April 6, 2024

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Lower Russian River Governance Solutions Updates

The final draft of the Lower Russian River Governance Solutions Report has been published and can be found here.

In February, the River MAC formed an ad hoc committee to develop recommendations for how the MAC can best provide community education, gather feedback, and encourage broad engagement in ongoing discussions about the various options presented in the Blue Sky report. These recommendations will be presented at the April 11 River MAC meeting. The public is encouraged to participate during this hybrid meeting. Your feedback is important. How would you like to engage? What tools or resources do you need?

The April 11 River MAC meeting will also include a presentation from Sonoma County Health Services on CARE Court and an update from the Sonoma County Community Development Commission (CDC), West County Community Services, and Praxis Architects, on the permanent supportive housing and navigation center at George’s Hideaway in Guerneville.

Community Spaces Matching Grant Program Open Now!

Sonoma County Ag + Open Space has launched a pilot rolling application process for the Community Spaces Matching Grant Program (formerly the Matching Grant Program). The program focuses on protecting land and creating open spaces within Sonoma County’s cities and communities, through partnerships with local public agencies, nonprofits and federally recognized tribal organizations. An informational webinar for interested applications will be held on April 24 from 5 - 7 p.m. More information is available here.

Climate Resilience Survey

Visit Local Farms during Farm Trail's Spring Tour!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 4 & 5, 2024

It is time for blossoms, bees & barnyard babies! Visit local farms and producers in all their springtime splendor! Register for free to receive the tour directory and interactive map via email.

Free Citizenship Classes at the Sebastopol Library

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Forestville Tuesday 4/16

80 Appointments are available, register here at least 12 hours in advance. 

Never mix chemicals. Place in sealed containers in the trunk, packed to prevent spills. Needles must be in an approved container, sealed, and labeled. State transportation laws limit each vehicle to a maximum of 15 gallons of liquid (with a maximum of 5 gallons per container) or 125 pounds of solid material. Visit zerowastesonoma.gov for more dates and locations.

Clean Cars for All

The Air District's Clean Cars for All Program is now open and has expanded to the entire Bay Area (within the Air District’s jurisdiction).

The Clean Cars for All Program provides grant funding to income-eligible Bay Area residents to receive up to $12,000 to trade in their old vehicle (model year 2007 or older) and purchase or lease a cleaner vehicle or get a pre-paid card for public transit or an e-bike. Eligibility is based on income, the vehicle to be retired, and other requirements. Additionally, up to $2,000 is available for home-charging equipment when purchasing a plug-in hybrid or electric vehicle.

Fifth District Supervisor Lynda Hopkins | County of Sonoma | 707-565-2241

Lynda.Hopkins@sonoma-county.org

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