Conservation Sonoma Public Workshop

Conservation Sonoma Hosts Second Public Workshop for

Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan

Conservation Sonoma invites community members, landowners, organizations, and agency partners to join a public workshop on Monday, September 22, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Your participation is vital in shaping a plan that protects Sonoma County's sensitive habitats and species while balancing local priorities and needs.

This interactive workshop will:

• Review feedback submitted during the public comment period on the draft Planning Agreement.
• Share results from the community survey, including local priorities and areas of concern.
• Provide clarification on the HCP/NCCP process, next steps, and opportunities for continued engagement.
• Collect additional input to ensure the planning process reflects the community's needs and values.

Workshop Details:

• Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
• Time: 6pm - 8pm
• In person: 2550 Ventura Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
• Online: Via Zoom, registration requested

HCP Purpose and Goals

• Species conservation management
• Resource preservation partnerships
• Compatible growth and development
• Standardized mitigation coordination
• Regular alignment and consistency
• Working together for a sustainable future
• Conservation Sonoma is committed to working with landowners, organizations, agencies, and other interested parties to develop the Sonoma County Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan.

Your involvement is critical to the development of a successful plan. We plan to convene broad-based planning groups, focused working groups, and provide other opportunities for focused engagement as needed to inform the process. We hope to see you at the next public workshop or at a future community event.

Partners

Conservation Sonoma is a collaboration between Permit Sonoma, the cities of Santa Rosa, Cotati, Petaluma, and the Town of Windsor to lead the planning and development of a county-wide habitat conservation plan (HCP) under Section 10 of the federal Endangered Species Act and a Natural Community Conservation Plan (NCCP) under California Fish & Game Code Section 2835 (NCCP Act). Once developed and implemented, the Sonoma County HCP/NCCP will streamline regulatory permitting under state and federal endangered species laws while implementing an on-the-ground conservation strategy for some of the County's most sensitive and unique plant and animal species and habitats.