Protected Lands

Land for Life

All living things rely on healthy, resilient lands to survive – and we protect those lands forever.

Land for Climate Resilience

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Connecting Communities to the Outdoors

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Land for Agriculture

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Explore the Vital Lands Initiative Interactive Map

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Conservation in Action

Property Spotlight: Oken

Blue flag marking restoration sites as the intermittent stream filled with water in last winter's storms. Read more

Press release: Sweeping West County ranches conserved for agricultural heritage and diverse natural resources

Landscape view of wooden fence, green field, and trees and hills in the distance. The sky is blue but has large white and grey clouds. Read more

Staff Spotlight: Taylor Acosta (she/her), Stewardship Assistant

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Press Release: Ag + Open Space helps sustain West County creeks and marshland with conservation of 139-acre ranch outside Sebastopol

Aerial view of Gillis Ranch Preserve. Read more

Public Meetings, Notices + Events

Advisory Committee + Fiscal Oversight Commission Meetings
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Board of Directors Meetings + Agendas
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Free outings to explore protected lands
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Current job openings and internship opportunities
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