Sonoma Mountain Preservation (SMP) has been advocating for open space and scenic preservation of the mountain since 1993.

Our mission is to preserve Sonoma Mountain’s scenic, agricultural, and natural resources by cultivating a sense of place, engaging people with the landscape, and inspiring them to become mountain stewards. We:

  • Expand recreational opportunities on the mountain
  • Provide a forum for constructive discussion of issues relating to the mountain
  • Represent the interests of the mountain before public and private agencies and organizations
  • Support and encourage the development of multi-use trails for low-impact access to the mountain
  • Stimulate interest among county residents in supporting all these goals.

The Wonders of Sonoma Mountain

See three different perspectives on Sonoma mountain from local non-profits—Sonoma Mountain Preservation, Jack London State Historic Park, and Sonoma Land Trust. Thanks to Glen Ellen Forum for inviting this focus at their monthly meeting.

SMP consists of an all-volunteer board of directors, a four-member executive committee, and a broad constituency of mountain supporters. Visitors to board meetings are welcome If you are interested in joining a meeting, please contact us.

SMP collaborates with other organizations in the county to preserve and protect open space on the mountain and make it accessible to everyone. We work with Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District, Sonoma County Regional Parks, Jack London State Historic Park, and other nonprofits including the Sonoma Land Trust, LandPaths, the Sonoma Ecology Center, and the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council.

SMP Board

Meg Beeler – Sonoma
Bob Bowler – Penngrove
Suzanne DeCoursey – Penngrove
Mark Hannon – Sonoma
Miranda M Hansen – Penngrove
Nancy Kirwan – Sonoma
Larry Modell – Petaluma
Anaïs Morris – Santa Rosa
Tracy Salcedo – Glen Ellen

EMERITUS
Kim Batchelder – Santa Rosa
Helen Bates – Santa Rosa
Mickey Cooke – Glen Ellen
Arthur Dawson – Sonoma
Marilyn Goode – Sonoma
David Hansen – Santa Rosa
Lucy Kortum – Petaluma