Lagunitas Creek winds through West Marin, its shifting channel constantly reshaping its banks in a natural process of erosion and deposition. For property owners living along the creek and its tributaries, the changes can threaten structures and home values, setting up a clash between development and nature.

Enter the Marin Resource Conservation District’s Urban Streams Coordination Program, a countywide service that helps property owners navigate the challenges of living beside creeks. The program serves residents…