


Over the next few months, we will be moving this website to the new County watersheds website, www.marinwatersheds.org. This new website has great information, including great watershed maps that highlight major aspects of the watershed such as land use, habitat condition, and imperviousness. Have a look at the Ross Valley maps and take the time to explore this very informative, new website. Learn more...
Stetson Engineers Inc. is leading a team of engineers to analyze alternatives for reducing flood damage in the Ross Valley that takes a watershed-wide approach. The final report of the study is expected in Fall 2010. Recently, the Stetson team submitted the first technical memo of the study titled, "Existing Conditions Analysis". Learn more...
Track the stream levels and rainfall totals at http://marin.onerain.com. You can link to other gauges in the watershed and other weather-related websites from the homepage. Learn more...
We’ve added a few helpful videos that share the experience and wisdom of our neighbors in Napa who have developed simple and reliable methods to protect their stores and merchandise.
Flooding Solutions: The Door Dam - A Napa merchant has developed a unique way to prevent flooding in his store that is simple, inexpensive, and works!
Flooding Solutions: More Tips - The Executive Director of the Napa Merchants Association on what can be done to minimize flood damage.
Flooding Solutions: Sandbagging - Staff at the City of Napa's Public Works Department offers valuable advice on how to prepare for flooding.
All videos were produced by Jerry Kay of MediaINTERCHANGE, under contract with the Marin County's Channel G.
When I read this article by Mike Vukman of Berkeley's Urban Creek Counsel, I wished I'd had it in front of me for many of the phone calls I get from concerned landowners. Mike explains clearly and simply how some common treatment of eroding creek banks often makes things worse. See this article here.... Learn more...
In a recent meeting with the National Weather Service, the chief meteorologist urged us to suggest you purchase a NOAA weather radio, such as the Midland WR-100B SAME Weather and All Hazards Alert Monitor. NOAA weather radios can be purchased online or at a local electronics store. Learn more...