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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Point Reyes National Seashore Restoration
Parks & Open Space Committee Meeting
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Thursday, February 10th, 3:00 - 5:00 pm |
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Important updates: Progress on Marin Water's Watershed Recreation Plan; Trail issues in Cascade Canyon Open Space Preserve; and Status of One Tam and Redwood Renewal projects from GGNRA and Muir Woods; and:
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Ben Becker, Science Advisor for National Park Service and Research Coordinator for the Californian Cooperative Ecological Study Unit, will speak to us on the restoration of the Drakes Estero in Point Reyes National Seashore. He previously served as the Chief Scientist and Marine Ecologist at Point Reyes National Seashore where he also managed the Pacific Coast Science and Learning Center at Point Reyes, which facilitates external researchers working in the park and dissemination of new findings to park managers and the public.
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Lorraine Parsons, Point Reyes National Seashore Vegetation/Wetland Ecologist, will speak to us on the adaptive restoration project on Fish Hatchery Creek in Point Reyes National Seashore. Lorraine worked as project manager for Giocomini Wetlands and also for the 100 dune restoration at Abbott’s Lagoon. She works with reducing invasive species and monitoring and enhancing rare species and habitats.
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Building Electrification Policy in Marin County
Climate Action Working Group Meeting
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Friday, February 18th, 9:00 - 11:00 am |
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Amy Rider, the Local Government Policy Lead for the Building Decarbonization Coalition, will provide a perspective on policies already enacted by cities in Northern California. She has held positions with local government agencies and consulting firms for more than 20 years, working to optimize local climate action through knowledge sharing, behavior change and technology implementation. She holds a bachelor's degree in Energy Management and Design and a master’s degree in Water Resources Policy and Planning.
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Brian Reyes, Sustainability Planner on the Marin County Community Development Agency's Sustainability Team, will provide insight into Marin County's policy process. Prior to joining Marin County, he worked for City & County of San Francisco leading its Climate Action Plan, development of policy, and implementation of a variety of progressive sustainability programs. Brian currently implements and coordinates Marin County's climate protection, green building, low carbon concrete, efficiency, and energy programs.
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Cory Bytoff, the Sustainability Program Manager for the City of San Rafael, will provide insight into the City of San Rafael's process to bring policies to a vote. He co-authored and is responsible for implementing the City’s Climate Action Plan, now being used as a model by the other cities in Marin. Cory approaches sustainability from an interdisciplinary lens with a focus on community + collaboration.
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David Moller, a professional engineer with more than four decades of experience in the renewable electric power sector, will talk about organizing and engaging with elected to get strong building electrification policies enacted in all of Marin’s cities and towns. He is former President of the National Hydropower Association where he advocated for hydro pumped-storage to help integrate wind and solar generation into the power grid, President of the King Mountain Open Space Association, and a leader of the Marin/Sonoma Building Electrification Squad, the Marin/Sonoma Electric Vehicle Squad, and the Larkspur Climate Group.
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On Tuesday, Feb. 15, the Board of Supervisors will give their final approval to placing renewal of the Parks, Open Space and Agricultural Sustainability – Measure A – on the June ballot. MCL supports the allocation of 65% for Parks and Open Space, 20% for sustainable agriculture and habitat restoration, and 15% for cities, towns, and special districts.
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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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