Archives for “News Articles”
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Ag + Open Space awarded $90,000 grant from NASA
May 14, 2018
Ag + Open Space uses NASA grant to plan for resiliency In March 2018, Ag + Open Space received a $90,000 grant from NASA as part of the Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science Program. This grant funded …
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Tracking real-time rain data on Ag + Open Space lands
April 9, 2018
Tracking real-time rain data on Ag + Open Space lands Given the increased risk of flash floods and debris flows resulting from last October’s wildfires, our partners at Sonoma County Water Agency sought the help of OneRain to implement an …
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A Pleasant and Productive Day at the Dogbane Preserve!
February 8, 2018
A Pleasant and Productive Day at the Dogbane Preserve! Nearly 30 volunteers, including five young folks, joined us and our partners at LandPaths for a beautiful day of stewardship and cordage-making at the Dogbane Preserve located along Old Redwood Highway …
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District secures $1,750,000 for agricultural protection!
December 14, 2017
District awarded $1,750,000 for agricultural protection! The District is thrilled to have received two grants from the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation (SALC) Program – a component of the Strategic Growth Council’s Affordable Housing & Sustainable Communities Program, which supports the …
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The General Plan to Vital Lands: Looking Back (and Forward) with Richard Retecki
December 13, 2017
The General Plan to Vital Lands: Looking Back (and Forward) with Richard Retecki Serendipity often intervenes at the most critical times in our lives. This was the case with Richard Retecki, a Vietnam veteran whose first “real” job began in …
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Santa Rosa park honoring Andy Lopez on track for early 2018 completion
October 4, 2017
Santa Rosa park honoring Andy Lopez on track for early 2018 completion J.D. Morris | The Press Democrat | October 3, 2017 The northwestern corner of Moorland and West Robles avenues used to be home to a grassy lot containing …
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Mapping program shows Sonoma County vegetation and habitat in a new way
August 24, 2017
Mapping program shows Sonoma County vegetation and habitat in a new way Heather Bailey | Sonoma West Times & News | Aug 22, 2017 A new map depicting the vegetation, habitat and topography of Sonoma County is now available at …
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At Jenner Headlands Preserve, work begins to provide public access
June 29, 2017
At Jenner Headlands Preserve, work begins to provide public access Mary Callahan | The Press Democrat | June 28, 2017 Construction work is beginning next week on a parking lot, trailhead and other amenities needed to provide public access to …
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Towering, remote Sonoma County forest preserved with $4.5 million from local taxpayers
May 8, 2017
Towering, remote Sonoma County forest preserved with $4.5 million from local taxpayers J.D. Morris | The Press Democrat | May 7, 2017 ANNAPOLIS – Deep in northwestern Sonoma County’s thickly forested mountains, about 10 miles from the coast and a …
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Sonoma County open space planners launch broadest, most extensive planning effort ever
March 7, 2017
Sonoma County open space planners launch broadest, most extensive planning effort ever J.D. Morris | The Press Democrat | March 6, 2017 Hoping to set a commanding agenda for conserving its landscapes, Sonoma County’s taxpayer-funded Agricultural Preservation and Open Space …