Archives for December, 2022

Our accomplishments from 2022: A year in review

El Recreo photo

Over the last 30+ years, Ag + Open Space has conserved over 12% of our county’s natural and working lands. As we look back on 2022, we’re proud of the work we’ve done to increase the scale, pace, and equity of land conservation by putting our Vital Lands Initiative into …

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Staff Spotlight: Pamela Swan, Grants Coordinator

Pamelas family

In this month’s Staff Spotlight, we’re excited to welcome Pamela Swan as our Grants Coordinator – a new role that oversees our Matching Grant Program and coordinates our grant-seeking efforts. Pamela holds a Bachelor’s in Conservation and Resource Studies from UC Berkeley, as well as a Master’s in Community Development …

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Ag + Open Space funds two new urban open space projects, and opens a second application cycle for Matching Grant Program

Colgan Creek

Park expansions and natural resource restoration projects funded in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, and a second round of Matching Grant funding opens SANTA ROSA, CA (December 13, 2022) – In the spring of 2022, Ag + Open Space launched the 2022 Matching Grant Program to provide up to $4 million to …

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