E*News & Views, September 17, 2026

 

Sustainable San Rafael educates and advocates for local government action to curb climate change and advance sustainability. Join Us!

Quick Takes


Tue, Sept 23, 3pm: Housing Forum with Call Marin Home and others. College of Marin. Details & Seats.


Wed, Sept 24, 6:30: Candidates forum for SR City Council, CA Assembly & Marin Bd of Ed. At SR High. Details.


Mon, Oct 5, 6pm: SR City Council expected to review next steps to deal with sea level rise in the Canal. Agenda & memos (when posted).


Tue, Oct 13, 5:30pm: Sustainable San Rafael President Ben Snyder explores how 'San Rafael is Fighting Climate Change' and how you can help. Marin Green Drinks at Lotus Cuisine, 812 4th, downtown SR. Details.


Sat, Oct 10, 4:30: 'Gather for the Planet' fundraiser for AIM's new Center for Food & Agriculture. Tickets.


Sun, Oct 25, 3pm: 'Party for a Cooler Planet' supports Resilient Neighbor-hoods climate workshops. Tickets.


Apply now: High school students who live, work, or study in San Rafael are invited to join SSR's Student Advisory Committee


Check out how Marin can move below zero net climate pollution by 2045 by adequately funding 9 key Climate Solutions. MarinCAN.

 

Sustainable San Rafael

2026 Summer Party


Come celebrate our collective climate action and sustainability progress for the year. This fun, free event brings together SSR members and supporters, community climate leaders, and elected officials for cool refreshments and lively conversation.


This year we'll be celebrating by the Bay with live music by Marin's own Tatum's Muse and special recognition of our Sustainability Hero of 2026, Jody Timms for her long and steadfast service in support of climate action countywide.


Saturday, September 19

3:00 - 5:00pm

Loch Lomond Yacht Club

(program @ 4 sharp)


Join the Fun!


 
 

Featured Events & Actions

 
 

Marin Mayors Brace for El Niño

Wed, Sept 30, 6pm: Marin County Council of Mayors and Councilmembers, Ecologically Sound Practices, MWPA & MCL host Dr. Daniel Swain and others to discuss flooding prospects this winter. In person at College of Marin, 835 College Ave, Kentfield.

 

Jared Huffman Climate Town Hall

Wed, Oct 21, 4:30pm: 'Time to Lead on Climate' is co-sponsoring Congressman Huffman's Town Hall as part of a nationwide series from Climate Action Campaign. Venue and other details coming soon.

 

Sue for the 'Endangerment Finding'

Hire the lawyers fighting to restore health & safety as the basis and imperative for federal climate action: Natural Resources Defense Council

Earthjustice

Environmental Defense Fund

American Public Health Association

 

Getting Off Gas

Fri, Sept 26, 1pm: 'Drive Electric, Save Money' in-person EV show in Napa. Plus webinars 10/14, 6pm 'Electrify My House' & 10/16, 11:30am 'Sunshares.'

 

Read Marin Biomass Study

Review recommended utilization pathways that would cut 3/4 of Marin's landfill GHG emissions--and could be key to reaching San Rafael's 2030 climate goals.

 

Keep Current on the Crisis

Climate One podcasts. 'What's Electrifying the Electorate?' 'Nature is Nonpartisan.' 'It's too Damn Hot.' 'Cities Leading the Way.' 'How to Talk about Climate Change.' 'Rights of Nature.' And more.

 
 
 
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