Green Living

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This collection of links contains useful information about green living and services available in the County of Marin.

Bay Friendly Garden Walks

Master Gardeners provide advice on sustainable landscaping.

BayROC

Junk mail reduction.

CA Product Stewardship Council

Reduce the environmental impact of product waste.

Community Report & Survey Results

Information about the Marin County 2009 Report to the Community. This report provides a brief overview of our efforts to create a more sustainable future.

Creek Bank Restoration

Guide to restoring creek banks and riparian areas.

Creek Permit Checklist

A checklist for those people requiring a creek permit checklist.

Creeks and Watersheds

Marin County Creeks and Watersheds information.

Development

Information for contractors and other individuals planning construction projects in Marin County.

Firesafe Planting

Incorporating fire safe concepts into the residenial landscape design.

Gardening Tips and Techniques

Gardening Tips & Techniques

Gardening, Composting and Pest Management

Information on gardening, composting, pest management, water conservation and more can be found on this page.

Green Living Tips

This site offers valuable tips on green living and links to green resources.

Horse Ownership

Information for horse owners and owners/managers of horse boarding facilities.

Horse Ownership

Information for horse owners in Marin County.

Local Municipality Representatives

Local creek permit contact information for municipalities in Marin County.

Marin Energy Watch Partnership

Resources to help residents, and public agencies become energy efficient.

Marin Recycling Center

Recycle materials - waste paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, glass bottles.

MarinMax Material Exchange

A free material exchange program for residents, businesses, and non-profits.

Master Gardner Program

Master Gardeners help gardeners with knowledge and skills.

MCSTOPPP

Information about stormwater pollution prevention in Marin County including illegal discharge reporting forms.

MCSTOPPP/STRAW Restoration Project

Information on the MCSTOPPP/Straw Restoration Project.

New & Redevelopment Projects/Attachment 4

Permit, best practices and other information for individuals planning new development or redevelopment projects.

Nurseries

A list of nurseries which sell plants native to Marin County and California.

Our Water, Our World

Provides information about less toxic alternatives to protect water quality.

Plant Selection Guide

Water wise plant guide.

Publications and Resources

A variety of educational and informative publications for the residents or people doing business in Marin County.

Residents

Information for the residents of Marin County relating to creeks and watersheds, gardening, horse ownership, publications and resources.

Resources for Projects During Construction

Permit, best practices and other information for individuals planning or currently engaged in construction projects.

Resources for Schools

Resources for schools, teachers and students.

Resources for the Public

Food and Agriculture resources for the public.

RIDES for Bay Area Commuters

Commute options such as carpooling/ridesharing and more.

Stormwater Ordinances

A list of stormwater ordinances and the towns to which they relate.

UC Cooperative Extension

Science-based solutions for Marin's communities, farms, and environment.

Waste Management

Information about waste management and hazardous waste disposal in Marin County.

Wind Energy Conversion Systems

Marin County Wind Energy Conversion Systems program.