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Will we have enough water in case of a wildfire?

Yes. Being proactive and conserving water now will ensure that our region maintains a sufficient supply of water for firefighting, human consumption, and sanitation.  The City’s water system will continue to maintain pressure and water storage volumes for firefighting needs.

Where can I learn more about hiking in and around Sonoma?

A favorite local hiking location is the Sonoma Overlook and Montini Preserve trails.  The City’s Class I bike paths are multi-use, providing opportunities for pedestrians as well as cyclists.  For more hiking options in Sonoma Valley, visit the “Parks, Open Space, and Historic Sites” listings in the online Community Parks & Recreations Directory.

Can I compost at home?

Yes, composting at home reduces greenhouse gas emissions from trucking your organic materials to a commercial composter. And you can use the finished compost as a valuable soil amendment. Learn how to create a backyard hot pile or start a vermicomposting (worm composting) bin at home.

What are the materials that should be placed in my compost cart?

Organic materials to be placed in your compost cart include: Food scraps including solid, semi-solid, and liquid food including fruit, vegetables, cheese, meat, bones, poultry, seafood, bread, rice, pasta, tea bags, coffee filters, and fats/oils. Food-soiled paper: uncoated paper soiled by food waste (e.g., napkins, paper towels, paper plates, coffee filters, and other paper and … Continued

What COVID “tier” is Sonoma in, and how will we reopen?

Under the statewide Blueprint for a Safer Economy, California has a four tier structure for reducing COVID-19 with revised criteria for loosening and tightening restrictions on activities. Every county in California is assigned to a tier based on its rate of new cases and positivity. At a minimum, counties must remain in a tier for … Continued

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