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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 …

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 …

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), …

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 …

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 …

700-acre organic Two Rock dairy protected forever

April 15, 2021

700 More Acres of Local Farmland Protected Forever! Ag + Open Space and Mattos family conserve organic Petaluma dairy property SANTA ROSA, CA (April 15, 2021) – Yesterday the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (Ag + Open …

Ag + Open Space Board Approves $5.8 Million for Community-Led Open Space Projects Countywide

March 23, 2021

Ag + Open Space Board Approves $5.8 Million for Community-Led Open Space Projects Countywide Funding will go towards new and enhanced parks, trail connections, and increased accessibility SANTA ROSA, CA (March 23, 2021) – Today, the Board of Directors of …

Ag + Open Space Board of Directors Approve “Vital Lands Initiative”

January 26, 2021

Ag + Open Space Board Approves “Vital Lands Initiative” Long-range strategic plan will focus on climate change & social equity SANTA ROSA, CA (January 26, 2021) – Today the Board of Directors for the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open …

New Park & Open Space Preserve Coming to Sonoma Coast

December 29, 2020

New Park and Open Space Preserve Coming to Sonoma Coast Ag + Open Space Transfers 335 Acres of Protected Land to Regional Parks SANTA ROSA, CA (December 29, 2020) – Yesterday, the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District …

Wild and Scenic Gloeckner-Turner Ranch to be Protected Forever

May 29, 2020

Wild and Scenic Gloeckner-Turner Ranch to be Protected Forever 3,364-acre ranch boasts significant natural resources and scenic values, offers climate change resilience SANTA ROSA, CA (May 29, 2020) – Sonoma County Ag + Open Space is pleased to announce the …