Timeline

- Established Wood Duck Boxes in Riparian Areas
- Nurtured Native Oak Tree Seedlings
- Introduced Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat Buffers
- Implemented Water Conserving Drip Systems
- Created Winter Run‐Off Entrapment for Ground Water Recharge
- Established Song Bird Boxes
- Established Owl Boxes in Vineyards
- Implemented Permanent No‐Till Cover Crop of Native Grasses
- Introduced Native Habitat Buffer Strips to Encourage Natural Predators
- Developed Multi‐Row Machinery to Reduce Vineyard Passes
- Began Gill Creek Restoration Project
- Developed and Implemented Four‐Row Electrostatic Technology
- Participated in Biologically Integrated Farming Programs (BIFS)
- Recognized by Agriculture Education Foundation for Leadership in Environmental Stewardship
- Recognized by California Department of Pesticide Regulation for Efforts in Sustainable Practices
- Installed Raptor Poles for Predatory Birds in Vineyards
- Constructed 56kW Solar Array at Viticulture Office
- Established Bat Boxes in Vineyards
- Participated in Safe Harbor Agreement for Enhancement and Endangered Species Protection
- Constructed 30kW Solar Array at Vineyard Pump
- Received Lower Mokelumne River Watershed Stewardship Award for Leadership in Environmental Efforts
- Received California Leopold Award from Sand County Foundation for our Environmental Conservation and Dedication
- Built Winery with Energy Efficient Materials and Lighting
- Created Wildlife Lake at Winery
- Introduced Biodiesel Fuel to Operation
- Constructed 210kW Solar Array at Winery
- Implemented Non‐Petroleum Based Dust Control Program
- Focus on Water Conservation at Winery
- Received the Regional Excellence Award for our Dedication to Promoting Conservation and Protecting Natural Resources
- Installed California’s First Bifacial Photovoltaic Solar Panels (20kW) above Crushpad
- Reestablished 300 Acres of California Native Cover Crop in Vineyards
- Replaced Non‐Tiered Diesel Engines with Cleaner Tier 3 and Tier 4 Engines
- Over 1800 Acres of Winegrapes Certified Sustainable by Lodi Rules
- Insulated Six Additional 90,000 Gallon Tanks to Increase Energy Efficiency
- Began 20 Acre Riparian Habitat Restoration with Audubon of California