Archives for “Press Releases”
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Press release: Sweeping West County ranches conserved for agricultural heritage and diverse natural resources
November 16, 2023
SANTA ROSA, CA (November 15, 2023) – Sonoma County Ag + Open Space is proud to announce two projects that will together conserve nearly 700 acres between Forestville and Santa Rosa for habitat restoration, flood control, agriculture, and the scenic …
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Press Release: Ag + Open Space helps sustain West County creeks and marshland with conservation of 139-acre ranch outside Sebastopol
October 23, 2023
SANTA ROSA, CA (October 23, 2023) – “We want to be a part of keeping West County’s character alive and flourishing,” said Lorri Duckworth who along with her husband, Oscar, helped purchase Gillis Ranch Preserve with their colleague, Greg Gillis. …
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Ag + Open Space gives major boost to urban parks and agriculture with $7.2 million in Matching Grants
August 23, 2023
SANTA ROSA, CA (August 23, 2023) – With an agenda item that ended in applause, hugs, and even a few tears, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space is proud to announce that yesterday our Board of Directors awarded $7.2 million …
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Ag + Open Space partners with local nonprofits to run public outings and youth education programs on conserved lands
July 19, 2023
Ag + Open Space partners with local nonprofits to run public outings and youth education programs on conserved lands SANTA ROSA, CA (July 11, 2023) – Today, the Sonoma County Ag + Open Space Board of Directors approved $1.7M for …
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Ag + Open Space and Regional Parks Partner to Conserve 378-Acre Chanslor Ranch near Bodega Bay
May 31, 2023
Ranch boasts significant ecological, recreational, and scenic values; builds climate resilience. SANTA ROSA, CA (May 25, 2023) – Sonoma County Ag + Open Space and Sonoma County Regional Parks are pleased to announce the upcoming conservation of Chanslor Ranch – …
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Ag + Open Space funds two new urban open space projects, and opens a second application cycle for Matching Grant Program
December 13, 2022
Park expansions and natural resource restoration projects funded in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, and a second round of Matching Grant funding opens SANTA ROSA, CA (December 13, 2022) – In the spring of 2022, Ag + Open Space launched the 2022 …
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Beautiful 289-acre El Recreo property in Sonoma Valley protected for future generations
June 23, 2022
Conservation of vital greenbelt property ensures protection of water, wildlife, and local character SANTA ROSA, CA (June 23, 2022) – Through a vital partnership with the Bucklin, Tilt, and English families, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space is proud to …
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County to protect Paulin Meadow in Santa Rosa as open space
November 22, 2021
Board of Supervisors to protect Paulin Meadow in Santa Rosa as open space Santa Rosa, CA – October 29, 2021 – The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is expected next week to approve the transfer of Parcel J (Paulin Meadow), …
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New Regional Park and Preserve Coming to Sonoma Coast
August 25, 2021
Another Regional Park and Preserve Coming to Sonoma Coast Ag + Open Space Transfers 1,236-acre Wright Hill Ranch to Regional Parks SANTA ROSA, CA (August 23, 2021) – This month the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (Ag …
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New Regional Park and Preserve Coming to Sonoma Valley
July 19, 2021
New Regional Park and Preserve Coming to Sonoma Valley Ag + Open Space Transfers 1,290-acre Calabazas Creek Open Space Preserve to Regional Parks SANTA ROSA, CA (July 19, 2021) – This month the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space …