This program teaches students about the biology, ecology, and control of local vectors. It also serves to inform the public about the services that the District provides, and strives to foster student interest in entomology and ecology.
Scope of program
Free in-class vector presentations are available to any school in Marin and Sonoma counties.
We participate in a wide variety of science-related events, and we organize art/science contests to further engage students.
Scheduling presentations/Events
Due to Covid-19, our education program has been suspended. If you have specific questions about our education program please email Nizzas@msmosquito.org.
We actively engage students every chance we get!
Every year hundreds of students enter our art contests!
"Hands-on" learning about ticks
Our summer program allows students to get a close-up view of aquatic insects
Resources for Vector Control Agencies
Click on the link below for a (painfully) detailed overview of our vector education program.
Website Accesibilty Policy Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District
Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and
channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District
has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and
commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and
other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome
feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.
If you need any special assistance or accommodations
Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations.
The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.
Compliance Procedures and Reports
In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards,
Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely
changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found. In our ongoing commitment to transparency, we make the
last three months' reports available to the public.
August 2021 Website Accessibility Compliance Report
July 2021 Website Accessibility Compliance Report
June 2021 Website Accessibility Compliance Report
Linked Documents and Third Parties
Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do
not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our
agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties,
we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.
