THOMPSON ANNOUNCES 2025 SONOMA COUNTY CLIMATE CRISIS CHAMPION

Napa - Sunday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Robert Ashe was chosen as the 2025 Sonoma County Climate Crisis Champion. Each year, Rep. Thompson recognizes community members across California's Fourth Congressional District to honor for their outstanding efforts to address our ongoing climate crisis.

"Mr. Robert Ashe has made an incredible impact on the Sonoma County community through his extensive volunteering efforts to restore and protect Santa Rosa Creek," said Thompson. "Mr. Ashe dedicates his time volunteering and leading others in conservation efforts along the riparian zone of Santa Rosa Creek. His efforts at removing graffiti, upkeeping trails, and clearing hazards make the area not only better for the environment, but also for human use. His hard work and commitment to the environment is impressive and important to the community. I am honored to name Robert Ashe a Climate Crisis Champion"

Rep. Thompson was honored to award this year's Climate Crisis Champions across each of our five counties in the 4^th District: Lake, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo. Champions are selected for their significant efforts to combat our continuing climate crisis and protect our environment at home in our communities. Through their advocacy, Climate Crisis Champions are helping to build a more sustainable future for all.

This year's venue, Crocker & Starr, is an industry leader in environmental awareness and winery sustainability. Being a Napa Certified Green Winery is at the core of Crocker & Starr as they have always strived to be good stewards of the land.

A complete list of 2025 Climate Crisis Champions include:

• Clear Lake Environmental Research Center - 2025 Lake County Climate Crisis Champion
• Gustavo Aviña - 2025 Napa County Climate Crisis Champion
• Justina Salinas - 2025 Solano County Climate Crisis Champion
• Robert Ashe - 2025 Sonoma County Climate Crisis Champion
• Yocha Dehe Chairman Anthony Roberts - 2025 Yolo County Climate Crisis Champion