Contains results of weekly water samples collected at beaches in Marin County, CA. The weekly samples are collected and analyzed for Total Coliform, E. coli, and Enterococcus bacteria. Advisories are posted at a beach when a recreational standard for these indicator organism is exceeded.

Weekly results are published each year starting in April and continuing through October. Sample results in this dataset start with the week of May 29, 2017.

If a sample result is labeled "N/A" it means that no results are available from the beach location that week.

Counts of ranger-reported incidents by calendar month by various categories of infractions and by park or preserve. Rangers and law enforcement personnel enter these incidents into an internal tracking system. Data spans a rolling, seven year period beginning seven years before the last update date.

The data includes monthly counts of citations and field identifications.

Water use per capita for each year by major water district. Covers years 2005 through 2015. Districts are Marin Municipal Water District and North Marin Water District.

This data is gathered by the Marin Climate and Energy Partnership (MCEP), a group of representatives from all of Marin’s towns and cities, Marin County, Marin Municipal Water District, Marin Clean Energy, and the Transportation Authority of Marin. The purpose of the program is to assist Marin agencies to assess, prioritize and implement greenhouse gas and other conservation activities.

For more information about MCEP, please visit marinclimate.org

To learn more about climate change and energy metrics in Marin County, please visit marintracker.org

Maps and data associated with sustainability programs of the Marin Climate and Energy Partnership.

Marin County Fire Crews' physical removal of brush, trees and other vegetation at various Marin locations, to reduce fire hazard and/or treat invasive species. Marin County Fire Department works on lands owned or controlled by the County, State, Federal, public agencies and private landowners. These agencies and landowners often cost share with the Fire Department. Because Fire/Vegetation Management resources are limited, County Fire seeks to prioritize its work on projects yielding the highest benefits to reducing the fire hazard. Fire crew sizes vary but are typically 12 to 24 people. Data begins June 2017 and is updated every calendar quarter.

The fleet of vehicles, trailers and other equipment used outside that is owned by Marin County as of a specified date. Data includes vehicle make, model, model year, vehicle class and which organization in the County uses the vehicle. Vehicles include passenger cars, construction vehicles, police emergency vehicles, fire emergency vehicles, and landscaping vehicles. Other equipment used outside includes trailers, flood control pumps, generators, and other. The oldest vehicles have model years in the 1980's. Data is updated annually.

Annual greenhouse gas emissions (CO2 emissions) for each city, town and the unincorporated areas. Covers the years 2005 through 2015. Also includes the percentage change in emissions for each year, since 2005.

This data is gathered by the Marin Climate and Energy Partnership (MCEP), a group of representatives from all of Marin’s towns and cities, Marin County, Marin Municipal Water District, Marin Clean Energy, and the Transportation Authority of Marin. The purpose of the program is to assist Marin agencies to assess, prioritize and implement greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and other conservation activities.

For more information about MCEP, please visit marinclimate.org

To learn more about climate change and energy metrics in Marin County, please visit marintracker.org

Marin Friendly Garden Walks performed by Master Gardeners on Marin County residential properties that are connected to the Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD). The specialized and free walks by the knowledgeable and trained Master Gardeners focus on the many ways a homeowner can save water through improved garden landscaping choices, and improved water irrigation and conservation practices. A written report is provided to each homeowner. The program is administered by the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE). It is funded by various entities including Marin County and MMWD. Data is updated quarterly and begins in 2008.

Annual electricity and natural gas use per resident and per household for each city, town and the unincorporated areas of Marin County. Covers the years 2005 through 2015. Energy kWh and natural gas therms are converted to BTU equivalents.

This data is gathered by the Marin Climate and Energy Partnership (MCEP), a group of representatives from all of Marin’s towns and cities, Marin County, Marin Municipal Water District, Marin Clean Energy, and the Transportation Authority of Marin. The purpose of the program is to assist Marin agencies to assess, prioritize and implement greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and other conservation activities.

For more information about MCEP, please visit marinclimate.org

To learn more about climate change and energy metrics in Marin County, please visit marintracker.org

Work on trails and roads in the County of Marin's parks and preserves, in efforts to reduce erosion. The work has three main benefits: (1) maintain the sustainability and serviceability of the trails and roads; (2) reduce sediment deposition within the watershed; and (3) improve the visitor experience. Data is updated annually.