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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 …

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 …

New Park & Open Space Preserve Coming to Sonoma Coast

December 29, 2020

New Park and 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 …

Wild and Scenic Gloeckner-Turner Ranch to be Protected Forever

May 29, 2020

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 …

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

December 17, 2019

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, …

Ag + Open Space Protects Scenic West Petaluma Ranch

December 11, 2019

Ag + Open Space Protects Scenic West Petaluma Ranch Long-time ranchers, Walter & Arleen Jacobsen, conserve 127-acre ranch SANTA ROSA, CA (December 10, 2019) – Today the Board of Directors for the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District …

Graton’s only public park to open June 2

May 24, 2019

Graton’s Only Park to Open to Public on June 2, 2019 Public-private partnership results in community park and 10 new homes SANTA ROSA, CA (May 23, 2019) – The Graton Green Group and Sonoma County Ag + Open Space are …

Porterfield Creek Trails Open Space Preserve Grand Opening

May 9, 2019

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 …

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

May 6, 2019

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 …

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

December 19, 2018

Ag + Open Space Transfers 1,200 Acres of Protected Land to Regional Parks for Future Park and Open Space Preserve SANTA ROSA, CA (December 5, 2018) – Today the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (Ag + Open …