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A Farewell Message from General Manager Bill Keene
November 30, 2020
Posted in: News Articles
A Farewell Message from General Manager Bill Keene Greetings Ag + Open Space Community, On this my last day as General Manager, I want to take a few moments to reflect on my time at Ag + Open Space. When …
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Saddle Mountain and the effects of the Glass Fire
October 27, 2020
Posted in: News Articles
Saddle Mountain and the effects of the Glass Fire During the Glass Fire, which is now thankfully 100% contained, Saddle Mountain Open Space Preserve burned almost entirely. The Preserve is closed at present to volunteer patrollers as we assess and mitigate …
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COVID-19 Agricultural Economic Impact Report
September 29, 2020
Posted in: News Articles
In response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Sonoma County agricultural community, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space commissioned an economic study to examine the effects of the pandemic on food-producing businesses in Sonoma County from 2020 to 2023.
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Transformative youth program continues to thrive during pandemic
July 30, 2020
Posted in: News Articles
Transformative youth program continues to thrive during pandemic Through our Public Outings and Youth Education program, we help support Sonoma Ecology Center’s EnviroLeaders program that provides Sonoma Valley teens with the opportunity to gain essential job and life skills through …
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Continuing to steward the lands we own
June 29, 2020
Posted in: News Articles
While some aspects of our work have been limited due to the COVID-19 emergency, we have continued to complete several stewardship projects on our fee lands, the properties that we own and manage. From general maintenance to prepping these lands …
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Parks, preserves, and public spaces accessible now
June 29, 2020
Posted in: People & Places
We’ve always known that our parks and open spaces provide significant mental and physical health benefits to our community, and the current COVID-19 crisis has only underscored the importance of these lands. That’s why we were thrilled to see the …
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Protecting natural resources + preparing our lands for wildfire
May 29, 2020
Posted in: People & Places
Though many aspects of our lives feel as if they are on hold, our work to prepare our protected lands for the potential wildfire season ahead has continued over the last few months. From monitoring vegetation to conducting prescribed burns, …
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Wild and Scenic Gloeckner-Turner Ranch to be Protected Forever
May 29, 2020
Posted in: Press Releases
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 …
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Our work continues while we Shelter-in-Place
April 24, 2020
Posted in: News Articles
Our work continues while we Shelter-in-Place One month into this Shelter in Place Order and our hearts continue to go out to everyone in our community during these uncertain and unprecedented times. Even under challenging circumstances, our staff continues to …
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Healthy Lands, Healthy Economies 2020
March 12, 2020
Posted in: News Articles
Healthy lands support healthy economies The Healthy Lands & Healthy Economies initiative, led by Ag + Open Space, provides information about the multiple benefits of land conservation – including the substantial economic benefits that the Sonoma County community derives from …