Archives for “Press Releases”
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330 Acres of Local Farmland Protected Forever!
October 4, 2017
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 & …
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Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District Receives $216,000 Legacy Gift from Don Bradley Trust
July 19, 2017
Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District Receives $216,000 Legacy Gift from Don Bradley Trust SANTA ROSA, CA (July 19, 2017) – The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District (District) is deeply honored to have received a $216,000 legacy …
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Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District Board Approves $3.4 Million for Urban Open Space Projects throughout County
October 31, 2016
Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District Board Approves $3.4 Million for Urban Open Space Projects throughout County Pledged funds to go toward open space, restoration & recreation within or near cities SANTA ROSA, CA (October 25, 2016) – The Board …
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USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Invests $8 Million in Local Land Conservation
May 27, 2016
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller Visits Sonoma County after NRCS Invests $8 Million in Local Land Conservation Local agencies to demonstrate visionary ‘Venture Conservation’ model, outcomes SANTA ROSA, CA (May 6, 2016) – A regional collaboration of …
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District Helps to Expand Sebastopol Skategarden Park
December 16, 2015
Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District to Help Sebastopol Expand Much-loved Skategarden Park District will provide nearly $382,000 in grant funding for recreational improvements SANTA ROSA, CA (December 16, 2015) – Today the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County …
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Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District to Contribute $2.7 Million to Conserve 688-acre Kashia Property on Sonoma Coast
October 16, 2015
Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District to Contribute $2.7 Million to Conserve 688-acre Kashia Property on North Sonoma Coast Easement will protect natural resources, limit development, preserve scenic vistas, and provide public access SANTA ROSA, CA (October 16, 2015) – …
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District Wins Grant to Fight Climate Change Through Farmland Conservation
August 20, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District Wins $300,000 Grant to Fight Climate Change Through Farmland Conservation Program aims to reduce emissions, urban sprawl through protection of agricultural land SANTA ROSA, CA (August 20, 2015) – The Sonoma …
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District Board approves over $2.6 million for Colgan Creek restoration
April 21, 2015
The Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (District) today approved over $2.6 million in grant funding to the City of Santa Rosa (City) for restoration of a 1.3 mile section of Colgan Creek in southwest Santa Rosa.
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Sonoma County opens new park on North Sonoma Mountain
February 10, 2015
North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park & Open Space Preserve opens to the public Saturday, Feb. 14. The 820-acre park southeast of Santa Rosa features a 4-mile Bay Area Ridge Trail connection to Jack London State Historic Park. The trail climbs to nearly 2,000 feet on the north face of the mountain, leading hikers across creeks and forests and offering stunning views of Sonoma County.
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District and UCCE to plan “Incubator Farm” to support Sonoma County farmers
January 14, 2015
The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District (District) is thrilled to partner with the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) to consider plans to host an “incubator farm” on the Young-Armos property, a District-owned property located at the north end of Rohnert Park.