History of Ranching along the San Francisco Bay
Join Sonoma Resource Conservation District to walk alongside the largest in-tact tidal salt marsh: the Petaluma Marsh. You'll hear about the ranching legacy in the baylands and how local partners are working together to understand the river's historical hydrology, in order to identify and prioritize multi-benefit wetland restoration opportunities in the watershed.
Meet local rancher Craig Jacobsen, representatives from the Sonoma Resource Conservation District and other local partners as we:
- preview a new short video “The Marsh: Baylands in Transition”
- present some of the initial findings in the developing Petaluma River Historical Hydrology Study
- see a legacy of hay production and ranching near the bay
- share the stunning viewsheds of this dynamic watershed
The tour will highlight this protected 368 acre ranch as we walk out to a portion of the levee paralleling the Petaluma River. You won’t want to miss this exclusive opportunity!
For more information please email Christine at ckuehn@sonomarcd.org or call 707.569.1448 ext. 114. There is no cost for this event. This outing is made possible by the voters of Sonoma County who fund the Agricultural and Open Space District's work with a quarter cent sales tax.