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McKay Community Forest Draft Management Plan Released 

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Jennifer Kalt
Speak Out
Last Updated: 05 May 2022
The McKay Community Forest is one step closer to reality with the release of the County's draft Forest Stewardship Plan!
The Forest Stewardship Plan is the County’s guidance document for managing the McKay Community Forest through the next 10-15 years including trails, forest management, fire risk reduction, habitat restoration, carbon sequestration, monitoring, and adaptive management.
Comments on the draft Forest Stewardship Plan are invited through May 31, 2022.
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Protecting Eureka's Gulches and Greenways

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Jennifer Kalt
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Last Updated: 03 May 2022

The City of Eureka recently launched the Gulches and Greenways Planning Effort to develop policies to protect and manage these important open spaces. Even if you don't live or work in Eureka, these  streams, wetlands, and riparian areas are important to all who care about the health of Humboldt Bay. 
The first workshop was held on March 29, and 554 people responded to the City's online survey (see the summary of responses HERE). The City has now released an initial draft ordinance and will hold meetings of the Open Space, Parks, and Recreation Commission on April 28 and May 26 for input before the ordinance goes to the Planning Commission and then the City Council. 
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Dioxin Hot-Spot in Arcata Marsh To Be Assessed

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Jennifer Kalt
Toxics Initiative and Enforcement
Last Updated: 05 April 2022
On March 7, Humboldt Baykeeper, the City of Arcata, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields* Program staff met for a tour of a contaminated site at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary. This site has been on our radar since 2015, when a dioxin hotspot was identified in nearby Humboldt Bay sediments during a study of areas proposed for wetland restoration. 
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The Climate Crisis on the North Coast (& what we can do about it)

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Jennifer Kalt
Uncategorised
Last Updated: 14 February 2022
In November, world leaders met in Glasgow for the 26th time since 1992 to grapple with ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Taking action to slow climate change has become more urgent in recent years, as catastrophic storms, fires, drought, and heat waves are becoming more and more common. This is no longer some abstract future scenario, and the North Coast is facing many challenges as a result of the unfolding climate crisis.

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Clam Beach Pollution Study Points to Birds

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Jennifer Kalt
Water Quality Program
Last Updated: 14 February 2022

Clam Beach has been on Heal the Bay's “Beach Bummer” list of California's most polluted beaches for years, getting an 'F' for water quality on the latest Beach Report Card. 

But after years of research, we now have a better sense of the source of this pollution thanks to a new study by Humboldt County's Public Health Lab Manager, Dr. Jeremy Corrigan.

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Eating Local Fish Safely: Humboldt Bay Mercury Assessment, Phase II

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Jennifer Kalt
Mercury Assessment
Last Updated: 21 February 2022
Humboldt Baykeeper's second study of mercury in local fish focused on species from nearshore coastal waters. We sampled 70 individual fish across nine species, including Pacific Halibut and several species of rockfish. We also sampled additional Lingcod and California Halibut to add to the data from our 2018 study. We found that most local fish are safe to eat in moderation—with a few exceptions.
Click HERE for revised recommendations on Eating Fish Safely.
Comiendo Pescado Con Seguridad Pautas - Yuav Ua Li Cas Noj Ntses Yam Xyuam Xim Cov Txhooj Cai Rau Humboldt Bay
Our final report, Mercury Testing of Sport/Food Fishes from Nearshore Ocean Waters of Humboldt County, California, is available to download HERE. Estudio sobre mercurio ampliado para incluir peces capturados en el océano.
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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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In The News

  • BOEM’s final environmental review finds no significant impacts for offshore wind leases in Humboldt Bay
  • A Moveable Feast: The Ups and Downs of Coastal Upwelling
  • Coastal Commission Approves Humboldt Bay Trail South
  • Coastal Commission Votes to Move Forward with Humboldt Offshore Wind Exploration
  • Environmental Groups Hint at Lawsuit, Demand More Mitigation Measures for North McKay Ranch Subdivision
  • ‘From the 19th century to the 21st century’: Harbor district rejects coal, moves forward with offshore wind
  • Harbor district awarded $10.5M for offshore wind prep work
  • Want to Fish for Free? Come On Down to Your Local Public Pier!
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  • Enviro Groups Seek More Detail, Assurances in Nordic Aquafarms’ EIR
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