Sonoma County Conservation Action

What an amazing Election Night event at El Coqui! Amazing to see so many great allies, activists, supporters, and candidates!

Today is your last chance to drop your ballot off and vote for real progressive change in Sonoma county! Do not mail your ballot. Drop your ballot off at one of the many official ballot drop boxes in the county.

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We are honored to welcome Congressman Jared Huffman to Sonoma County Conservation Action’s 2026 Grassroots Gala as we celebrate 35 years of bold environmental advocacy and community action.

A lifelong champion for the environment, Congressman Huffman has dedicated his career to protecting our coastlines, public lands, wildlife, and climate. As Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, he continues to lead the fight for clean energy, environmental justice, and science-driven climate policy at the national level. Before serving in Congress, Huffman built a reputation as one of California’s fiercest environmental advocates, working to defend our natural resources and hold polluters accountable.

Throughout his career, Jared Huffman has never been afraid to stand up for democratic values and the future of our planet, even when it required political courage. His leadership has inspired environmental advocates across the country and helped shape some of the most important climate and conservation conversations of our time.

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the power of grassroots action, the progress we’ve made together, and the movement still growing stronger every day.

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A new executive order issued by Donald Trump seeks to dramatically increase domestic production of glyphosate-based herbicides and elemental phosphorus, citing national defense and supply chain resilience. The order directs federal agencies to accelerate permitting, expand production capacity, and reduce regulatory barriers tied to this controversial pesticide. Although framed as an economic and national security measure, the action raises serious concerns for public health, farmworkers, ecosystems, and climate resilience, particularly in agricultural regions like Sonoma County.

Executive Order to Expand Glyphosate Production Puts Public Health, Climate, and Local Communities at Risk Visit the post for more.

Just this month, January 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a major change in how it evaluates air pollution regulations. Under a new rule the agency said it will stop assigning a dollar value to the health benefits of reducing certain types of air pollution when it conducts cost‑benefit analyses for new standards. The shift means that life‑saving impacts such as fewer hospitalizations, reduced asthma attacks, and avoided premature deaths will no longer be translated into economic terms when setting limits on emissions from sources like power plants and industrial facilities. Instead the EPA will focus primarily on estimating the costs to businesses of complying with those regulations.

The EPA to ignore health effects when evaluating steps to reduce air pollution Just this month, January 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a major change in how it evaluates air pollution regulations. Under a new rule the agency said it will stop assigni…

Fueling Illness: Why Santa Rosa Must Uphold the Gas Station Ban for Public Health

In a moment when cities across the country are waking up to the hidden health hazards that surround us, Santa Rosa stands at a crossroads. The City’s forward-thinking 2022 ordinance banning new gas stations was a landmark move, protecting neighborhoods, water, and air from an outdated and toxic fossil fuel infrastructure. But now, under pressure from vague business interests, some are seeking to weaken this essential protection. The science is clear: gas stations are public health hazards. The City Council must uphold the current ordinance, without amendments or loopholes, and prioritize the well-being of its people.

Fueling Illness: Why Santa Rosa Must Uphold the Gas Station Ban for Public Health In a moment when cities across the country are waking up to the hidden health hazards that surround us, Santa Rosa stands at a crossroads. The City’s forward-thinking 2022 ordinance banning new gas…

It's a New Year and there's still work to do to protect Sonoma County and the planet. Maybe now more than ever...

NOW MORE THAN EVER . . . As the forces of greed and ignorance in Washington dismantle 50 years of environmental progress, we may feel powerless to impact our future. What can we do? We can continue to act locally and suppo…

When Washington turns its back on democracy and the environment, California leads. With the passage of Proposition 50, voters across the state, and especially here in Sonoma County, took a stand against the growing threat of authoritarianism and environmental collapse. We didn’t wait for the federal government to fix what it helped break. We organized, we mobilized, and we won.

Prop 50 is more than a technical redistricting measure. It’s a strategic, people-powered rejection of the anti-democratic and anti-environment agenda that’s spreading from states like Texas, and threatens to take root nationally if the MAGA movement succeeds in dismantling the EPA, gutting climate protections, and rolling back environmental justice laws that keep our air clean, our water safe, and our future viable.

When Texas redrew its congressional maps mid-decade to lock in partisan control, it set off alarms. But the federal government, paralyzed by gridlock and judicial complicity, did nothing. So California stepped up. With Prop 50, we rebalanced congressional power by authorizing temporary, fairer maps for 2026, 2028, and 2030, projected to create five more seats for pro-democracy, pro-climate action leaders.

This will affect climate policy by safeguarding against a MAGA takeover of Congress. Because who we elect decides how we fight wildfires, whether we regulate PFAS and microplastics, and whether we invest in clean energy or double down on fossil fuels.

And it happened because communities like Sonoma County led the way...

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Prop 50 Victory: A Win for Democracy and a Shield Against Environmental Destruction When Washington turns its back on democracy and the environment, California leads. With the passage of Proposition 50, voters across the state, and especially here in Sonoma County, took a stand ag…