Archives for “Press Releases”
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Press Release: Ag + Open Space launching re-envisioned Matching Grant Program to increase access, equity, and transparency
March 5, 2024
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 …
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Press release: Ag + Open Space and Regional Parks Welcome Visitors to Newest Regional Park & Open Space Preserve
February 14, 2024
SANTA ROSA, CA (February 13, 2024) – Sonoma County Ag + Open Space is pleased to announce the purchase of Chanslor Ranch – a 378-acre property along Highway 1 near Bodega Bay, which is now the county’s newest regional park …
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Press release: Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway takes one big step forward with Ag + Open Space support
February 7, 2024
SANTA ROSA, CA (February 7, 2024) – Yesterday, the Sonoma County Ag + Open Space Board of Directors voted in favor of allocating up to $1 million, over half of the purchase price, in Matching Grant funds to support the …
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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 …