MALT director focused on 30×30 environmental goals

By Matt Dolkas, Associate Director of Communications

June 27, 2023

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Bright orange pumpkins at a patch in Marin County - MALT

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Teo and Maxima Zarate - of Zarate Family Farms

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MALT director focused on 30×30 environmental goals

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