Archives for “People & Places”
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Saddle Mountain Open Space Preserve Prescribed Burn
July 14, 2025
On June 10, Ag + Open Space and Cal Fire completed the Clara Hunt prescribed burn at our Saddle Mountain Open Space Preserve. At 2.8 acres, this grassland burn was small but has the potential to have a big impact …
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Southeast Greenway Project Honored for Land Acquisition Success
May 28, 2025
Southeast Greenway Project Honored for Land Acquisition Success We’re proud to celebrate a major milestone in the journey of the Southeast Greenway – a project that just received the Merit Award for Acquisition from the California Council of the American …
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Remembering Sue Jackson: A Legacy of Excellence and Laughter
March 21, 2025
Sue Jackson was more than just an exceptional administrator—she was a cornerstone of Ag + Open Space, a fierce advocate for her colleagues, and a source of endless laughter and support. She first joined our staff in 2009, bringing with …
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35th Anniversary Reflection: Don McEnhill
March 21, 2025
Don McEnhill Deputy Director, Russian Riverkeeper My day job is working for Russian Riverkeeper, which works to protect and restore our watershed environment for the benefit of current and future generations. For much of the past 25 years we’ve worked …
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From Farm to Table
March 21, 2025
From Farm to Table: aspects of local farming with special guests each week. Catch recordings of the From Farm to Table radio show for conversations with Ag + Open Space about land stewardship and conservation! We’re talking about the importance …
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Staff spotlight: Rosie Clark (she/her), Secretary
December 26, 2024
Rosie was raised in Sonoma County and attended Sonoma State University obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a concentration in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation. Her love of animals has taken her from studying Spinner Dolphins on the …
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Celebrating the Legacy of Supervisor Susan Gorin: A Champion for Sonoma County’s Open Spaces
December 26, 2024
As we bid farewell to District 1 Supervisor Susan Gorin after 12 years of dedicated service, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space reflects on her extraordinary contributions to preserving the natural beauty and community resources of our region. Susan’s tenure …
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Staff spotlight: Victor Schwalm (he/him), Stewardship Technician
November 19, 2024
Victor most recently worked at Marin Water in partnership with Grizzlycorps, a UC Berkeley Americorps program. While there, he worked with the watershed department to coordinate volunteer programs including rare species monitoring, habitat restoration days and trail crew events. Before …
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Staff spotlight: Wald Zimmerman (they/he), Stewardship Technician
October 22, 2024
Born and raised in Sonoma County, Wald has a BA from San Francisco State University in Geography with a focus on Natural Resources Management and a minor in Biology. Since his graduation, Wald has explored his many interests professionally and …
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Staff spotlight: Samantha Delucchi (she/her), Administrative Aide
September 23, 2024
Meet the newest addition to our grants team, Samantha! She grew up in Sonoma County and attended the University of Portland where she earned degrees in Political Science and Spanish, with an emphasis in environmental studies. After spending a year …