In December 2014, Sonoma County lost one of its most dedicated activists and champions – Bill Kortum. Widely regarded as the dean of the Sonoma County environmental movement, Bill’s love of Northern California’s splendor ran deep. He was instrumental in numerous major environmental accomplishments in Sonoma County and the State of California, including the creation of the California Coastal Commission, Coastwalk California, preventing the PG&E nuclear plant at Bodega Head, SMART Rail startup, and many others. From his childhood in Petaluma to a lifetime of preservation efforts, our county would not be what it is today without his influence and passion.
In recognition of Bill’s extraordinary contributions to environmental activism, Conservation Action has pledged to continue his work through the formation of the Legacy Fund to support upcoming programs, and we’re asking everyone with the passion to preserve our beloved Sonoma County to help with a donation. Give today to sustain the natural beauty of our county!
