Archives for “Press Releases”

Major investment in productive and sustainable local agriculture made by Sonoma County Ag + Open Space with conservation of McClelland Dairy

Landscape view of a diary barn with a green gras field in front. From McClelland Dairy.

Over several decades, landowner George McClelland has led by example in melding productive agricultural practices with thoughtful natural resources management SANTA ROSA, CA (September 22, 2025) – In partnership with landowners George and Dora McClelland, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space is proud to announce the conservation of the nearly …

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Save the Redwoods League and partners conserve 1,500+ Acres of Redwood Forest to Expand Regional Park

scenic view of hills with trees

SANTA ROSA, CA (June 24, 2025) – In a historic move for land conservation and public recreation in Sonoma County, local and regional partners have collaborated to acquire the 1,517-acre Monte Rio Redwoods Expansion property. Led by Save the Redwoods League, the project has now culminated in the purchase and transfer of the …

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Press Release: Upcoming prescribed burn at Ag + Open Space’s Saddle Mountain Open Space Preserve

Hills covered in forest on Saddle Mountain

SANTA ROSA, CA (June 6, 2025) – On or after June 9th, CAL FIRE will be assisting Sonoma County Ag + Open Space with a grassland prescribed burn at Saddle Mountain Open Space Preserve. The burn may be delayed if weather, air quality, or resource availability warrant. All CAL FIRE prescribed burns …

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Press Release: New Community Park coming to the Mark West Area

Ribbon cutting, May 2024 | Credit: Sonoma Land Trust

SANTA ROSA, CA (April 7, 2025)  – Ag + Open Space, Sonoma Land Trust (SLT), and the Mark West Area Community Fund (MWACF) are proud to announce the final step in the purchase of the soon-to-be Mark West Area Community Park. The 1-acre property is located on Old Redwood Highway, …

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Press Release: Ag + Open Space Announces Seven New Community Open Space Projects

A child in a field reaching his hands in the air

SANTA ROSA, CA (December 10, 2024) – Ag + Open Space is proud to announce seven new projects through our Community Spaces Matching Grant Program. This is the first round of projects approved since a major update of the program, which aimed to simplify the application process, provide technical support to …

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Press Release: Increasing access to agriculture at forefront of Ag + Open Space’s new Farmland for All toolkit

dirt and earthworms on a rake

SANTA ROSA, CA (October 21, 2024) – Sonoma County Ag + Open Space is proud to announce the creation of a Buy-Protect-Sell pilot program, which aims to address barriers for farmers and ranchers looking to own their own land. Via a simple initial application process, Ag + Open Space will …

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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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Ag + Open Space and Sonoma Water purchase Mark West Wikiup Preserve for conservation

Mark West Wikiup landscape photo

SANTA ROSA, CA – Today, Ag + Open Space and Sonoma Water are announcing the purchase of the 30-acre Mark West Wikiup Preserve in the Larkfield-Wikiup area of Santa Rosa. Home to half-a-mile of Mark West Creek, oaks, riparian habitat, and grassy open space in a residential neighborhood, conservation of …

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Press Release: Ag + Open Space launching re-envisioned Matching Grant Program to increase access, equity, and transparency

Riverkeeper Park

SANTA ROSA, CA (March 5, 2024) – Today, the Ag + Open Space Board of Directors approved the re-envisioned Matching Grant Program, a two-year pilot including an updated application process and resources set to go live on March 25th.  Now known as the Community Spaces Matching Grant Program, applications during …

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