Who-to-Contact Guide
Click on the sections below to find answers to your questions about resources available for help on all your ecological questions and issues in Sonoma Valley.
Animals including Fish & Insects, and Animal Control
Animal Control & Rescue
City of Sonoma Animal Control – within city limits – 707-996-3602
Sonoma County Animal Care and Control – outside city limits – 707-565-7100
Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue
To Report Poaching contact the CA dept of Fish and Wildlife
Specific Animal Information
Bats
- Bat Conservation International is the source for all your information about Bats, bat houses, white nose syndrome, bats in bridges, injured bats, and more
- If you find a bat in distress in the Bay Area, call the BCCC hotline at 408-647-7BAT (408-647-7228)
Bees
Bird Rescue
- Sonoma County Bird Rescue provides information for bird rescue within Sonoma County, including baby birds, bird rehabilitation, nest boxes, keeping birds healthy and more
- Baby bird rescue diagram (PDF)
Bird Conservation & Observation
- Sonoma Birding
- Madrone Audubon Society (North Bay)
- Petaluma Wetland Alliance (a committee of Madrone Audobon Society)
- Point Blue (Formerly Point Reyes Bird Observatory) (North Bay)
- Redwood Region Ornithological Society (North Bay)
- Golden Gate Raptor Observatory (National Parks Service)
- Audubon Canyon Ranch (North Bay)
Bird Health and Feeding
- Attracting Birds – Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Backyard Feeding – US Fish and Wildlife Service and Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Feeding Birds – National Audubon Society
- Healthy Bird Feeding – Wild Birds Unlimited
- Feeder Maintenance and Hygiene – National Audubon Society
Deer
- Fawn Rescue is a local (Kenwood) rescue center for injured and orphaned deer.
Fish
- Fishing in the Region: CA Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Report a Poacher or Polluter at CalTIP 1 (888) DFG-CALTIP — Call 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Other Questions? Email a Fish and Game Warden
Mosquitos
Reptiles
Wildlife Sightings
If you have an interesting wildlife sighting, email us! Be sure to include location, time, weather, and other information that can help us continue to monitor wildlife here. Photos are great, too!
More Information
Threats to Wildlife – CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife
Federally listed (threatened and endangered) animals and plants – US Fish and Wildlife Service
Pollution & Hazards in Sonoma County – See our Pollution & Hazards page
Plant concerns in Sonoma County – See our Invasive & Native Plants page
Conservation of land, water, and air quality – See our Resource Conservation page
Native Plant Restoration and Invasive Plant Control
Native Plant Restoration & Invasive Plant Control
- Sonoma Ecology Center’s Restoration Program provides a vegetation management program including streamside and landscape invasive plant removal and native plant restoration. For more information contact Restoration Team at 707-996-0712, ext. 116 or at restoration@sonomaecologycenter.org.
- California Invasive Plant Council (CalIPPC) provides information about invasive species and attractive alternatives for your garden
- Team Arundo del Norte is a forum dedicated to the contraol of Arundo donax (giant reed) where it threatens rivers, creeks and wetlands in Central and Northern California. Learn how to control one of California’s most aggressive streamside plant pests.
Native Plant Sources
- Sonoma Ecology Center operates a Native Plant Nursery at Sonoma Garden Park. In addition, we offer streamside and landscape native plant consultation and restoration services. Contact the Restoration Team at 707-996-0712, ext. 116 for further information.
- California Native Plant Society – Milo Baker Chapter is a statewide organization whose goals are to increase understanding and appreciation of California’s native plants
- CalFlora Nursery specializes in California native plants and habitat gardening since 1991.
Pesticide Use & Issues
See our Pollution & Hazards section
Pollution and Hazards
To report a hazard or nuisance within Sonoma County, contact the Department of Health Services 707-565-6565 To report poachers or polluters, call CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife at 888-334-2258
Air Quality
- Bay Area Air Quality Management District – General information about air quality and Spare the Air alerts
Animal Control
- City of Sonoma Animal Control – within city limits – 707-996-3602
- Sonoma County Animal Care and Control – outside city limits – 707-525-7100
Emergencies
- To report a health hazard or nuisance – Sonoma County Environmental Health Division
- For electrical or gas emergencies or hazardous situations – contact PG&E and please call 911 or (800) 743-5000
- Sonoma County Road Closures & Restrictions – County of Sonoma
Noise Complaints & Issues
- Sonoma County Noise Complaint Hotline – 707-544-4787
- Acoustical Consultants – Bay Area Noise Control
Pesticide Use & Problems
- General pesticide information – Sonoma County Agricultural Commissioner
- To report a problem or pesticide abuse – CA Department of Pesticide Regulation
- Pesticide Illness Reporting – CA Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Sewage Overflow
- To report a sewage overflow in Sonoma County, call Sonoma County Department of Emergency Services Public Hotline at 707-565-3856
- To report a blockage or spill in Sonoma Valley, call the Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District at 707-523-1070 (24 hours)
Waste Disposal Information
- Hazardous Waste Disposal – Sonoma County Waste Management
- Recycling – Sonoma County Waste Management
Water Pollution
- To report water polluters – CA Department of Fish and Wildlife
Resource Conservation including Air, Land, Water, Energy, and Climate
To report a hazard or nuisance within Sonoma County, contact the Department of Health Services 707-565-6565
Air Quality
- 5-Day Air Forecasts – Spare the Air
- Burn Permit forecasts – Bay area Air Quality Management District
Land Planning and Preservation
- Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District protects agricultural, natural resource, and scenic open lands in Sonoma County
- Sonoma Land Trust conserves scenic, natural, agricultural and open space land in Sonoma County
- Sonoma Resource Conservation District is the state’s grassroots conservation system to identify local conservation problems and guide solutions
Water Conservation Programs, Ideas & Rebates
- Water conservation programs for homes and businesses – Sonoma County Water Agency
- Save our Water campaign, residential and commercial programs – Sonoma Conserves
- Groundwater management plan for Sonoma County – Sonoma County Water Agency
- Greywater reuse and rainwater harvesting – Greywater Action
- Recycled water benefits and how to’s – Sonoma County Water Agency
Water Permits
- Permits and enforcement of stream alteration, fish and wildlife – CA Fish and Wildlife
- Permits regarding water quality and enforcement – Bay Area Regional Water Quality Control Board
- Permits for water use and source for water data – CA Department of Water Resources
- Permits for moving fill in streams – US Army Corps of Engineers
Energy and Climate
- Local energy agency that provides partial or total renewable energy for your home or business – Sonoma Clean Power
- Gas and electricity provider and distribuition. – PG&E
- County and CIty agency for Climate Change resources – Regional Climate Protection Authority
- Climate Adaptation resources and information – North Bay Climate Adaptation Initiative
- Solar Resources for home or business – Solar Sonoma County
- Innovative loans for energy upgrades to home or business – Sonoma County Energy Independence Program (SCEIP)