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.
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...
Feb 2019 Creek Clean Up with Marin Academy Students
GWC's Alex Kahl and Mike McCrea launched on Feb. 28 from Buck's Launching with students from Marin Academy High School (San Rafael) to learn about the NERR, Sea Level Rise, and pick up trash that got washed down in recent heavy storms. They had to postpone by one day...
Jan 20 King Tide Creek Cleanup
Local volunteers keep Gallinas Creek clean. Ever been out on a King Tide Creek Cleanup? The best cleanup times are during King Tides. These highest tides of the year are almost 7 feet! Sound like fun? Anyone with a kayak or canoe can help clean up Gallinas...
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
You can join GWC Online Meetings via Zoom
Meeting ID: 817 8334 7570
Passcode: 541602
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.
