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Birdwatching Stroll on the Eureka Waterfront Trail, Sat. Jan. 23

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Jennifer Kalt
Bay Tours
Last Updated: 19 January 2021

Winter is a great time for bird-watching on Humboldt Bay, and this Saturday, Amaya Bechler will be guiding another free COVID-safe bird walk on the gorgeous Waterfront Trail near Adorni Center. Join us for a smooth, any able-bodied stroll or roll and learn a whole lot from Humboldt's favorite bird nerd. Space is limited to 5 people per tour. Call Jasmin Segura to reserve your spot (707) 616-7261. 

Photo by Amaya Bechler.

 

 

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Safety Tips for Cleaning & Cooking Dungeness Crab

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HBK
Wildlife
Last Updated: 24 December 2020

The beginning of Dungeness crab season is always a time to celebrate, but with major concerns over the last few years regarding unsafe domoic acid levels, state health department officials continue to recommend not eating the internal organs (known as crab butter). 

Click HERE to download the brochure explaining this simple method of cleaning crabs before cooking to reduce your exposure to unsafe contaminants, including dioxins.
The good news is that Dungeness crab are low in mercury - see our mercury guidelines for more info.
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Staff Spotlight: Jasmin Segura of Humboldt Baykeeper

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EcoNews
Bay Tours
Last Updated: 19 January 2021

Destacado del personal

Jasmin Segura, coordinadora del tour por la bahía con Humboldt Baykeeper

 
Jasmin Segura does a lot more than coordinate our Bay Tours: she works with diverse communities to create a new era of stewardship where people feel compelled to be informed and protect Humboldt Bay. Thanks to EcoNews for interviewing Jasmin on her thoughtful, caring approach to people and the planet!
 
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Mercury Levels in Humboldt Bay Fish and Shellfish

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HBK
In the News
Last Updated: 03 November 2019

UPDATED! Humboldt Baykeeper has been testing mercury levels in local fish since July 2016 with funding from the California Environmental Protection Agency. We’ve found that most local fish are safe to eat in moderation—with a few exceptions.

Click HERE for the Final Report

Click HERE for the updated Guidelines

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Baykeeper Launches Humboldt Coastal Biodiversity Project

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Jennifer Kalt
Volunteer
Last Updated: 03 July 2020

Do you love walking along the Eureka Waterfront Trail and the Humboldt Bay Trail in Arcata? Do you enjoy photographing nature? Have you ever admired a wildflower, bird, or insect, and wished you knew its name? 

If so, you might enjoy our new Humboldt Coastal Biodiversity Project. It is a great way to contribute to citizen science, learn the names of plants and animals, and connect with other nature-lovers. All you need is a smartphone with the iNaturalist app. This is an outdoor activity you can safely enjoy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click HERE for safety tips.

Thanks to the California Coastal Conservancy for funding this project, along with our summer bay tours (which we hope to resume later this summer if it's safe to do so). 

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Report A Spill Here!

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HBK
Speak Out
Last Updated: 20 January 2019

 

Call Humboldt Baykeeper at (707) 499-3678 to report a spill after business hours, or if you prefer to remain anonymous. Please take photos if possible. 

 

For spills in Humboldt Bay:

 

  • Cailfornia Office of Emergency Services (800) 852-7550

 

For spills in or near storm drains (which drain to creeks and Humboldt Bay):

 

  • Eureka Public Works                    (707) 441-4203
  • Arcata Environmental Services    (707) 822-8184
  • Humboldt County Public Works   (707) 445-7491
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Renewed Threat from Contaminated Former Lumber Mill near Mad River

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Jennifer Kalt
Toxics Initiative and Enforcement
Last Updated: 10 January 2021

In December 2018, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control issued a stunning announcement: the concrete cap at the former McNamara & Peepe lumber mill in Glendale has failed to contain groundwater contaminated with the highly toxic wood preservative pentachlorophenol. The 1998 Remedial Action Plan has been rescinded, and the agency will now develop a new plan to remediate and/or control the contamination. 

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