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The Climate Crisis on the North Coast (& what we can do about it)

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Jennifer Kalt
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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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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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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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Keeper of the Bay: “An Individual can make a difference”

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Will Houston, Times-Standard
Press
Last Updated: 29 January 2019

Humboldt Baykeeper’s Jen Kalt is one of nine women featured in the Times-Standard's Monday Magazine, a new publication celebrating local women in business. 

 

Kalt says that the lack of enforcement of many environmental laws in Humboldt County is “severe” and criticized decision makers who she said have “enabled” businesses to operate outside of those laws.

 

“I think that’s an injustice to the people who believe in running their business in ways that follow the laws and protect the environment and community,” she said.

 

“Industries come and go, but the bay and rivers, if we destroy them, they’re gone forever.”

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