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Army Corp of Engineers will be surveying BMK’s South Lagoon and Novato Creek by water and land.

Work started 10/31/2024 and will continue next week.

Dear BMK residents,

I was informed by PG& E representative, starting September 23, 2024 for approximately one month, you might hear pile driving while they are building the area around the tower.

Thank you,

BMKCSD

Dear Valued Customer,

Your safety is our most important responsibility. As part of that commitment, we will be upgrading or replacing the transmission towers or poles in your community. This work will increase the strength of our electric grid.

Where the work will occur

Our work will take place near the transmission towers crossing Novato Creek in Novato, beginning in the next few weeks. Weather and other factors that affect safe working conditions may change our schedule.

What you can expect

• Our crews may use cranes and/or helicopters to perform this work
• PG&E contractor trucks and other equipment in the area
• We may need access to your property to complete our work and will contact you if special arrangements are necessary
• All personnel are require to carry valid photo identification and will provide it upon request
• Your electric service should not be interrupted, but we will contact you if there are any changes.

For questions

Please contact your local Customer Outreach Specialist, John Baston, at 707-867-9466 or email electricreliability@pge.com

Thank you for your cooperation as we work to enhance the safety and reliability of our system.

Volunteering with Point Blue’s Students and Teachers Restoring a Watershed (STRAW) at the Novato Baylands is a fantastic way to get involved in wetland restoration along the shore of San Pablo Bay, through field work and our native plant nursery, while meeting new people who share a passion for this important work.

Volunteer programming is offered Tuesdays and Fridays between 8am-12pm and Wednesday 1-3pm. Tours are also available upon request.

If you are interested in learning more, please email: novatobaylands@pointblue.org

Find more information on Point Blue’s website: www.pointblue.org

Owners that are experiencing power surges or flickering lights are being sought to volunteer their homes to have PG&E install a reader to monitor power issues. Please email Steve Nash of the PG&E Committee at snash@bmkcsd.us.

Bel Marin Keys CSD Certified Election Results

Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control has been visiting BMK neighborhoods recently.

https://www.msmosquito.org/mosquito-look-a-likes-out-in-force

PG&E will be in our area using a helicopter and/or drone to inspect the nearby electric towers and equipment. These safety inspections will take place within the next two weeks.

What you can expect

• During inspections, you may see and hear a helicopter and/or drone flying close to the equipment.
• They may hover in the same location to perform these inspections, and if they do, it will usually be for less than 30 minutes.
• Pilots will follow all safety standards and federal regulations.
• You may also see and hear PG&E and/or contractor trucks in the area

For questions, please contact PG&E at 1-877-295-4949 or email electricsafetyinspections@pge.com.

https://www.bmkcsd.us/mc-events/csd-public-town-hall/?mc_id=551

Public Notice: Boats parked and/or abandoned on Bel Marin Keys Community Services District property will be receiving the attached notice and are subject to removal. https://www.bmkcsd.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/00000-Courtesy-Notice-Prior-to-Removal.pdf

Dixon Marine Services have completed dredging operations at this time.

BMK Residents are encouraged to complete the linked Point Blue survey to provide feedback about the addition of signs in the community. Please follow the attached link to complete the survey. Thank you!