Pt. San Pedro Rd. Coalition
Box 449
369 "B" Third Street
San Rafael, CA 94901

Wetlands Committee

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his page contains an index for the library of the Wetlands Committee with a brief description of each entry. Click on the related link to see an entry in further detail.

LIBRARY ITEM
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Draft Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a massive 50-year, $1.5 billion tidal marsh recovery effort that will include wetlands along Marin's shores. This effort may well include the wetlands along Pt. San Pedro Road and is being further researched by the committee. An article in the Marin IJ on February 10, 2010 titled Feds want marsh recovery effort around Marin's shores and rest of the bay by Mark Prado describes the intent and impact of this announcement for Marin.
River Network If you are concerned about activities affecting wetlands in your area, you need to be familiar with the Section 404 regulatory program of the Clean Water Act. This website explains the different kinds of 404 permits that are required for different types of activities and how you can influence whether a proposed activity is permitted or not.
Beach Drive Wetlands Photos (September 2009) Committee Chair, Rodney Ruskin, took some wonderful photos of the return in force of snowy egrets, mallards and other avian wildlife to the Beach Road wetlands. While this resurgence of birds cannot all be attributed to the replaced flap gate, it surely played a part.

Presentation
(August 2008 - PDF)

 At the Coalition's annual Community Meeting held on August 16, 2008, Chair Rodney Ruskin gave a presentation on the status of the Committee and its next objectives.
Letter to the Community
(June 30, 2007)		 Letter from the Coalition to the Community explaining the mission of the Wetlands Committee and urging personal and financial support.
Meeting with Supervisor Susan Adams
(July 20, 2006) 		Summary of a meeting with Marin County Supervisor Susan Adams regarding the Beach Drive (Chicken Point) Wetlands including a downloadable PDF of the handout material provided.