Marin Municipal Water District
Location
220 Nellen Ave Corte Madera, CA 94925
United States
Active Opportunities (2)
Feb 21
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Feb 21
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09:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Ross, CA 94957
The rainy season is hitting its stride, which means that the Marin Water Volunteer Program can lead Habitat Restoration events! This season, join us near Phoenix Lake to help combat patches of French and Scotch broom ( Genista monspessulana and Cytisus scoparius ). Beyond learning about the rich local ecology and the effects of invasive species , broom pulls offer community members a fun way to get involved with restoration projects on the mountain. Winter offers a chance to experience Mt. Tamalpais’ plant and animal life, as well as its waterfalls and reservoirs, with a fresh set of eyes. RSVP not required. Find details at marinwater.org/voluntee r . We would like to start the broom pull by 9 am . To this end, we will begin opening the Phoenix Lake gate at Natalie Coffin Greene Park for everyone to drive through at 8:40 am. Volunteers will park up next to the dam. We will close and lock the gate behind everyone and not open it again until noon. Please bring: Appropriate attire for field work. For safety purposes, wear close-toed shoes (preferably with ankle support), long sleeves and pants, and layers for cold mornings on the mountain. Reusable water bottles. We’ll have snacks and water available, but as always are trying to cut down on single-use plastic wherever possible, so do ask that you BYOB. A positive attitude! Broom pulls are great fun, especially when we all get in the groove of it together. We will provide snacks, water, all necessary equipment for broom removal, and a safety orientation at the beginning of the day to keep the fun as safe as possible. Our pulls are appropriate for individuals 8 years and older; volunteers 16 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Date Posted: Dec 29, 2022
Feb 18
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Feb 18
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09:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Ross, CA 94957
The rainy season is hitting its stride, which means that the Marin Water Volunteer Program can lead Habitat Restoration events! This season, join us near Phoenix Lake to help combat patches of French and Scotch broom ( Genista monspessulana and Cytisus scoparius ). Beyond learning about the rich local ecology and the effects of invasive species , broom pulls offer community members a fun way to get involved with restoration projects on the mountain. Winter offers a chance to experience Mt. Tamalpais’ plant and animal life, as well as its waterfalls and reservoirs, with a fresh set of eyes. RSVP not required. Find details at marinwater.org/voluntee r . We would like to start the broom pull by 9 am . To this end, we will begin opening the Phoenix Lake gate at Natalie Coffin Greene Park for everyone to drive through at 8:40 am. Volunteers will park up next to the dam. We will close and lock the gate behind everyone and not open it again until noon. Please bring: Appropriate attire for field work. For safety purposes, wear close-toed shoes (preferably with ankle support), long sleeves and pants, and layers for cold mornings on the mountain. Reusable water bottles. We’ll have snacks and water available, but as always are trying to cut down on single-use plastic wherever possible, so do ask that you BYOB. A positive attitude! Broom pulls are great fun, especially when we all get in the groove of it together. We will provide snacks, water, all necessary equipment for broom removal, and a safety orientation at the beginning of the day to keep the fun as safe as possible. Our pulls are appropriate for individuals 8 years and older; volunteers 16 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Date Posted: Dec 29, 2022
Organization Information
Mission Statement
To manage our natural resources in a sustainable manner and to provide our customers with reliable, high-quality water at a reasonable price.
Description
The MMWD volunteer program strives to connect people to nature and their water source by offering hands-on activities on the Mt. Tamalpais Watershed.
Volunteers are currently engaged in habitat restoration, trails maintenance, environmental education, biological monitoring and geographic information systems mapping.
Through their experiences volunteers gain skills, become stewards, contribute to the health and safety of the watershed and have fun while doing so.
MMWD manages 18,500 acres of land in the Mt. Tamalpais Watershed and 2,750 acres adjacent to the Nicasio and Soulajule reservoirs in west Marin. The Mt. Tamalpais Watershed has been identified by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a key component of a biosphere reserve, a designation given to biodiversity hot spots like the Amazon rainforest.
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