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May News and Events

Bring your family to Lake Lagunitas tomorrow for Family Science Day! Learn more.
MMWD will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. For water-related emergencies, call 415-945-1500.
MMWD will be replacing water pipelines in San Anselmo at "the Hub" from June 3 - August 15. Expect delays. Learn more.
We are pleased to report that your drinking water meets or surpasses every state and federal public health requirement. To learn more, see our 2013 Annual Water Quality Report.
Fluoride and drinking water: MMWD adds a small amount of fluoride to our drinking water and we have been doing so since 1973. Learn more.
To read about the Draft Wildfire Protection and Habitat Improvement Plan for Watershed Lands, click here.
MMWD is pleased to be among the sponsors of the "Mount Tam Jam" on June 22. Learn more.
Not sure how much water your garden needs? Our Weekly Watering Schedule provides recommended irrigation runtimes based on current weather conditions. Sign up now to receive the schedule via email along with water-smart garden tips.
On the MMWD Blog: MMWD's Vegetation Ecologist explains why lizards are awesome. Read more.

GENERAL NEWS

Board Meetings

Heads Up: Summer Construction

Sir Francis Drake, Red Hill Ave. and "Hub" Pipeline Project

Capital Improvement - Water Storage Improvement Project

News Room

Event Calendar

Join one of our email interest lists

Construction Bidding & Planholder Lists

Meet the Marin Municipal Water District Meet MMWD

WATERSHED NEWS

Volunteer Opportunities

Family Science Day rescheduled to May 25. Learn more.
Trail Crew and Habitat Restoration events: View May and June events.
See our Volunteer section for more opportunities for internships, docent training, rare plant identification, and more.

Annual Parking Passes: Click here

Other Watershed News

The gate to the Leo T. Cronin Fish Viewing parking area was closed for the season on Thursday, February 28, 2013.
Fishing on Watershed Lands. Fishing Hotline: 415-945-1194
Buy annual parking passes online. Learn more.
Draft Wildfire Protection and Habitat Improvement Plan
FREE! Guide and map to Marin County's public lands. Click here to see the online version (5 MB PDF). Print copies are available in our customer service lobby and at Sky Oaks Watershed Headquarters.

CONSERVATION NEWS

Weekly Watering Schedule
Watering Index: 99%

"Save Your Green, Save Our Blue” with conservation coupons from local businesses. Click here to browse and print these money- and water-saving offers.

Bay-Friendly Garden Walks

Receive a FREE residential garden evaluation from a Marin Master Gardener! Learn about sustainable gardening practices and get water-wise tips for a beautiful, healthy landscape. Call 473-4204 to schedule.

Get a FREE Water Use Survey

Are you looking for ways to reduce your water use and your water bill? Through our Conservation Assistance Program (CAP), MMWD offers FREE, personalized water use consultations for your home or business. Let one of our water conservation experts visit your property to check for leaks, evaluate your indoor and outdoor water use, and provide recommendations to help you save water and money. Call 945-1523 to schedule.

Note: MMWD's rebate programs are currently suspended. The Board of Directors is committed to reinstating rebates as soon as the budget allows. We will make an announcement when rebates resume. Thank you for your patience.

WATER EDUCATION

School Programs

MMWD is pleased to offer FREE, fun-filled and informative environmental education programs for schools in our service area during the 2012-13 school year, including:

Watershed field trips
Musical assemblies
Classroom presentations
And more!

Join Our Email List

Teachers: To receive news about our water education programs, click here and select "Water Wonders."

Today is May 24, 2013

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220 Nellen Avenue, Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 945-1455

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Weekly Water Consumption
	Consumption average gallons/day	Consumption average /capita/day
May 13 - May 19 , 2013	29.9 million	161.7 gallons
Same week in 2012	27.6 million	145.2 gallons
Weekly Watering Schedule

Rainfall at Lake Lagunitas
Annual Rainfall (July 1 - June 30)	Total (inches)
July 1, 2012 – May 19, 2013	38.42
July 1, 2011 – May 19, 2012	40.34
Average year-to-date (July 1 – May 19)	51.59
View recent rainfall records and reservoir levels.

Reservoir Storage
Alpine, Bon Tempe, Kent, Lagunitas, Nicasio, Phoenix, and Soulajule Reservoirs	Acre-Feet	% of Capacity
Storage as of May 19, 2013	69,638	87.5%
Storage for this date last year	78,346	98.5%
Average storage for this date	70,750	89%

- Total maximum capacity of all 7 reservoirs is 79,566 acre-feet.
- Current storage (69,638 acre-feet) is 98% of the average storage (70,750 acre-feet) for this date.
- Call 415-945-1533 for a recorded message of our weekly rainfall and reservoir storage information.

Rainfall History at a Glance

Annual Rainfall (1880-2011)

Daily Rainfall (Current Year)

Learn More (Reservoir Capacities; Weekly Water Watch)

MMWD supports "Save Our Water," a statewide public education program designed to encourage Californians to make water conservation an everyday habit.