Living better, longer in Mendocino County—a certified Blue Zones Community®
Blue Zones Project® encourages changes in communities that make healthy choices easier and more accessible. When an entire community participates—from its worksites and schools to its restaurants and grocery stores—the small changes contribute to huge benefits for all: lowered healthcare costs, improved productivity, and ultimately, a higher quality of life.
Blue Zones Project and partners are proud to have reached goals for transformative change and well-being improvement across Mendocino County. The local Project operated in the community from 2022 – early 2026, with Blue Zones Community certification achieved in January 2026.
Thank you to our well-being champions across Mendocino County who supported Blue Zones Project in their organizations, at home, and with their family, friends, and communities.
Check out our approved organizations
Between 2022 and 2026, Blue Zones Project Mendocino County brought residents and business owners together with a focus on improving well-being for themselves and their neighbors. Approved organizations have shared goals, and when an entire community participates, the small changes contribute to huge benefits for all: lowered healthcare costs, improved productivity, and ultimately, a higher quality of life.
Discover the Blue Zones Project Mendocino County Journey
From bold policy wins to inspiring personal stories, Mendocino County’s’ Blue Zones Journey Book captures the heart of a community transformation. Inside, you’ll find narratives, testimonials, and powerful imagery alongside data that shows real return on investment and measurable improvements in well-being. Explore how organizations, neighborhoods, and individuals came together to create lasting change—and be inspired to imagine what’s possible for your own community.
