Creating a Legacy of Conservation
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acres conserved since 1976
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classes participated in immersive nature-based field trips in 2025: 73% from Title 1 schools
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4,000 burn piles with 500,000 cubic feet of material were burned as part of our Living with Wildfire strategy
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Acquired 3,000 acres of camp properties in the Sonoma Baylands primed for wetland restoration.
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4 new parks in areas where residents don’t have adequate access to nature: Graton Town Square, Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway, Mark West Community Park, and Petaluma River Park
23%
23% of Sonoma County is conserved toward Sonoma County’s 30×30 goal
2,000+
2,000+ plant and animal species live in Sonoma County
12.4m
$12.4 million annual operating budget FYE 2026
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44 full-time staff and growing!
IMPACT STATEMENT
Sonoma Land Trust has protected nearly 63,000 acres, restored vital habitats, and expanded access to nature by working closely with our local community. From ambitious land acquisitions to pioneering climate resilience projects, we are building a healthier, more connected future for everyone. Together, we are creating a legacy of conservation that will endure for generations.
2024–2025 impact report
Deepening our commitment to the people and places of Sonoma County
In the past year, Sonoma Land Trust has further demonstrated our deep commitment to the people and places that make this region extraordinary. We worked on several significant conservation efforts, offering project assistance to the 1,157 acre Monte Rio Redwoods expansion, and acquiring Camps 3 and 5 to make our Baylands project the largest wetland restoration effort in the North Bay. Through our growing youth development programs, we’re ensuring that conservation values are passed onto the next generation. Our environmental advocacy kicked into high gear as well, as we helped secure funding and advance legislation that strengthens climate resilience, accelerates land protection, and safeguards wildlife habitat well into the future.
“Sonoma Land Trust is, indeed, A Force for Nature. The success of the organization is a testament to the generosity of our community and the dedication of volunteers and staff, reflecting the vital importance of land conservation to the future of Sonoma County and our planet.”
“We love birding on the coast, especially in winter, and to know that SLT is protecting that land means a lot. It’s all about legacy. We’re not going to be around forever, but we want the land—and the birds—to be here for future generations.”
“Malcolm and I have lots of grandchildren and many of them call Sonoma County home. There is nothing more precious than protecting our lands for their future and their children’s future. Sonoma Land Trust is doing that now and forever. I can think of no greater gift to give the next generations than preserving our environment.”
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