Welcome to the Marin Conservation League
In the mid-1930s, alarmed that the new bridge from San Francisco might bring a wave of sprawling development which would harm Marin's natural assets, a few energetic Marin citizens formed what is now the Marin Conservation League. Starting with its work to have the County enact its first zoning ordinance, MCL has been in the forefront of efforts to protect Marin’s natural areas and recreational assets. Click here for more information on MCL's history.
MCL Position on GGNR General Management Plan: Because of MCL's important role in the establishment of both the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) and the Point Reyes National Seashore (PRNS) and its consistent work with planners and park officials on management and uses of these park lands, MCL is taking a special interest in the current management plan update processes for both of these National Park Service (NPS) properties. The League submitted a letter to the NPS on July 30th regarding the Marin components of the proposed GGNRA General Management Plan and urged that the plan focus on the "Preservation and Enjoyment of the Coastal Ecosystem Alternative." This alternative recognizes the public's interest in maintaining natural wildlands in close proximity to urban communities and therefore places greatest emphasis on preserving and protecting the coastal ecosystem, while not excluding visitor and educational uses in less sensitive locations.
24th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day: Saturday, September 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MCL Volunteers will take part in the California Coastal Cleanup Day. Cleanups will be held throughout California along bays, creeks, rivers, highways and the coast. MCL Volunteers should report to the Marin Conservation League offices, 1623A Fifth Avenue at F Street, near downtown San Rafael to sign in and get your bags and tools. MCL will be working both at the Mahon Creek and the south end of the Shoreline Path, near the Marin Rod and Gun Club. Questions? Please contact the MCL office by email, mail or by telephone at 415-485-6257 or call Susan Stompe at 415-897-1610.
MCL Seeks Clarification of the Assumptions in the SMART Financial Plan : For MCL's questions and comments regarding the revised Sonoma-Marin Area Rapid Transit (SMART) plan, click here.
MCL Position on the Marin-Sonoma Narrows Highway 101 Project by CALTRANS : MCL strongly supports Option 12b with several design exceptions as the preferred alternative for this proposed project. The attached Power Point presentation, which has been presented to County and CALTRANS decision makers is shared with you for your information by clicking here.
"Don't Plant a Pest!" Program : The California Invasive Plant Council has provided MCL with “Don't Plant a Pest!” brochures, suggesting safe alternatives for invasive plants and trees in our region. Invasive plants are by nature a regional or local problem. Cal-IPC continues to work with regional partners to develop additional brochures. For more information on the Don't Plant a Pest! Program visit www.cal-ipc.org. To download or print a “DPP Plants” brochure click here. Invasive trees can be pests too. To download or print a “DPP Trees” brochure click here.
Oyster Farming at Point Reyes : In 1976 the Wilderness Act included Drakes Estero as a designated area for reversion to wilderness status in 2012 when the Reservation of Use permit for commercial oyster operations expires. MCL and other Marin environmental organizations reaffirmed their support in 2006 for closing oyster operations in the Estero by 2012. There are efforts currently to rescind plans to return Drakes Estero to pristine wilderness condition. MCL and other Marin environmental organizations oppose this change. For more details on this issue, click here.
Recent Activities : MCL's activities and successes in 2006 are described in the MCL 2007 Annual Report. Also, MCL publishes a regular newsletter. Here is the current issue: April - May 2008. Several past issues are also available: February- March 2008, December 2007-January 2008, October-November 2007, July-August 2007, April 2007, and January 2007.
MCL's efforts to protect Marin's natural assets continue today: Marin County is now in the process of amending its county-wide plan. MCL and three other Marin environmental organizations have prepared Community Marin [doc] [pdf] which contains MCL's environmental vision for the County.
Questions? Want more information? Email MCL
We welcome your support and participation in MCL's activities.
Updated 08/20/08 |
