Archives for “Press Releases”
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …