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Beautiful 289-acre El Recreo property in Sonoma Valley protected for future generations

El Recreo photo

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 announce the upcoming conservation of El Recreo – a beautiful, …

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Board of Supervisors to protect Paulin Meadow in Santa Rosa as open space

Oak trees at Paulin Creek Open Space Preserve

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), a 10.42-acre property that is part of a collection of publicly owned parcels adjacent to the County of Sonoma-owned Chanate campus, from the …

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Another Regional Park and Preserve Coming to Sonoma Coast

coastal view from Poff Ranch

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 + Open Space) transferred ownership of a 1,236-acre coastal property to Sonoma County Regional Parks. This land, owned and …

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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 District (Ag + Open Space), a special district dedicated to protecting our working and natural lands forever, transferred ownership …

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700-acre organic Two Rock dairy protected forever

brown cow

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 Space) acquired a conservation easement over the Mattos property – a 700-acre property located in the county’s Second …

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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 the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (Ag + Open Space) recommended funding for new recreational projects within or near urban areas …

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Ag + Open Space Board of Directors Approve “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 Space District (Ag + Open Space) approved the final draft of the Vital Lands Initiative – a long-term strategic …

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New Park + 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 (Ag + Open Space), a special district dedicated to protecting our working and natural lands forever, transferred ownership of a …

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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 upcoming conservation of Gloeckner-Turner Ranch – a sprawling 3,364-acre property along Rockpile Road near Lake Sonoma – through the …

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Ag + Open Space Board of Directors to Consider “Vital Lands Initiative” on December 17

Long-range strategic plan will chart next 10 years of Ag + Open Space work SANTA ROSA, CA (December 11, 2019) – On Tuesday, December 17, the Board of Directors for the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (Ag + Open Space) will consider an updated draft of the …

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