Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District



 

 

Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District is proud to have met the criteria for continued participation in the Marin Green Business Program.  The certificate was awarded on the 9th day of July 2018 for outstanding efforts to reduce pollution and solid waste while conserving water, energy and other natural resources.

Current Board Meeting Agenda

BIOGAS ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM DEDICATION – OCTOBER 17, 2018 11:00 AM  Press Release

Secondary Treatment Plant Upgrade & Recycled Water Expansion Project Update

MARIN COUNTY PARK NATURE WALKS AT LAS GALLINAS RECLAMATION PONDS

Sunday, November 18   10am to 1pm

Nature for Kids: Birds at Las Gallinas

Meet at the Las Gallinas Sanitary District water treatment ponds in San Rafael (310 Smith Ranch Road).Join Shannon Burke, Interpretive Naturalist with Marin County Parks, and WildCare’s bilingual Naturalist, Marco Berger, for a stroll around Las Gallinas Ponds to observe the waterfowl that inhabit the area. This hike isn’t just for the birds; We’ll also look for signs of river otters who are often seen swimming in the ponds. Remember to bring lunch. We request no pets (except service animals) attend.RSVP required; space is limited. Questions or to RSVP: Contact Marco Berger at marcoberger@discoverwildcare.org or (415) 453-1000 x17. Rain may cancel. If questionable weather, call (415) 893-9527 after 8am on the morning of the event to hear a recorded message if cancelled.Questions: Contact Shannon Burke at SBurke@marincounty.org or (415) 893-9520.

Please see the informative presentation  that was presented to the Board of Directors at the May 10th Board meeting from MARIN SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP  on Microbeads!

Recent Articles:

 Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District Non-Marching Band

 

LAS GALLINAS VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT FIGHT SONG!!

Northern Pintails Wintering at Las Galinas
Wildlife Refuge
Wintering Northern Pintails
Important
What not to put down your Drain
Learn more
about Recycled Water

PUBLIC NOTICES
Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District provides sanitary sewer service to ~30,000 people in north San Rafael. The LGVSD mission is to protect public health and our environment, providing effective wastewater collection, treatment and recycling services. Using permethrin on clothing and equipment to kill ticks is not recommended by LGVSD as it is toxic, even in very small amounts, to honeybees, fish and other aquatic life. LGVSD urges use of safer alternatives which do not contain permethrin based insecticides. Lateral Permit Application. Biogas Energy Recovery System. Notice of Permit Application – Lower Miller Creek Channel Maintenance.

What's New

  • Can’t Flush This Song

  • Water, Too Good to Waste

  • River Otters Visit Las Gallinas

    Star Academy High School Biology Research Cam

  • Recycled Water Taste Test

    Comparison of purified recycled water to bottled and tap water as mentioned in the Spring 2016 newsletter.

  • Birds at Las Gallinas' Reclamation Area

    Birds of Las Gallinas Marsh, filmed by Jeffery Martin. Click here for more wildlife information.

  • See Document Library
  • Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District is participating in a project that is designed to expand the beneficial use of recycled water. The advanced Recycled Water Treatment Facility will provide high quality water for landscapes at schools, parks, and other large irrigated areas. Learn more: Recycled Water Facility
  • The Las Gallinas Sanitary District Board of Directors typically meet on the second and fourth Thursday’s of each month. Meetings are open to the public, with closed session items noted on the agenda.

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