Each year SPAWN responds to many calls from concerned citizens about problems or emergencies on their property or at large. Staff and volunteers respond to these calls and helps refer problems to the appropriate agencies if necessary or find ways to prevent or repair the problem.
Who Ya Gonna Call?
Toxic Spills and Other Accidents Regional Water Quality Control Board- (800) 852-7550 (24 Hour Toxic Spill Line)
- (510) 622-2300 (General Non-Emergency Issues)
Marin County Fire Department
- 911 for Emergencies
- 488-4321 (West Marin Emergency Direct Line)
- 499-6717 (General Non-Emergency Issues)
Poaching and Other Violation Issues
California Department of Fish and Game
- (888) 334-2258 (For Violation Issues in Progress)
- (916) 445-0045 (CDFG 24 Hour Emergency Dispatch Center)
- (707) 944-5500 (General Non-Emergency Issues)
Road Problems, Runoff and Development Issues
County of Marin
- 911 for Emergencies
- 499-6528 (Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program - MCSTOPPP)
- 499-7226 (Creek Habitat Destruction, Runoff and Permit Issues)
Permitting Agencies:
California Department of Fish and Game
P.O. Box 47, Yountville, CA 94599
(707) 944-5500
Fish and Game Code section 1602 requires any person, state or local governmental agency, or public utility to notify DFG before beginning any activity that will substantially modify a river, stream, or lake. To obtain permission from DFG to proceed with your project you need to submit a Lake or Streambed Alteration Notification Form. For permit fees please see the DFG website.
San Francisco Army Corps of Engineers
333 Market Street, Suite 812, San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 977-8462
Streambank repair work often comes under Nationwide Permit 13: Bank Stabilization, and there will be no charge for the permit, although the ACOE may need advance notification of the work. If your project does not fall under Nationwide Permit 13 requirements, and depending on the details of the repair, the permit fee may be up to $100.
San Francisco Bay Area Regional Water Quality Control Board
1515 Clay Street, Suite 1400, Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 622-2300
The RWQCB issues water quality certifications for all Army Corps of Engineers permits. For permit fees please see the RWQCB permit fee schedule on the website. This agency may require some addional information that is not requested in the JARPA application. Check their website for the most recent requirements.
If you are interested in joining the team and helping to respond to problems, contact us!