Archives for “News Articles”
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Calabazas Preserve OK’d to be part of county parks system
March 3, 2017
Calabazas Preserve OK’d to be part of county parks system Alec Peters | The Kenwood Press | March 1, 2017 In the maybe not so distant future, the public will have access to close to 1,300 stunning acres that make …
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The state of Sonoma County’s forests
March 3, 2017
The state of Sonoma County’s forests Arthur Dawson | For the Press Democrat | March 1, 2017 Editor’s Note: This is part two of a series about the indigenous forests that blanket Sonoma County — their past, present and threats …
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Sonoma Coast’s Stewarts Point becomes part of historic agreement for coastal ranch
February 24, 2017
Sonoma Coast’s Stewarts Point becomes part of historic agreement for coastal ranch Derek Moore | The Press Democrat | February 23, 2017 Martina Morgan’s black hair whipped about as she gazed out from Stewarts Point in northwest Sonoma County this …
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The history of Sonoma County’s woodlands
January 26, 2017
The history of Sonoma County’s woodlands Arthur Dawson | For The Press Democrat | January 26, 2017 Editor’s Note: This is part one of a series about the indigenous forests that blanket Sonoma County — their past, present and threats …
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Sonoma County takes another major step toward dream of a Mark West Creek park
December 13, 2016
Sonoma County takes another major step toward dream of a Mark West Creek park Derek Moore | The Press Democrat | December 11, 2016 Plans for a regional park in the Mark West Creek area northeast of Santa Rosa received …
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Grant floats dreams of Petaluma small boat dock
November 29, 2016
Grant floats dreams of Petaluma small boat dock Eric Gneckow | Argus-Courier Staff | November 20, 2016 Plans to improve recreation and access along the Petaluma River took a step forward this month with a pledge of $100,000 toward construction …
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Town of Graton to get first-ever public park
November 17, 2016
Town of Graton to get first-ever public park Krista Sherer | Sonoma West Times & News | November 16, 2016 Open Space District approves $3.4 million for urban projects throughout the county The town of Graton will soon be hearing …
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Laguna Skategarden Park’s has new light and new hours
October 3, 2016
Laguna Skategarden Park’s has new light and new hours Amie Windsor | Sonoma West Times & News | September 28, 2016 Skate park open until 10 p.m. Sebastopol skaters rejoice: the Laguna Skategarden Park’s hours have been extended to 10 …
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Pole Mountain on Sonoma Coast set to open to public next year
September 14, 2016
Pole Mountain on Sonoma Coast set to open to public next year Angela Hart | THE PRESS DEMOCRAT | September 13, 2016 Pole Mountain on Sonoma Coast set to open to public next year Come next year, the highest peak …
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Sonoma County snares $8 million to fight drought, climate change
May 27, 2016
Sonoma County snares $8 million to fight drought, climate change Sonoma County secured an $8 million federal grant to fund conservation projects and acquire land development rights that help combat the impacts of drought and climate change in the Russian …