Business & Regulatory Resources
There is no shortage of local, county, state and federal regulatory mandates on vineyards and grape-growing. Sonoma County Winegrowers has access to information to help growers stay in compliance. This information will be updated as needed or when new information is added.
SUCCESSION PLANNING RESOURCES
Planning for the next generation of a family business is an important goal of sustainability. SCW has a number of resources available to help you ensure you have a plan in place for the continued success of your organization.
SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE
There are excellent viticulture and enology courses at SRJC. For more information, phone the Agriculture Department at (707) 527-4408
AIR QUALITY / OPEN BURNING
Learn about the Bay Area Air Quality Management District rules and how to comply with them, how their inspection process works, and who to contact for questions.
TREE REMOVAL
If oak tree removal is planned, contact Permit & Resource Management Department at (707) 565-1900. For permits or any other tree removal for a commercial venture (i.e. a vineyard), contact the California Department of Forestry at (707) 576-2275
EROSION CONTROL & WATER QUALITY
The State Water Quality Control Board through its North Coast Region office at (707) 576-2220 also handles issues of erosion control, water quality and pollution.
FISH & GAME
Many activities along streams and rivers and other habitat areas are now controlled by the California Department of Fish and Game. For information, please call (707) 944-5500
Fire Risk Reduction
Ca. Land Stewardship Institute (CLSI) in collaboration with CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake Napa unit and with funding from the Ca. Dept of Food and Agriculture has created a comprehensive set of Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Videos for vineyard sites that want to reduce their on-site fire risk.
Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Webinar by Sonoma Clean Power & SCW
Learn how to save money on your electricity bill, take advantage of energy-saving programs designed for Sonoma County, optimize your energy use, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
