Marin RCD Programs

The Marin RCD currently runs three main programs developed to address needs within the communities the District serves.

Carbon Farming
Conserving Our Watersheds
Urban Streams*

*The Urban Streams program serves landowners outside the District’s boundaries to support all streamside residents in Marin; a program requested and funded by Marin County.

The District does take on other projects outside of the scope of these programs.

To learn more about individual programs, visit their program pages!

A group of children and adults is working together on a farm to plant and nurture crops.

Carbon Farming Overview

In our Carbon Farming Program, the Marin RCD provides farmers and ranchers with financial and technical assistance for the planning, design, and…

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Conserving Our Watersheds

The Marin RCD coordinates several environmental projects annually via the Conserving Our Watersheds (COW) Program to promote and support the…

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Urban Streams Program

The Urban Streams Coordination (USC) program was created as a result of the Stream Conservation Area Ordinance. The USC program provides support and…

Past Marin RCD Programs

Marin RCD's programs have evolved over time as community and landscape goals have shifted. Learn more about our past programs here.