Press Releases
Sustainable Solano’s Position on California Forever
Sustainable Solano has remained publicly silent until now about California Forever, both as a proposal and a ballot item. But we have spent that time in active discussions as a team and board to weigh the California Forever proposal and the process taken to get it to this point and test it for alignment with Sustainable Solano’s mission and objective to nurture initiatives for the good of the whole. We have determined the motives behind California Forever do not align with our values as an organization, even if some parts of the proposed community do reflect measures we would like to see for Solano County’s existing cities.
Help us Shape Our New Doing Good Business Awards Program!
We know that there are Solano County-based businesses that make a difference in their communities, and this year, Sustainable Solano plans to launch an awards program to recognize those businesses that stand out in their efforts to support people and planet.
Expert Panel to Explore Ag Land, Development, Zoning & Orderly Growth in Solano
A panel of experts will present information on zoning, planning and what steps have to take place when development is proposed on farmland in an online educational event hosted by the Solano Local Food System Alliance from 4-6 pm Thursday, Nov. 16.
2023 Benicia & Vallejo Demonstration Food Forest Tour Press Release
Sustainable Solano’s food forest keepers will be opening up their demonstration food forest gardens in Benicia and Vallejo for the annual tour on Saturday, April 22.
$2.5M in Funding Brings Together 3 Solano Nonprofits to Build Capacity, Lend Support
Three Solano County nonprofit organizations have been selected to receive a total of $2.5 million in capacity-building funding from philanthropic foundation, Magic Cabinet, that will help them to grow and strengthen their organizations to better support their community-driven work for the next five years.
New Food Forest Garden at City Church of Fairfield to Feed Underserved Community
A new garden going in at City Church of Fairfield will help to feed the local community, including those most at-risk for food insecurity in the low-income and unhoused communities.
Learning Community Garden at Faith Food Fridays to Educate About Growing Food
At 2 pm Jan. 26, Faith Food Fridays and Sustainable Solano will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and plant giveaway to recognize the addition of the Learning Community Garden while giving those in the community plants and supplies they can take home to start their own gardens.
Solano Gardens Seeks to Build Community Connection Through Garden Network
Sustainable Solano’s Solano Gardens is building a network of community and backyard gardens that can support each other with education, garden supplies and shared food
Community Forum to Gather Suisun City Residents’ Ideas on Climate Resilience
Suisun City residents are invited to a community forum on climate resilience to hear about the environmental challenges the city faces, specifically from flooding, and offer their voices and ideas to guide how the city responds to these vulnerabilities.
High School Students Can Find Meaningful Opportunities with Sustainable Solano
Sustainable Solano will have numerous opportunities for Solano high school students to participate in internships and Fellowships starting this fall. Different programs will center around community resilience, urban agriculture and gardens, or local food and cooking.
Suisun City Seeks Community Input on Addressing Biggest Local Climate Challenges
Suisun City faces threats in the years ahead from a variety of climate-related issues, most notably flood risk from sea level rise and more severe storms. A new report outlines some of these issues and will serve as a starting point for community conversations around risks and possible solutions for the city to pursue.
New Program in Fairfield Will Tackle Poor Air Quality, Engage Youth
A new Air Quality program from Sustainable Solano, with funding from the California Air Resources Board, will collaborate with Fairfield residents to address these concerns through the establishment of a high school Youth Air Protectors program and an extensive community outreach campaign.
Community Day Along Rocky Hill Trail Highlights Native Plants, Rainwater Capture as Environmental Solutions
Vacaville community members and others interested in learning about local environmental challenges and possible solutions are invited to the Rocky Hill Trail Community Day from 11 am to 3 pm Saturday, Aug. 20.
New Program to Focus on Air Quality in Fairfield
A new program that will focus on air quality concerns, causes and solutions will help Fairfield residents to address air pollution within the community. Sustainable Solano was recently awarded a $260,000 Community Air Grant that will support the planning and implementation of this new program over the next three years.
Dixon Partnership Brings Together 2 Programs to Create New Garden Site
We are excited to build upon two of our garden programs to support a new demonstration food forest and community garden in Dixon that will provide produce for the community, educate children about connecting with food and the local agricultural community, and build another example of waterwise, sustainable gardening that can inspire and educate others.
Suisun City Climate and Environmental Festival to Showcase Resilience
For immediate release Media Contact: Allison Nagel, communications manager 805-512-0901 allison@sustainablesolano.org Interviews, photos and other materials available upon requestSuisun City will hold its first Climate and Environmental Festival from 10 a.m. to 3...
Bounty of the County Returns Sept. 27-Nov. 7
Bounty of the County, a celebration of Solano County agriculture and chefs, will feature a different restaurant each week starting Sept. 27 and running through Nov. 7. Each restaurant will highlight in-season ingredients grown on local farms in a special free sample item that will be given to restaurant customers that week. Sustainable Solano will highlight the event with weekly videos, including cooking demonstrations by the chefs and farm profiles.
Central Solano Neighborhoods Affected by Flood or Fire Could Gain Sustainable Landscaping Features Through Community Workshops
For immediate release Media Contact: Allison Nagel, communications manager 805-512-0901 allison@sustainablesolano.org Interviews, photos and other materials available upon request Residents in specific areas of Suisun City, Fairfield and Vacaville have a chance to...
Permaculture Educators Delve Into Importance of Sleep, Water in Free Talk
December is often a month of restorative rains here in Northern California, and also can be a time for internal reflection and restoration. An important part of taking care of ourselves is getting enough sleep, and, just as the environment suffers during a drought, so...
Bounty of the County Shifts Focus to Support Solano County Farmers Hurt by Fires
The fires that have torn through Solano County this week have damaged many of the small family farms and wineries in the county. Some farmers lost everything, including their homes, while others were spared. Some have not been able to access their property to...