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Bowman Canyon Habitat Protection and Public Access Improvement Project

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The Bowman Canyon Habitat Protection and Public Access Improvement Project aims to enhance ecological resilience and public recreation through targeted trail and road modifications within Marin County Open Space District lands near Novato, California. The project will reduce environmental impact by decommissioning portions of existing roads and trails that traverse sensitive habitats, relocating others to avoid these areas, and converting some roads into sustainable trails. Additional efforts include improving drainage systems, constructing new low-impact trails, and conducting passive habitat restoration supported by native shrub seeding and planting in alignment with the district’s established management practices. These actions are informed by five biological assessments and are designed to minimize erosion, reduce sediment runoff into waterways, and decrease habitat fragmentation while maintaining access for public use. The improved trail network will include fire roads, multi-use paths, hiking and equestrian trails, and dedicated hiking and cycling routes, with four new cycling trails designated as one-way to enhance safety, reduce user conflicts, and elevate the overall recreational experience. This directional trail design is a first for the district and reflects a strategic effort to balance conservation goals with growing public demand for outdoor recreation. The project embodies a sustainable approach to land management, prioritizing long-term ecological health alongside visitor enjoyment, and is being implemented by the Marin County Open Space District under the oversight of Open Space Planner Kelly Hyde, with public notice posted in June 2026.

General Info

Decommission sensitive roads, build sustainable trails, restore habitats, and enhance public access with one-way cycling routes in Marin County.

Agency

California → Marin County Open Space District

NAICS

237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionView NAICS

Place of Performance

Novato, CA, 94903

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(4)

SCH Summary Form - Bowman Canyon Habitat Protection Project

PDF•environmental-summary

Bowman Canyon Habitat Protection and Public Access Draft ISMND

PDF•mitigated-negative-declaration

Notice of Completion - Bowman Canyon Habitat Restoration Project

PDF•notice-of-completion

06-12-26-Marin County Parks Notice of Intent to Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration - Bowman Canyon Habitat Project

PDF•special-notice

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Timeline

PostedJun 15

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia → Marin County Open Space District

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / Agency

California → Marin County Open Space District

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Kelly HydeOpen Space Planner

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Implementation of the proposed project would meet the project purpose and objectives by protecting sensitive habitats while providing recreational opportunities on a sustainable network of trails and fire roads, informed by five biological resource assessments. This would be accomplished by reducing the overall road footprint through the decommissioning of some road and trail segments in sensitive habitat, relocating trails out of sensitive habitats, converting some roads to trails, improving some road and trail segments, development of new sustainable trails, installation of drainage and watercourse improvements, and passive restoration of sensitive habitats supplemented by additional seeding and planting of native shrubs consistent with the policies and best management practices included in the MCOSDs Road and Trail Management Plan. The proposed project would include fire roads, multi-use trails, hiking and equestrian trails, and hiking and cycling trails. Of the trails that are proposed for cycling access, four will be directional, allowing for one-way bicycle travel only. These directional trails will be designed to increase visitor comfort, recreational safety, and heighten the Open Space experience for all user groups. This is a new feature for MCOSD open space preserves that is expected to reduce user conflicts on the trail system. These actions would meet the proposed project purpose and objectives by protecting sensitive resources, reducing habitat fragmentation, improving trail sustainability by reducing road and trail erosion and minimizing sediment delivery into surface waters, and providing an improved and sustainable trail network for visitors.