Marin Conservation League

Two landscapes. Two very different conservation stories.

Join MCL’s Parks & Open Space Committee on June 11 as we explore:

•The Novato Baylands Wetland Restoration Project, a multi-decade effort restoring 2,600 acres of tidal wetlands and wildlife habitat in San Pablo Bay.

•70 Oxford Drive in Santa Venetia, a 28-acre property with streams, seasonal wetlands, native grasslands, and wildlife habitat that local residents hope will one day become permanent open space.

Hear from experts, community advocates, and Marin Open Space Trust about the challenges, opportunities, and long-term vision behind protecting Marin’s landscapes.

Learn More: https://tinyurl.com/mcltwolandscapes

Today is Election Day.

Marin Conservation League supports SMART's Measure B because we believe a cleaner, more connected transportation future requires long-term investment.

SMART has expanded service, increased ridership, improved regional connectivity, and continues to invest in rail, bicycle, and pedestrian infrastructure. Passage of Measure B would allow that progress to continue while supporting future environmental benefits across the North Bay.

Learn more about MCL’s position and be sure to vote today:

https://www.marinij.com/2026/05/29/marin-ij-readers-forum-for-may-30-2026/

A major conservation win for Marin.

After more than 40 years of community effort, the remaining privately owned portion of King Mountain is set to be protected.

Congratulations to the many individuals and organizations who made this long-sought conservation milestone possible, including our friend David Moller, who helped found the King Mountain Open Space Association and has worked for decades to protect the mountain.

Marin County to get long-sought King Mountain property A family foundation and the Marin Open Space Trust have arranged to acquire 161 acres at the scenic site.

Join MCL’s Land Use, Transportation & Water Committee next Wednesday (6/3) for a working meeting on issues shaping communities and landscapes across Marin.

We’ll discuss MCL’s draft “Dark Skies” policy position statement and share updates on major projects and proposals including Starkweather Path lighting in San Rafael, the Seminary property in Strawberry, Kaiser redevelopment, the Novato Costco Gas Station proposal, Marin Water planning efforts, and more.

Register: https://tinyurl.com/lutwdarkskies

Few people are better positioned to discuss where California climate policy is heading than Barry Vesser, Chief Program Officer at The Climate Center.

Join us May 20 for a Climate Action Working Group discussion on major California climate policy priorities and opportunities for 2026, including California’s Cap-and-Invest program, electric vehicles as backup power sources during outages and heat waves, and emerging clean energy technologies like enhanced geothermal.

Join us: https://tinyurl.com/CAWGRegister

As part of Wildfire Awareness Month, May’s Parks & Open Space Committee meeting will focus on how Marin County Parks approaches forest health, wildfire resilience, and vegetation management across Marin’s 34 open space preserves as the region faces increasingly hot, dry summers.

County Parks staff Julian Geoghegan, Luke Bishop, and Sarah Minnick will discuss forest health strategies, fuel management near preserve boundaries, wildfire trends, and efforts to protect both biodiversity and nearby communities at the wildland-urban interface. Jon Campo will introduce and moderate the discussion.

The meeting will also feature an update from Bree Hardcastle of California State Parks on major habitat restoration and wildfire resilience projects underway in Mount Tamalpais and Tomales Bay State Parks.

https://tinyurl.com/POSCFire

Join LUTW tomorrow for a discussion on climate-smart housing and protecting Marin’s night skies.

Jessie Rountree from will discuss how Climate SMART housing can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, build resilience, and help curb sprawl, along with local policy approaches related to sea level rise, wildfire hazards, and transportation integration.

Laura Arndt of DarkSky West Marin will explore the impacts of light pollution on wildlife, bird migration, and human well-being, while Anna Kondoff, lighting consultant, will discuss ways to address it. MCL will also introduce efforts to advance “dark skies” policies in Marin.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/LUTWRegister

Last Saturday, MCL members came together, caught up over pastries, heard from our Executive Director on the state of the org, and voted in a new board.

Compared to the day-to-day of policy advocacy and committee meetings, being in a room full of our members is an energizing reminder of how many people care about this work.

Congrats to the new board, and thank you to everyone who showed up.

Great to be out at Earth Day Marin on Sunday. Nearly everyone we spoke with shared a connection to the places MCL has helped protect over the years.

We kept getting asked the same question: what environmental issues in Marin should I be paying attention to?

If you were wondering the same, join our mailing list or come to an upcoming committee meeting to learn more.

https://www.marinconservationleague.org/get-involved/

Join us this Saturday for MCL’s Annual Member Meeting & Board Vote.

We need 50 members present to hold the election, and your voice matters.

After the meeting, we’ll head to Pond Farm Brewing Co. for drinks and conversation.

RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/MCLmeetingvote