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Saddle Mountain and the effects of the Glass Fire
octubre 27, 2020
Posted in: News Articles
Saddle Mountain and the effects of the Glass Fire During the Glass Fire, which is now thankfully 100% contained, Saddle Mountain Open Space Preserve burned almost entirely. The Preserve is closed at present to volunteer patrollers as we assess and mitigate …
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COVID-19 Agricultural Economic Impact Report
septiembre 29, 2020
Posted in: News Articles
In response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Sonoma County agricultural community, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space commissioned an economic study to examine the effects of the pandemic on food-producing businesses in Sonoma County from 2020 to 2023.
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Transformative youth program continues to thrive during pandemic
julio 30, 2020
Posted in: News Articles
Transformative youth program continues to thrive during pandemic Through our Public Outings and Youth Education program, we help support Sonoma Ecology Center’s EnviroLeaders program that provides Sonoma Valley teens with the opportunity to gain essential job and life skills through …
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Continuing to steward the lands we own
junio 29, 2020
Posted in: News Articles
While some aspects of our work have been limited due to the COVID-19 emergency, we have continued to complete several stewardship projects on our fee lands, the properties that we own and manage. From general maintenance to prepping these lands …
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Parks, preserves, and public spaces accessible now
junio 29, 2020
Posted in: Personas y lugares
We’ve always known that our parks and open spaces provide significant mental and physical health benefits to our community, and the current COVID-19 crisis has only underscored the importance of these lands. That’s why we were thrilled to see the …
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Protecting natural resources + preparing our lands for wildfire
mayo 29, 2020
Posted in: Personas y lugares
Though many aspects of our lives feel as if they are on hold, our work to prepare our protected lands for the potential wildfire season ahead has continued over the last few months. From monitoring vegetation to conducting prescribed burns, …
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Wild and Scenic Gloeckner-Turner Ranch to be Protected Forever
mayo 29, 2020
Posted in: Press Releases
Wild and Scenic Gloeckner-Turner Ranch to be Protected Forever 3,364-acre ranch boasts significant natural resources and scenic values, offers climate change resilience SANTA ROSA, CA (mayo 29, 2020) – Sonoma County Ag + Open Space is pleased to announce the …
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Our work continues while we Shelter-in-Place
abril 24, 2020
Posted in: News Articles
Our work continues while we Shelter-in-Place One month into this Shelter in Place Order and our hearts continue to go out to everyone in our community during these uncertain and unprecedented times. Even under challenging circumstances, our staff continues to …
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Healthy Lands, Healthy Economies 2020
marzo 12, 2020
Posted in: News Articles
Healthy lands support healthy economies The Healthy Lands & Healthy Economies initiative, led by Ag + Open Space, provides information about the multiple benefits of land conservation – including the substantial economic benefits that the Sonoma County community derives from …
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Modini Ranch: Preservation and discovery
marzo 5, 2020
Posted in: News Articles
Modini Ranch: Preservation and discovery Modini Ranch is a 1,725-acre property in north east Sonoma County. The original landowners, Jim and Shirley Modini, preserved their property in 2000, primarily for protection of wildlife habitat. Upon their passing, and in an …
