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Coverage dated October 26, 2026

Marin County plans to use Phoenix Lake for flood-mitigation effort

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By John Ramos As Marin County residents prepare for what could be increased flooding this winter, officials have developed a plan to use an existing reservoir as a buffer for the heavy rains to come. And on Monday, they got a small reminder of why that may be necessary.

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  1. KQED News

    Marin County Lowers Lake Phoenix to Lessen Likelihood of Winter Flooding (opens KQED News)

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    Marin Water will start pumping lake water on Monday to reduce creek levels ahead of seasonal storms.

  2. KION Central Coast

    Phoenix Lake will be used for flood-mitigation effort in Marin County (opens KION Central Coast)

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    John Ramos reports.

  3. KION Central Coast

    Marin County plans to use Phoenix Lake for flood-mitigation effort (opens KION Central Coast)

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    KION Central Coast's feed description

    By John Ramos As Marin County residents prepare for what could be increased flooding this winter, officials have developed a plan to use an existing reservoir as a buffer for the heavy rains to come. And on Monday, they got a small reminder of why that may be necessary.

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