Archives for “News Articles”
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Pryor Ranch and the impacts of the Walbridge Fire
November 30, 2020
Pryor Ranch and the impacts of the Walbridge Fire As wildfire season winds down and we transition to winter, we are reflecting on what we can learn from this year’s fires as we continue our preparedness and resiliency work. As …
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A Farewell Message from General Manager Bill Keene
November 30, 2020
A Farewell Message from General Manager Bill Keene Greetings Ag + Open Space Community, On this my last day as General Manager, I want to take a few moments to reflect on my time at Ag + Open Space. When …
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Saddle Mountain and the effects of the Glass Fire
October 27, 2020
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
September 29, 2020
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
July 30, 2020
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
June 29, 2020
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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Our work continues while we Shelter-in-Place
April 24, 2020
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
March 12, 2020
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
March 5, 2020
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 …
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Protecting wildlife on greenbelt properties
February 26, 2020
Protecting wildlife on greenbelt properties We care about local wildlife, both big and small! Ag + Open Space owns and protects several small greenbelt properties that help maintain urban boundaries, protect wildlife corridors, and can be utilized for grazing and …
