Together, Heather Hannan-Kramer and Ariel Kelley represent a powerful partnership on the council that will be instrumental in shaping Healdsburg’s future. Their combined expertise in business strategy, climate action, and social equity makes them the ideal candidates to lead the city toward a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future. By […]
Matthew Callaway
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A Commitment to Our Children and Community Sonoma County Conservation Action proudly endorses Measure I as a crucial investment in our future. With Sonoma County losing over 40% of its childcare capacity, parents are struggling to find affordable, quality care. This shortage has also impacted our youngest residents, nearly 70% […]
Sonoma County Conservation Action proudly endorses Brian Barnacle, Frank Quint, and Blake Hooper in the November 2024 Petaluma City Council election. Each candidate reflects the values of sustainable growth, social equity, and thoughtful governance, making them strong advocates for the future of Petaluma. Brian Barnacle, the District 6 incumbent, has […]
Sonoma County Conservation Action (SCCA) is OPPOSED to Measure J which has been submitted for voter consideration on the November 2024 Ballot by a group named the Coalition to End Factory Farming. The SCCA Board, after careful deliberation and consultation with a its many local environmental and agricultural partners, is […]
A Look Back The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) system has seen significant progress in its bid to provide efficient and eco-friendly transportation solutions for the region’s inhabitants. Since its inception, the rail system has achieved remarkable milestones, including extending its reach and enhancing connectivity. The significant accomplishment of extending […]
On December 12, the Board of Supervisors revisited the Oak & Tree protection ordinances that will give broad legal protections to our county’s trees and oak woodlands. We are so thankful for the community sending in letters, emails, and coming out to show their support for these critical ordinances at […]
California’s storied history of environmental leadership is punctuated by its constant battle with prolonged droughts and the challenges they bring. Historically, in a bid to combat these water shortages, synthetic turf emerged as a stop-gap solution, offering a green facade with seemingly minimal water requirements. Its low-maintenance and water-saving benefits […]
As we barrel towards the end of 2023, we also run headlong into a jam-packed election year in 2024. Because the Presidential Primary (save us all) come to California early, Sonoma County’s Supervisorial primaries are also held this coming March. There are three districts on the ballot – District 1 […]
Join SCCA July 8th for Our 2023 Grass Roots Gala! This Year’s Gala will include Guest Speakers, Silent Auction, Awards, Diner, and More… Our theme this year is “Grassroots Gala Garden Party”. Our program this year will focus on public policies that our organization and our allies are currently working […]
In January 2023, two community groups filed a lawsuit against an environment impact report (EIR) that allows large scale redevelopment at the former Sonoma Developmental Center. The lawsuit seeks to protect wildlife from out-of-scale development and humans from a flawed report on wildfire evacuation. Here is a summary of some […]