Marin Biomass Project Steering Committee

The adhoc Marin Biomass Steering Committee was created to facilitate a biomass utilization study for Marin County. This study is being funded by a grant from the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research that began January 31, 2022 and concludes March 31, 2025. Questions about the Marin Biomass Project can be sent to chad@marinrcd.org. Periodic updates about this project are provided at Marin RCD Board meetings.

Appointment and responsibilities

MRCD has appointed a Steering Committee (Committee) to provide general oversight of the Biomass Study. The Committee will:

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Membership

The Steering Committee includes representatives from key local Joint Powers Authorities, including Zero Waste Marin (ZWM) and the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA). It also includes stakeholders with relevant expertise and interest who participated in the development phase of the Project.

Meeting Schedule

The Steering Committee meets weekly.

Biomass Collaborative

The Steering Committee is organizing a wider Biomass Collaborative as a forum to share information and insights and discuss Project results with the Steering Committee. The purpose of the Collaborative is to help key public and private organizations improve biomass utilization in alignment with their respective operations and interests. The Collaborative has no standing responsibilities under grant funding. Its nature and objectives are expected to evolve as the Project progresses.