehabilitate the safe and sustainable visitor access to the beach and improve park infrastructure.
This project addresses the seasonal flooding of Easkoot Creek and coastal storm surges that make it difficult and expensive to maintain safe driving and pedestrian conditions in the parking areas. It will improve stormwater drainage and mitigate coastal erosion.
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Tiburon Peninsula Trail Planning Community Workshop
Wednesday, November 17th
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Location: Zoom
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Marin County Open Space District (MCOSD) is hosting a virtual community workshop about the trail network on Ring Mountain and Old Saint Hilary’s preserves. Join MCOSD to learn about the planning process and to participate in a question-and-answer session. Ring Mountain and Old Saint Hilary’s are part of our “Region 6” planning area. For more information, contact Jon Campo at JCampo@marincounty.org.
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Marin Conservation League
175 N. Redwood Drive, Suite 135
San Rafael, CA 94903
415-485-6257
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The Marin Conservation League was founded in 1934 to preserve, protect and enhance the natural assets of Marin County. Marin Conservation League is a membership-driven 501C3 non-profit organization. Membership dues and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. |
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