{"id":7507,"date":"2023-08-07T15:14:59","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T22:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marinrcd.org\/programs\/home2\/?page_id=7507"},"modified":"2025-09-05T14:54:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T21:54:30","slug":"old-home1-marin-resource-conservation-district","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marinrcd.org\/programs\/home2\/","title":{"rendered":"Marin Resource Conservation District"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_image title_text=”panoramic image 2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/www.marinrcd.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/panoramic-image-2.jpg” background_position=”top_center” min_height=”234px” height=”257px” max_height=”618px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”6vw||0vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-56px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

WHO WE ARE<\/span><\/h1>\n

The Marin Resource Conservation District offers a variety of programs to facilitate implementation of environmental projects in Marin County.\u00a0 Our projects are based on community planning documents such as the Tomales Bay Watershed Enhancement Plan and the Marin County Climate Action Plan.<\/p>\n

The Marin Resource Conservation District was established on May 20, 1959.\u00a0 Approximately 250,000 acres are included in the district, which in general covers the watersheds of Stemple, Walker and Lagunitas creeks. Since 1983, the Marin RCD has administered over $25 million dollars in government and private foundation grants that provide watershed-wide ecosystem benefits such as increasing biodiversity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, sequestering carbon and creating wildlife habitat. \u00a0In 2014, Marin RCD’s services expanded into east Marin to assist streamside residents with watershed stewardship and restoration.<\/p>\n

The Marin RCD continues to bring together state, federal and local agencies with private landowners to bring environmental benefits to working landscapes.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”Current area of Marin County that the Marin RCD serves” image=”https:\/\/www.marinrcd.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/mrcdboundary.jpg” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.marinrcd.org\/programs\/home2\/apply\/” button_text=”Farmers: Apply for Projects HERE” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” button_text_size=”17px” button_bg_color=”#88C4DD” button_border_width=”1px” button_border_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”2vw||2vw|0vw|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.zerofoodprint.org\/compost” button_text=”Apply for Compost with ZeroFoodprint HERE” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” button_text_size=”17px” button_bg_color=”#88C4DD” button_border_width=”1px” button_border_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”2vw||2vw|0vw|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.marinrcd.org\/marin-rcd-story\/” button_text=”Learn more about the Marin RCD” admin_label=”Button” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” button_text_size=”17px” button_icon=”$||divi||400″ background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”||0vw|0vw|false|false” custom_padding=”1vw||1vw|1vw|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/su\/BdAERcg” button_text=”Subscribe to our Newsletter” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” button_text_size=”17px” custom_margin=”2vw||2vw|0vw|false|false” custom_padding=”1vw||1vw|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.marinrcd.org\/faqs\/” button_text=”Frequently Asked Questions about Marin RCD” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” button_text_size=”17px” button_border_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” button_icon=”$||divi||400″ custom_margin=”2vw||2vw|0vw|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.rcdprojects.org\/Organization\/Detail\/75″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Check out our Project Tracking database!” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” button_text_size=”17px” button_icon=”$||divi||400″ custom_margin=”2vw||2vw|0vw|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.listoscalifornia.org\/community-projects\/farmworkers-initiative\/%20″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, mixteco, y otras idiomas ind\u00edgenas ” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” button_text_size=”17px” button_icon=”$||divi||400″ custom_margin=”2vw||2vw|0vw|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.marinrcd.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/MRCD-Black-Lives-Matter-Statement.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Black Lives Matter Read our Statement” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” button_text_size=”17px” button_icon=”$||divi||400″ custom_margin=”2vw||2vw|0vw|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

WHO WE ARE The Marin Resource Conservation District offers a variety of programs to facilitate implementation of environmental projects in Marin County.\u00a0 Our projects are based on community planning documents […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":47,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"BLACK LIVES MATTER:<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe Marin Resource Conservation District joins with many other organizations across America to decry racial injustice and call for an end to systemic racism and unjust treatment as a result of the color of one\u2019s skin.<\/span>\r\n\r\nWhere America was formed to secure the blessings of liberty for all, for many in our society, skin color determines whether they are free or not, wealthy or not, healthy or not, educated or not and incarcerated or not.<\/span>\r\n\r\nWhile gains have been made over many decades and even centuries, these gains have not been enough. Black children remain poorly educated, black families still experience financial and employment discrimination, and black men are still brutally treated by the police.<\/span>\r\n\r\nWhile our mission focuses on supporting environmental improvements on agricultural land in the Marin Resource Conservation District\u2019s geographic area, we pledge to explore beyond our boundaries to take action toward educating ourselves and our partners in addition to embracing and creating programs for those underserved in our community due to the color of their skin.<\/span>\r\n\r\nWe ask our partners and our landowners to join us in making America a safe and nurturing place for all, so that together we may live creative and fulfilling lives.<\/span>\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\n\r\nSally Gale - Marin RCD President\r\nNancy Scolari - Marin RCD Executive Director\r\n\r\nCOVID-19 NEWS:<\/span><\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe Marin RCD office will be closed until further notice due to the Marin County COVID-19 shelter-in-place order<\/span><\/a>.<\/span> During this time all staff will be working from home. You may continue to reach out to us by email. You may also reach staff by leaving voice messages. Messages will automatically be forwarded as they are received. Thank you for your understanding. We hope our community remains healthy and strong during this pandemic.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nFOR PRODUCERS: The two federal assistance programs aimed at helping small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic have been renewed and expanded to provide funding for farms<\/em>.\u00a0If your operation has suffered a loss or is struggling to meet payroll costs, consider applying for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). Both programs include money that is partly or completely free to you, but funding is not expected to last, so it's important to make your applications soon. Full details on these programs, including application links, are in UC Cooperative Extension's COVID-19 FAQ for Farmers<\/a><\/span> under \"Financial Assistance\".\u00a0\u00a0There, you'll also find links to local and state aid programs accessible to farms.<\/span>\r\n\r\nFOR CONSUMERS: It is clear now, more than ever, the need for a strong local food system and nutrient rich food to keep our families safe and healthy. By buying your food from local farms, you keep money in our local economy while supporting those managing soil and water in our shared watersheds. <\/span>Consider ordering from local farms online, signing up for a CSA, purchasing your food from a farmstand or farmers' market, or ordering take out\/delivery from local restaurants. For mo<\/span>re info, we have created a regularly-updated list: Marin County Food Resources During the Shelter-in-Place Order<\/a> (click to go to page). Please send additional Marin County food resources to michelle@marinrc<\/a>d.org<\/a>, so we can add them to the working list.<\/span>\r\n\r\nINFORMACI\u00d3N EN ESPA\u00d1OL, MIXTECO, Y OTRAS IDIOMAS IND\u00cdGENAS: https:\/\/www.listoscalifornia.org\/community-projects\/farmworkers-initiative\/\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/span>\r\n

WHO WE ARE:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

The Marin Resource Conservation District offers a variety of programs to facilitate implementation of conservation projects in Marin County.\u00a0 We partake in innovative projects that explore alternative land stewardship practices relying on local history to guide our decisions about the future.<\/p>\r\nThe Marin Resource Conservation District was established on May 20, 1959.\u00a0 Approximately 250,000 acres are included in the district, which in general covers the watersheds of Stemple, Walker and Lagunitas creeks. Since 1983, the Marin RCD has administered over $20 million dollars in government and private foundation grants for watershed-wide erosion control, creek restoration and road repair projects. \u00a0In 2014, Marin RCD's services expanded into east Marin to assist streamside residents with watershed stewardship, restoration and regulatory compliance. The Marin RCD continues to bring together state, federal and local agencies with private landowners to conserve soil and water resources.\r\n\r\nCheck out our\u00a0Annual Report FY 17-18<\/strong><\/a> or <\/strong>our project tracking database<\/a>!\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7507","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marinrcd.org\/programs\/home2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7507","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marinrcd.org\/programs\/home2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marinrcd.org\/programs\/home2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marinrcd.org\/programs\/home2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marinrcd.org\/programs\/home2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7507"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.marinrcd.org\/programs\/home2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7507\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8602,"href":"https:\/\/www.marinrcd.org\/programs\/home2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7507\/revisions\/8602"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marinrcd.org\/programs\/home2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/47"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marinrcd.org\/programs\/home2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7507"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}