Reminder: The District’s Watershed Recreation Management Planning Feasibility Study will be discussed at the District’s Watershed Committee Meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 29 at the San Rafael Council Chambers, 1400 Fifth Ave. Go to meeting details: marinwater-ca.municodemeetings.com/bc-wc/page/wat…

Do you love nature, the outdoors, and talking to people?
We're hiring for two full-time, one-year paid fellowships focused on community engagement. One will focus on our work in forests. Apply by March 19: onetam.org/jobs-and-inter…

Thanks to a $4.26 million Wildlife Conservation Board grant, the One Tam partners will be able to manage, support, and improve the health of our forests over the next four years. 💚❣️

Read about how we'll do it and what that means here: bit.ly/3SO4jPy

Our One Tam partners Parks Conservancy, Golden Gate NPS, CA State Parks, Marin Water, marinparks have big news about our new-and-improved Marin Wildlife Watch program! Check it out at: onetam.org/technology-boo…

The prescribed fire applied to the southern end of the Mt. Tam Watershed on Oct.18 has been completed, with mop-up work continuing for the next few days. We thank our partners at Marin County Fire for all of their efforts to ensure the safe execution of this operation. A thread:

It's here! Our just-released and much-anticipated Marin Regional Forest Health Strategy brings together community engagement, environmental justice, climate planning, and best available science to protect and improve forest health. See the release here: onetam.org/one-tam-partne…

The Marin County Fire department is planning to conduct a prescribed fire operation on the Mount Tamalpais Watershed next week, weather permitting. The work is in coordination with Marin Water, which manages the watershed. A thread:

Remember to check with agencies for closures/safety info if you're planning on visiting parks & open spaces - especially during potentially hazardous weather events - follow Golden Gate NPS, Marin Water, marinparks, CA State Parks and check their websites!

Seeking a new team member to work in a collaborative setting supporting natural resources on Mt. Tamalpais. Learn more & apply: onetam.org/jobs-and-inter…
#onetam #mttam #mttam alpais #marin #conservation #conservation jobs #jobsinconservation #sciencejobs #naturelovers #parkjobs

For high school students: Do you enjoy being outside? Are you looking for a meaningful way to spend the summer and willing to try new things? Applications are now open for One Tam's high school summer internships! Learn more and apply: onetam.org/linc

Thank you to all fire & safety agencies involved in today's vehicle & vegetation fire. Please help to prevent wildfires by:
▪️ properly discarding cigarettes.
▪️ proper maintenance of your vehicle.
▪️ properly securing tow chains to prevent sparks.
▪️ keep vehicles off dry grass

UPDATED ADVISORY: Red Flag Warning and watershed closure extended until 6 p.m. Friday, 10/16. The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay Mountains, including the Mt. Tam watershed. Please be safe and be careful.

On Thur 10/15, we hold online talks about sea-level rise in Marin. Visit onetam.org/summit to learn about our 9 am-noon sessions, and onetam.org/bothin to learn about the 5pm session focused on Bothin Marsh and the Sausalito-Mill Valley bike path

📸 Dana Lui

Mt. Tam Watershed Closed Due to Red Flag Warning from 5 a.m. Weds., 10/14 until 11 a.m. Fri., 10/16. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected during this time frame, including wind gusts and hot, dry conditions. Please be safe and be careful.

Join our online conversation about sea level rise at Bothin Marsh and the Mill-Valley Sausalito Path. The One Tam partners will present 3 draft concepts to enhance the tidal marsh and elevate the path. Learn more and register at onetam.org/bothin

Questions about #climatechange in Marin and #California parks?

Tomorrow, Wed 11am, ask Rosa Schneider, CA State Parks, and Laura Castellini, GGNRA, during a 1-hour Q&A session. Go to onetam.org/summit and look for the October 7 listing to register.

📸 Paul Myers

This Thursday and throughout October, we host talks by scientists & managers about Marin’s changing climate, forests, sea level rise, equity in public lands, and other issues affecting us locally.

More info and registration: onetam.org/summit.

📸 Kirke Wrench/ NPS

There's no need to buy expensive gear if you're going outdoors! Most of the time, you can find what you need right at home. Still, there are some tips that will make things easier when you're figuring out what to wear when going hiking. #NationalPublicLandsDay

UPDATE: Watershed closure extended to 9 p.m. Monday due to Red Flag Warning. The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay Mountains from 9 p.m. Saturday, 9/26, until 9 p.m. Monday, 9/28. The watershed is closed during this time. Take care and be safe.

The song of sparrows became prettier after the Bay Area went on lockdown, a study found.

The reason: With the quieting of manmade ambient sounds, they started singing more softly, and thereby more sweetly.

inverse.com/science/corona…