Earlier this fall, the City of Sonoma Mayor Patricia Farrar-Rivas participated in Climate Week NYC through the Climate Mayors network, a coalition of more than 750 U.S. mayors advancing local solutions to global climate challenges. This year’s theme, #ImpactMultiplied, underscored how city-led projects—when shared and scaled—can accelerate progress toward a more sustainable and resilient future. … Continued
The Sonoma County Groundwater Sustainability Agencies are seeking input from agricultural groundwater users to help inform local groundwater management and support programs. If you use groundwater for agricultural purposes — such as irrigation, processing, or livestock — please take a few minutes to complete their short survey:🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/JW8JFZJ Your feedback will help guide future outreach, … Continued
The Special Meeting of the Sonoma Climate Action Commission scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, has been cancelled. The Commission will next meet on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Meeting details and the agenda will be posted in advance on the City’s CivicWeb Portal.
North Bay Zero Waste Week returns October 11–18, 2025 with free and low-cost events across Sonoma, Marin, and Napa counties. The week is all about learning new skills, building community, and creating healthy, low-waste habits that support our environment. Here in Sonoma, residents can join in on several hands-on workshops and activities hosted at the … Continued
Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in your community? The City of Sonoma has four exciting opportunities open right now, and we’re looking for dedicated, motivated people to join our team. We’re currently hiring for: Environmental Compliance Analyst – Help oversee the City’s stormwater program and support other environmental initiatives. … Continued
The City of Sonoma is taking another step toward a climate-resilient future with the launch of a citywide Tree Inventory, scheduled for October 1 through October 9, 2025. This effort is part of the City’s broader Climate Smart Sonoma initiative, which tracks and shares updates on progress of the Citys adopted Climate Action Strategies, local … Continued
Looking to save energy, reduce utility bills, and make your home more comfortable? Two free programs are available to Sonoma residents that can help improve your home’s energy efficiency and sustainability—at no cost to you. BayREN’s Energy Assessment and Savings for the Environment (EASE) ProgramBayREN’s EASE Program provides free home assessments to help identify simple … Continued
Celebrating Earth Day with a Hidden Gem! This Earth Day, the City of Sonoma and Sonoma Community Center are delighted to announce the winner of the 5th Annual Earth Day Photo Contest, themed “Hidden Gems.” The contest invited photographers of all ages to showcase the lesser-known, quietly stunning corners of Sonoma Valley—and the entries did … Continued
The City of Sonoma’s 5th Annual Earth Day Photo Contest is now live — and this year, it’s all about uncovering Sonoma Valley’s “Hidden Gems”! Thank you to the many talented photographers who submitted images that highlight the beauty of lesser-known natural spots throughout our region. Now it’s your turn to get involved — view … Continued
The City of Sonoma is conducting a survey to learn what our residents know about storm water. Surveying our residents about their storm water knowledge and behaviors helps us understand which topics could use more community education and outreach. Please take this 11-question survey to help us improve our public outreach and communication regarding storm water … Continued
