Posted on November 6, 2024
MARIN CITY, Calif. – Please join our Project Kickoff Celebration for the Marin City Flood Resilience Project on Thursday, Nov 7, 10-11 a.m. This event celebrates Marin City’s selection to be part of a Congressional Pilot Program to improve flood safety and address other water resource challenges in historically-underserved communities across the United States. Marin City was selected by the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works to be one of 12 communities who will participate in this program where the federal government will cover 100 percent of the cost of a small water resources project.
The new project will focus on addressing flooding to improve safety, health and community well-being. USACE will be partnering with Marin City Community Services District, Marin County, and other local and state agencies to implement this project.
Event Details:
WHAT: Marin City Flood Resilience Project Kickoff Celebration
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 7, 10-11 a.m.
WHERE: Intersection of Drake Avenue and Donahue Street, Marin City, CA 94965
WHO: * Ms. Terrie Green, Marin City Community Services District Board Member and Marin City Climate Resilience and Health Justice Executive Director (Master of Ceremonies)
* Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Shebesta, USACE San Francisco District Commander
* Tommy Williams, USACE San Francisco District Deputy for Project Management
With Special Guests
* U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman and Marin County Supervisor Stephanie Moulton-Peters
Hear firsthand testimonials on the need for flood resilience projects from residents and community leaders.
Getting There:
The event will be held at the intersection of Drake Street and Donahue Avenue in Marin City. Parking will be available at St. Andrews Church located at 101 Donahue Street. In case of rain, the event will take place in the community room at St. Andrews Church.
More about Section 165(a) Program:
The pilot program is being funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed by Congress in 2021. The program was authorized under Section 165(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020. Through the Corps’ Continuing Authorities Program, this new authorization allows the Corps to pursue small civil works projects and to pay 100 percent of the cost. Most Corps of Engineers programs require at least some local cost sharing. Broadly, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers helps communities address a range of water resources issues including aquatic ecosystem restoration, flood risk management and commercial navigation. Local USACE districts will work with project sponsors and local communities to move these projects into their planning, design and construction phases.
