Marin City marks beginning of flood-control project
Marin City residents gathered at a flood-prone intersection Thursday to celebrate the culmination of decades of advocacy work.
The event at Drake Avenue and Donahue Street was organized to kick off the Marin City Flood Resilience Project. About 75 community members attended the event with federal, state and local officials.
“This is so exciting,” said Terrie Green, a Marin City Community Services District board member. “This is a life-changing event.”
In August, Marin City was among 12 communities selected for a national pilot program funded by $120 million for flood infrastructure projects. The program aims to improve flood safety and health in historically and economically underserved communities.
The program is funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 and covers 100% of project costs.
“This program was designed to make sure that underserved communities have a guaranteed seat at the table,” said U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman, whose district includes Marin County. “They haven’t always had that.
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By: Krissy Waite
Source: Marin Independent Journal
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