Greenway Facts

In 2014, the City of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County Water Agency, Sonoma County Regional Parks, LandPaths, Sonoma Land Trust and the Southeast Greenway Campaign formed a Greenway Partnership with the intention of acquiring, planning, developing and maintaining the SE Greenway.

PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS

Community Partnership

Several organizations are working together to take advantage of the opportunity to acquire the Southeast Greenway property for the long-term benefit of our community. The SE Greenway Campaign has joined with the City of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County Water Agency, Sonoma County Regional Parks, LandPaths and Sonoma Land Trust to form a Greenway Partnership. The descriptions and links below provide information about the strengths that each organization brings to the Partnership and the roles they plan to assume in the Greenway Project.

City Of SR Opt

The City of Santa Rosa plans to take title to the Greenway property between Farmers Lane and Summerfield Road.  Through its Department of Recreation and Parks, the City intends to operate and manage this portion of the Property with the support of LandPaths, who may provide volunteers for stewardship, outdoor education, day-to-day oversight and maintenance. Through its Department of Community Development, the City will provide leadership regarding the general planning of the entire Greenway Property between Farmers Lane and Spring Lake Park. The City also plans to negotiate with the Water Agency regarding the location of an easement for any future water pipeline on the Property.

SCWA OptThe Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) plans to take title to the Greenway Property between Summerfield Road and Spring Lake Regional Park. They plan on entering into an agreement with the Regional Parks Department to manage and operate this section of the Greenway. The Water Agency is interested in securing an easement and using a portion of the Property for a possible future water pipeline, and intends to negotiate and coordinate with the City regarding the placement of the pipeline. The Water Agency works to secure our future by investing in our water resources, environment and community.

Regional Parks OptThe Sonoma County Regional Parks Department plans to operate and manage the portion of the Property between Summerfield Road and Spring Lake Park, providing day-to-day oversight and maintenance. The Regional Parks Department will provide consultation and support as needed during the property acquisition process and will continue to do so during the planning and development stages of the project. The Regional Parks Department currently manages 25 county parks and 25 trails, beaches and other outdoor facilities.

Landpaths OptLandPaths is a respected non-profit community organization that has been promoting love of the land for over 15 years in Sonoma County. LandPaths intends to enter into an agreement with the City to engage the community with the Greenway Property between Farmers Lane and Summerfield Road, promoting stewardship, and providing support for the management of the property.

Land Trust OptSonoma Land Trust is a non-profit organization that conserves scenic, natural, agricultural and open land for the future of Sonoma County. They have protected over 48,000 acres of land in Sonoma Countyover the past 40 years.The Land Trust plans to bring their expertise and experience with the land acquisition process, negotiations with Caltrans, and fundraising to the community partnership.

Supporters

The Southeast Greenway Campaign wishes to thank the following supporters for their generous financial contributions and in-kind services.