Tell Us What Matters to YOU

To serve you and the county better SCCA would love to know what concerns YOU. Please fill out our short survey to let us know what you’d like us to focus on in the new year. Your feedback will directly inform our actions, campaigns, and advocacy strategies, ensuring that we focus on the environmental issues that matter most to you.

Building Community

To continue building a sustainable and just Sonoma County, we need your involvement. Legislative decisions on critical issues like climate action, water, air quality, equity, and affordable housing are being made every day. We need dedicated volunteers to monitor and advocate for these issues at local and state levels.

We are calling on our members to become Political Board Watchers—to attend meetings of City Councils, Boards of Supervisors, and other legislative bodies. Whether your passion lies in forestry, social justice, transportation, or another key area, your efforts will help hold decision-makers accountable and ensure that our values are represented.

To streamline your involvement, we’ve created a Volunteer Interest Form where you can share your areas of interest and availability. Whether you can commit to a few hours a month or more, your participation makes a difference.


 SCCA’s 2024 Endorsements

City / County / District Endorsed Candidate / Measure
Cotati (3 Seats) Susan Harvey, Laura Sparks
Healdsburg (3 Seats) Ariel Kelley, Heather Hannan-Kramer
Petaluma (Districts 4, 5, 6) Frank Quint (D4), Blake Hooper (D5), Brian Barnacle (D6)
Santa Rosa (District 5) Caroline Bañuelos (D5)
Sebastopol (2 Seats) Phil Carter, Neysa Hinton
Sonoma (2 Seats) Jack Ding, Sandra Lowe
Windsor (Districts 2 & 3) Sam Salmon (D2), JB Leep (D3)
Assembly District 2 Chris Rogers
Sonoma County Yes – Measure I – Our Kids Our Future
Sonoma County No – Measure J (Prohibition on CAFOs)
City of Sebastopol Yes – Measure U – Transactions and Use Tax
Sonoma County Yes – Measure W – Sonoma County Library Transactions and Use Tax

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  • Disappointing Result for Sebastopol, Environmental and Labor Advocates
    Despite extensive public support for retaining Recology, the Sebastopol City Council voted 3-2 to award the city’s solid waste contract to Sonoma County Resource Recovery (SCRR). Scores of community members, business owners, and environmental and labor advocates expressed their preference for retaining Recology during the meeting, highlighting concerns about potential rate increases for businesses and… Read more »
  • Let’s Build Together
    As we reflect on this election season, we find ourselves navigating a mix of emotions. National results may have left us disheartened, but locally, Sonoma County has proven that our collective efforts can create meaningful change. Together, we’ve championed the protection of open spaces, supported forward-thinking climate policies, and ensured our community’s voice is heard…. Read more »
  • Caroline Bañuelos
    Building a Stronger Community in District 5 Caroline Bañuelos, an activist leader with over 30 years devoted engagement with our Sonoma Countycommunity, is running for the District 5 seat on the Santa Rosa City Council. With a deep connection toher district, having lived there for the past decade, Caroline’s campaign is focused on bridging gaps… Read more »
  • Chris Rogers Goes to Sacramento
    Sonoma County Conservation Action proudly endorses Chris Rogers for California State Assembly, District 2, recognizing his deep roots, dedication, and proven leadership in our community. As a lifelong resident of the North Coast, Chris understands the unique challenges of our region, from balancing rural and urban needs to addressing environmental and economic pressures. His leadership… Read more »
  • Measure U – Protecting Sebastopol’s Future
    Measure U, the City of Sebastopol sales tax measure, proposes a half of a percent increase in the city’s sales tax, which is critical to addressing Sebastopol’s fiscal challenges. This modest increase will generate approximately $1,520,000 annually, providing vital support for essential city services, including parks maintenance, streets and infrastructure upkeep, and support for public… Read more »
  • JB Leep For Windsor
    We are pleased to endorse JB Leep for the Windsor Town Council. JB is a dedicated community leader with a strong background in environmental sustainability, recommended by environmental champion and longtime ally, Debora Fudge, who is not seeking re-election. As President of Waste Less Windsor, JB has led efforts to reduce single-use plastics and promote… Read more »
  • An Environmental Argument Against Measure J
    Sonoma County Conservation Action strongly opposes Measure J, the so-called Factory Farm initiative. Despite its intention to address environmental and animal welfare concerns, Measure J poses significant risks to Sonoma County’s sustainable and organic farming communities that have been at the forefront of innovative, environmentally friendly agriculture nationwide. If passed, Measure J could lead to… Read more »
  • A Powerful Partnership for Healdsburg’s Future
    Together, Heather Hannan-Kramer and Ariel Kelley represent a powerful partnership on the council that will be instrumental in shaping Healdsburg’s future. Their combined expertise in business strategy, climate action, and social equity makes them the ideal candidates to lead the city toward a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future. By electing both Heather and Ariel… Read more »

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Through education and grassroots organizing, Conservation Action engages with the public on environmental issues and policies that affect Sonoma County, influencing the way our area will be shaped for years to come.


Fighting the Good Fight

For more than 30 years, those of us who love the place we live, work, and play have been mobilizing and giving voice to our environmentally concerned residents by:

scca campaigns

We exist to mobilize and give voice to all of our environmentally concerned residents, encouraging action that will be seen and felt in our communities for years to come. You can help keep our organization one of the most politically effective groups in the area by donating or volunteering today. Please view our successes, volunteer opportunities, and Political Action Committee pages to learn more about how you can become an environmental steward for Sonoma County!

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