Non-regulatory & confidential assistance to our west Sonoma County community
Discover how a 90-year-old conservation legacy continues to shape Sonoma County’s farms, ranches, and rural landscapes today
June 11, 2025 / Read more
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Conservation in Action
Request for Bids: Confluence Reach Construction and Revegetation
We have two bidding opportunities for construction and revegetation of the Lower Green Valley Creek Off-Channel Habitat Enhancement Project – Confluence Reach. Please download the RFBs and plans documents to learn more.
February 16, 2026 / Read more
A Day in the Field: Highlights from Our 2025 Board Tour
As part of the 2025 Board Tour, we visited the Lower Green Valley Creek Off-Channel Habitat Enhancement Project at Iron Horse Vineyards, where construction is underway to support coho salmon and steelhead trout recovery in the Russian River watershed.
December 22, 2025 / Read more
Remote Site Incubation: An Alternative Method for Rearing the Endangered Central California Coast Coho Salmon in the Russian River Watershed
Since installing a Remote Site Incubator, Gold Ridge RCD has helped boost Coho Salmon survival by rearing them closer to nature.
June 13, 2025 / Read more
Lower Green Valley Creek Off-Channel Habitat Enhancement Project at Iron Horse Vineyards
We are constructing the Lower Green Valley Creek Off-Channel Habitat Enhancement Project on the Iron Horse Vineyards property. The project will contribute to coho salmon and steelhead trout recovery in the Russian River watershed.
June 26, 2025 / Read more
Celebrating 90 Years of Soil Conservation: A Legacy Rooted in Partnership
Rancher to Rancher: Building Resilience Through Shared Stewardship
On April 18, Gold Ridge RCD co-hosted a Rancher to Rancher gathering focused on soil health, grazing, and peer-to-peer learning.
May 14, 2025 / Read more
Serving western Sonoma County since 1941
We help our community care for land, water, soil, wildlife, and each other.