Climate Archives

Celebrating Two Years of MALT’s Drought Resilience Initiative

June 7, 2023

In the spring of 2021, MALT launched the Drought Resilience and Water Security (DRAWS) initiative to help Marin County with drought relief.

Sunsetting over Marin County - drought report - MALT

New Report: Marin-Sonoma Coalition Battle Drought Together

May 3, 2023

The agricultural community is at the front lines of climate extremes and are being forced to adapt to these new climate realities.

Wildflowers bloom amid a MALT-protected ranch - 30x30 initiative - MALT

What’s Beyond the 30×30 Initiatives?

May 2, 2023

To have success achieving the goals of the 30×30 initiatives, we need to begin thinking about what lies ahead.

Rows of green swiss chard farm crops on Fresh Run Farms during a Field to Fork event, an example of a climate-smart buy-local strategy.

Marin Voice: MALT’s work to support ecosystem is part of a climate-smart strategy

February 22, 2023

Farmers and ranchers are among our greatest conservation allies and land stewards. We need to continue to invest in preserving agriculture to build economic and climate resilience, protect biodiversity, and connect our community.

What Role Can Agricultural Lands Play in Wildfire Protection?

August 15, 2022

Well-managed rangelands are one of the most important ingredients to mitigating the potential for devastating wildfire.

Cows grazing dry pasture, drought Marin County - MALT

Historic Drought Grips Marin County Agriculture

July 15, 2022

The total value of Marin agricultural crops and commodities produced has dropped by 5% this year largely due to a lack of water.

Oak tree surrounded by grassland, Marin County - MALT

What is MALT’s Stewardship Assistance Program (SAP)?

May 12, 2022

Learn more about our Stewardship Assistance Program (SAP) and our work with farmers and ranchers to improve soil and water quality.

Molly Myerson, Little Wing Farm, gives group of participants an overview of her operation at Black Mountain Ranch - MALT

Bay Area Farmers Come Together Amid Historic Drought

April 27, 2022

Farmers from around the Bay Area congregated this week for a workshop on low water farming practices and to compare notes as to what’s working amid the region’s historic drought.

How We’re Preparing After Another Dry, Record-Breaking Winter – Q&A with MALT’s Stewardship Manager

March 18, 2022

Hear what MALT is doing to better prepare our working lands for drought in the months ahead.

Partner Profile: Marin Resource Conservation District (RCD)

February 4, 2022

Given Marin’s proximity to the densely populated Bay Area, its plentiful open spaces—including parks, watersheds, and agricultural land—are no accident. They are the result of concerted efforts by myriad organizations, one of which is MALT’s close partner, the Marin Resource Conservation District (RCD).