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Porterfield Creek Trails Open Space Preserve Grand Opening

Celebration to include guided hikes, remarks by City officials SANTA ROSA, CA (May 9, 2019) – The City of Cloverdale (City) and Sonoma County Ag + Open Space are pleased to announce the official opening of Porterfield Creek Trails Open Space Preserve (Preserve) – a 250-acre property nestled in the …

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Ag + Open Space Hires Julie Mefferd and Stephanie Tavares-Buhler to Fill Two Top Positions

SANTA ROSA, CA (May 2, 2019) – The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (Ag + Open Space), a special district of the County dedicated to protecting our working and natural lands forever, is pleased to welcome two new staff members to the agency. Stephanie (Steph) Tavares-Buhler started …

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Ag + Open Space Transfers 1,200 Acres to Regional Parks for Future Park & Open Space Preserve

SANTA ROSA, CA (December 5, 2018) – Today 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 nearly 1,200 acres of land purchased by the agency to Sonoma County Regional Parks (Regional Parks) …

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Beautiful 1,206-acre East Santa Rosa Ranch Protected Forever

Ag + Open Space and Sonoma Land Trust partner to conserve 1,206-acre ranch SANTA ROSA, CA (December 12, 2018) – Yesterday the Board of Directors for the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (Ag + Open Space) approved up to $3.48 million in public funds to acquire two …

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Ag + Open Space Board Approves Over $3.6 Million for Urban Open Space throughout County

 Funds to go toward park additions, trail connections, new Russian River access SANTA ROSA, CA (November 15, 2018) – On Tuesday, the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (Ag + Open Space) recommended funding for five projects within or near urban areas throughout …

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Ag + Open Space Conserves 1,600-acre Forest in Northwest Sonoma County

$5 million deal protects rare coast redwoods, includes future public trail SANTA ROSA, CA (October 8, 2018) – The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (Ag + Open Space), a special district of the County dedicated to protecting our working and natural lands forever, has acquired a conservation …

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The Pt. Reyes of Sonoma County: Jenner Headlands and Pole Mountain to Open September 7

(JENNER, CALIF., September 19, 2018) ­— The Wildlands Conservancy’s Gateway to the Jenner Headlands Preserve will enjoy its public opening September 7. Visitors to Sonoma County’s stunning coast will now have the opportunity to explore at their leisure and free of charge the trails of this spectacular 5,630-acre nature preserve …

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Ag + Open Space purchases 47-acre Mark West property as Part of Future Regional Park & Open Space Preserve

District spends $1.6 million to conserve land for natural resources, recreation SANTA ROSA, CA (August 14, 2018) – Yesterday the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (Ag + Open Space) closed escrow on 47 acres of land owned by the Wendle family, paying $1,645,000 in public funds to …

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Ag + Open Space to Purchase 275.5-acre Property as Part of Future Regional Park & Open Space Preserve

Board approves up to $5.35 million to conserve land for natural resources, recreation SANTA ROSA, CA (May 23, 2018) – Yesterday the Board of Directors for the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (Ag + Open Space) approved up to $5.35 million in public funds to purchase 275.5 …

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330 Acres of Local Farmland Protected Forever!

Ag & Open Space Board Approves $1.88 million to Conserve Two Rock Valley Ranch SANTA ROSA, CA (October 4, 2017) – Yesterday the Board of Directors for the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District (District) approved $1.88 million in public funds to purchase a conservation easement over Hansen …

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