Gallinas Watershed Council (GWC) in North San Rafael, Marin County is committed to the WATERSHED APPROACH to protect and manage our environment from the headwaters in the hills of Terra Linda to the wetlands of Santa Venetia.
GWC Zoom Meetings March 3 & April 7, 2021
March 3, 2021 A regular business meeting will take place on March 3, 2021 at 7 pm. ZOOM Info: Time: March 3, 2021 07:00 PM and April 7, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) https://zoom.us/j/94029194564?pwd=M1RXT2YzRHFwcW9oU09qVUZORDJlUT09 Meeting ID:...
FZ7 Gallinas Levee Upgrade Project by Gerhard Epke, Marin Flood Control
On Wednesday, July 8 2020 the Gallinas Watershed Council held an ONLINE MEETING. Our special guest speaker was Gerhard Epke, Senior Program Coordinator for the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. Gerhard updated us on Gallinas Valley watershed...
Feb 8, 2020 King Tide Creek Cleanup
Ever been on a King Tide Creek Cleanup? Local volunteers keep Gallinas Creek clean. Fun for all ages! Anyone with a kayak or canoe can help clean up Gallinas Creek. Date: Sat Feb 8 2020 Time: 11 AM to 2 PM Note: rainy weather cancels or postpones. The best cleanup...
Vote NO on D: March 2020 Ballot
The San Geronimo for All campaign: Vote NO on Measure D. It's about restoring habitat and trail access in the San Geronimo Valley and making it accessible to all to enjoy. The Trust for Public Land, owner of the San Geronimo Property, is asking for your support to...
GWC Meeting Jan 8 2020
The first GWC board meeting of 2020 will be on Jan. 8 from 7-9 pm. Topics include: Civic Center Lagoon Floating Islands March 2020 election SR General Plan update Projects to focus on for 2020 And more. Please come!
New Floating Islands in Civic Center Lagoon
Gallinas Watershed Council (GWC) has now planted and launched two new floating islands in the watery “arm” around the Children’s Island at the Civic Center Lagoon. One is similar to our previous islands, made of recycled PET bottles and marine-grade foam and planted...
Biological Floating Island Biofilter Launched in Marin Civic Center Lagoon
In October 2019 GWC volunteers together with our indigenous partners at the annual Bioneers Conference launched a 100% biological (no plastic or foam) Bio-Raft, currently tied near the Civic Center Lagoon dock. This new floating island biofilter was constructed of...
New Floating Island Biofilter launched at Marin Civic Center Lagoon
A few weeks ago, the latest Civic Center Watershed Restoration floating island biofilter was built and launched in the Marin Civic Center Lagoon. This is the latest floating island biofilters that the Gallinas Watershed Council has launched at the Civic Center. The...
CANCELLED: Bicycle Tour “Bike the Watershed IX”
Bike the Watershed 9 is CANCELLED! MCBC and GWC invite you to our ninth annual bike ride & picnic! On August 17, 2019 from 10 AM to 2 PM come ride you bike with us! Start at the Marin Civic Center and enjoy a scenic bike ride through the Gallinas Watershed in...
Our Mission
Connect the people who live and work in Las Gallinas Valley with their creek and watershed. Advance local conservation action. Promote watershed restoration, protection and education. Please support us! Become a member of GWC.
Monthly Meetings
GWC usually holds monthly meetings on the First Wednesday of the month (except for holidays) at 7 pm at the Northgate Mall Community room in Terra Linda. Directions
Who We Are
Gallinas Watershed Council (GWC) is a group of concerned citizens who live and work in Las Gallinas Valley, North San Rafael, Marin County. From the headwaters in the hills of Terra Linda to the wetlands of Santa Venetia, we are committed to using the WATERSHED APPROACH to protect and manage our environment. We are a 501c(3) Nonprofit fiscally sponsored by MarinLink.
Learn what you can do and about watershed events. For more information please download the GWC PDF Brochure and the GWC Watershed Issues Map.
