Marin City Climate Resilience & Health Justice (MCCRHJ), founded in 2021 and based in Marin City, California, is confronting decades of environmental neglect, flooding, and health disparities in one of Marin County’s most underserved communities. For over 70 years, this historically Black, low-income neighborhood has been excluded from key infrastructure investments, leading to severe flooding that traps residents behind over four feet of contaminated water during storms. Many in the community suffer from chronic illness, yet clean water, air, and safe evacuation routes remain uncertain. MCCRHJ has demanded fair treatment and action, winning $10 million in 2023 for a new pump station to reduce flooding and participating in flood planning with FEMA and county officials. Their mission is simple: to ensure that Marin City families are no longer left behind when climate and public health decisions are made.
Terrie Green calling for action, Knee Deep Times, Photo: Katie Rodriguez, Nov. 2021
Led by longtime Marin City resident and organizer Terrie Green, Marin City Climate Resilience & Health Justice is driven by the people most impacted by the long history of exclusion and harmful planning decisions that have put the community at serious risk. With a small staff and team of dedicated volunteers, the organization leads local efforts to improve emergency preparedness, air and water quality, and equitable climate planning. In partnership with Marin County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, MCCRHJ has helped shape a $14.5 million flood resilience project and advocates for long-term solutions like wetland restoration and clean water infrastructure. Youth engagement is central to their work, including leadership training and hands-on education around climate change. The organization’s strength lies in its deep roots in the community and its focus on practical, lasting improvements that protect the health, safety, and future of Marin City residents.