Marin City Seeks Input On Stormwater Plan

SAN RAFAEL, CA — Marin City leaders are inviting community members to share their experiences and ideas for reducing overall flood risks during the stormy months and high tides. The unincorporated area off Richardson Bay frequently navigates flooding due to unique drainage issues.

The Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is hoping residents will show up for a series of meetings planned in the coming months, with officials calling community engagement a crucial part of identifying solutions.

A task force is charged with incorporating community feedback into the plan, and members include people from the Marin City Community Development Corporation, Sausalito Marin City School District and the Gateway Shopping Center.

"Public safety and awareness are top priorities, so community engagement is key to the success of the stormwater plan," said Berenice Davidson, assistant director of the county's Department of Public Works. "The task force is going to ensure that community interests and concerns are being heard and that potential design options are in alignment with that community impact."

Officials estimate the plan will cost $785,000, with funding provided by the district's flood control budget. The district also plans to work with Caltrans as it moves forward with a sea level rise project along State Route 1 and Highway 101.

The first community meeting is scheduled for June 1, and updates will be posted on the project's website.