By Megan Kaun, Nichole Warwick, Lendri Purcell 12/1/17 California will restrict farmers’ use of certain pesticides near schools ac- cording to a new rule announced this November. Taking effect Jan. 1, farmers will no longer be allowed to spray certain pesticides within a quarter mile of public K-12 schools and […]
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10/25/17 OES Hazardous Waste and Debris Removal Fact Sheet Questions have circulated about how to most quickly and effectively proceed with toxic waste clean up as rains approach. This work is essential as Adobe Creek and Mark West watershed, among others, are at risk of toxic runoff. The California […]
By Kerry Fugett, 10/16/17 The devastation that hit Sonoma County residents, students, small business owners, workers and our environment during the recent wild fires has been enormous. With well over 7,000 structures destroyed, our community has had to come together like never before. As a leader in grassroots mobilization, […]
UPDATE: 10/15/17 – Vetoed by Governor Brown. Veto Message: To the Members of the California State Senate: I am returning Senate Bill 649 without my signature. This bill establishes a uniform permitting process for small cell wireless equipment and fixes the rates local governments may charge for placement of that […]
We are excited to have our beautiful Sonoma Coastline highlighted in the recent KCET and Link TV’s “Summer of the Environment,” video series, a state-wide project intended to ignite compassion and action for helping to save and heal our planet. https://www.kcet.org/shows/california-coastal-trail/experiencing-the-wild-sonoma-coast-along-the-kortum-trail This short video offers a beautiful overview of the […]
Supervisors Unanimously Approve Community Separator Ballot Measure and Designations . In August 2016 the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted 5 – 0 to renew longstanding protections for green buffers between towns and cities for another 20 years with a ballot measure requiring a countywide majority vote in the November […]
By Kerry Fugett, Executive Director Stepping into Dennis Rosatti’s role as Executive Director can certainly be described as “big shoes to fill”. But I am ready for this challenge and am extremely honored and excited for the opportunity to take those shoes and stretch them out. To keep those […]
What Is It? A County-Wide Climate Action Plan (CAP) that intends to provide a regional framework for addressing climate change. The plan builds on Sonoma County’s historic practice of reducing Green House Emissions through a combination of regional standards and local autonomy. The Climate Action Plan is being developed […]
The Proposal California State Parks has proposed a plan to create Fee Collection locations along the Sonoma County Coastline. The proposal would allow for $8 day passes for entrance into some locations, while having $3 hourly parking fees in others. There would be a low income pass, and a credit […]
Dear Friends, Members and Supporters, I am writing to announce my departure from Sonoma County Conservation Action. We are looking for someone great to take my place! The Executive Director job posting is found on our website I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to be involved in the […]