By Martin J. Bennett Last year the trade publication Wine Enthusiast recognized Sonoma County as the ‘Wine Region of the Year,’ and the Sonoma County Winegrowers Association announced that 99 percent of the county vineyards achieved their ‘sustainability’ certification. But the county’s farmworkers–who produce the wealth of the wine country–are […]
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The field canvass for the Measure I campaign has begun and SCCA’s team of talented organizers have already contacted thousands of Sonoma and Marin County residents to get the word out about this important ballot initiative. SCCA has worked hard for alternative transportation solutions like the SMART train for decades […]
Show up on THURSDAY to speak in favor of a more environmentally friendly and inclusive Local Coastal Plan (LCP) The Sonoma County Local Coastal Plan (LCP) is close to our hearts here at SCCA. It was our founder, Bill Kortum, who made Proposition 20 and the Coastal Act possible […]
Join Conservation Action Board and Staff for a Holiday Open House Where: SCCA Office 540 Pacific Ave Santa Rosa When: 5:30pm – 8pm Monday December 16th Conservation Action’s Board and Staff are opening up our office on Monday, December 16st for an intimate holiday gathering. Here’s a top ten […]
1st District Supervisor Susan Gorin SCCA endorses Susan Gorin for First District Supervisor. Susan has long been a long time supporter of progressive ideals in Sonoma County. She is an advocate of city centered, transit-oriented development, and played a pivotal role in preserving more than 800 acres of open space […]
By Neal Fishman, SCCA Board President Life sometimes takes strange twists and turns. For instance, how does a city boy from the Bronx end up as a leading Northern California environmentalist and a critical member of the SCCA board? It’s a good story and we’ll let you in on it. […]
SCCA was hoping to see Rohnert Park become the 8th city in Sonoma County to stop using synthetic pesticides in publicly accessible areas last month but the meeting was cancelled. At the last minute, three of Rohnert Park City Councilors were unfortunately unable to attend. The Rohnert Park Pesticide Vote […]
Join Conservation Action for a float down the Russian River with Don McEnhill, the Russian Riverkeeper & Riverkeeper Executive Director and SOAR’s Larry Laba! Learn about current water and river issues, and how we can do our part to help protect this incredibly valuable resource. Paddle down the beautiful Middle […]
SCCA is very happy to announce the 2019 GrassRoots Gala Award Winners. These esteemed people have shown great passion, fortitude, ability, and leadership in the field of Environmental Politics. We salute their ongoing efforts to ensure Sonoma County has a bright and sustainable future for all! Reserve Your Tickets […]
Urgent Action Alert: Please join us at the Board of Supervisors Meeting Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 8:30am Location: Board of Supervisors Chambers 575 Administration Drive, Room 102A, Santa Rosa Agenda Item to be Discussed: Toxic Free Future in and around Sonoma County Public Areas The Board of Supervisors will be […]