Friends of Mark West Watershed (FMWW) was formed in 2003 in response to a major development proposal on Saddle Mountain adjacent to Saint Helena Road. FMWW joined the Audubon Society to voice our concerns about the 30-year-old environmental impact report (EIR).
Working together with Sonoma County Open Space and the landowners, FMWW helped to ensure that the 1,200 acre Saddle Mountain property will remain a “forever wild” nature preserve. Visit the Sonoma County Agricultural Preserve and Open Space District website to learn more about this special place.
Today’s Goals
FMWW attempts to preserve — from ridge top to ridge top — the beautiful natural environment we live in.
In addition to keeping a watchful eye on the Saddle Mountain preserve, we (and our watershed partners) organize ecology-based educational events and activities. Together with our friends at the Alpine Club, we do an annual road and creek clean-up, as well as the ongoing collection of historical information from our Valley. Our Upper Mark West Fire Safe Council also works to help our community prepare for wildfire.