Archives for August, 2024

Staff spotlight: Eric Ross (he/him), GIS Analyst

Eric Ross with his infant daughter

Eric is coming to us from working in Sacramento as a Data Manager, primarily focused on a contract with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. In this capacity Eric developed tools for collecting data in the field, automated field data analysis and reporting, and supported conservation decision-making across 50 national …

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Press release: Major step forward as Ag + Open Space and Russian River County Sanitation District Board of Directors approve purchase and conservation of Russian River Redwoods 

View of the Russian River

SANTA ROSA, CA (August 22, 2024) – On Tuesday, the Ag + Open Space and Russian River County Sanitation District Board of Directors approved $6,180,000 to purchase and transfer ownership of the 394-acre Russian River Redwoods property from Save the Redwoods League (League) to the Russian River County Sanitation District, …

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Press release: Camp Meeker Forest Open Space Preserve – New park coming soon to West County

Landscape view of redwood trees, with sunlight filtering through. At Sonoma Space Open Space Preserve.

SANTA ROSA, CA (August 21, 2024) – Yesterday, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space’s Board of Directors approved funding for the purchase and conservation of Camp Meeker Forest Open Space Preserve. Located in and around Camp Meeker, this a 384-acre property will be owned and managed by Camp Meeker Recreation …

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