Friends of the Eel River

Working for the recovery of our Wild & Scenic Eel River, its fisheries and communities

Cape Horn Dam by Bureau of Reclamation

PG&E’s Draft Dam Removal Plan Finally Released

You may have seen the news that PG&E released their draft license surrender application on Friday, January 31. This is the latest step in the long process of evaluating the best options for Eel...
Trump pictured in black and white sitting at his desk surrounded by executive orders. Dissecting Trump's first week on the Eco News Report, Saturdays at 10 A.M. on K. HUM 104.7 or your podcast app. This show is brought to you by the North coast Environmental Center, the Environmental Protection Information Center, Humboldt Waterkeeper, and Friends of the Eel River.

Dissecting Trump’s First Week — EcoNews Report #262

EcoNews Report #262: Dissecting Trump's First Week This episode originally aired February 1st, 2025.   President Trump has entered his second term with a wave of executive orders and other...
A sprout growing out of the center of an old stump. Catch the Eco News Report on Saturdays at 10 A.M. on K. HUM (104.7) or on your podcast app! Brought to you by the North coast Environmental Center, the Environmental Protection Information Center, Humboldt Waterkeeper, and Friends of the Eel River.

Hope – EcoNews Report #257

EcoNews Report #257: What Gives You Hope? This episode originally aired December 21st, 2024.   Environmentalists have a reputation for being a bit too doom-and-gloom. But what gives us hope? Jen...
A shake map via the United States Geological Survey shows how strongly different areas along the north coast felt a magnitude 7 earthquake.

Earthquake – EcoNews Report #256

What’s the difference between a strike-slip fault and a subduction zone? Can a 7.0-magnitude earthquake generate a tsunami? And what on earth was going on with all that weird footage of Humboldt Bay...
our river needs you

Our River Needs You

Well friends, I write this the day after the election and two months after the birth of my second baby. As so many of us are, I am wrestling with hope and despair. New life brings such promise, yet...
Misty Eel River

The Eel River

The Eel River, one of California’s major waterways, is known for its scenic beauty, biodiversity, and recreational opportunities. It faces environmental challenges, yet efforts by communities and organizations, such as Friends of the Eel River, aim to restore and protect its vibrant ecosystem for future generations.

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Eel River Fishing

Current News

Friends of the Eel River’s pivotal role in covering and addressing news items that impact the Eel River, including organizing cleanup events, advocating for public access, and engaging in environmental regulation efforts, is crucial for the preservation and restoration of the river’s ecosystem and community engagement. Their work ensures the health and accessibility of the river for future generations.

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Eel River Dam

Core Programs

Friends of the Eel River’s commitment to decommissioning PG&E’s Potter Valley Project, advocating for the Great Redwood Trail, and ensuring sustainable land use, including effective cannabis regulation, is vital for restoring salmon habitat across 250 miles and safeguarding the Eel River ecosystem.

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Eel River Animated Map

The Wild & Scenic Eel River

The Eel River watershed drains 3,684 square miles of California’s rugged North Coast eco-region. This magnificent river system includes not only the south, middle, north, and main stem forks of the Eel but also the Van Duzen River. The Eel River has both State (1972) and Federal (1981) Wild and Scenic River designations, which protect more than 350 miles of its waterways from additional damming and ensure that environmental concerns rank at least equally with development and industry.

How you can support us

There are many ways you can support our efforts toward the recovery of the Wild & Scenic Eel River, its fisheries, and communities!

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Lend your voice to protect the Wild and Scenic Eel River.

There are many ways to volunteer and help our efforts.

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Membership forms and other printed material may be mailed to:

Friends of the Eel River
PO Box 4945
Arcata, CA 95518

Email: foer(at)eelriver.org

Phone: (707) 798-6345

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