by Steelhead | Aug 13, 2026 | Action, Dam Removal, News, Slider
Scott Dam impounds Lake Pillsbury. Photo by EcoFlight. Recent news about a Southern California water agency interested in taking over the Potter Valley Project has many of us distracted, but not the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). FERC is responsible for...
by Steelhead | Aug 12, 2026 | FOER, News, Slider
Calling all friends of the Eel: We need as many hands on deck as we can get for the upcoming North Country Fair! It’ll be on Saturday, September 19th and Sunday, September 20th at the Arcata Plaza. Every year, Friends of the Eel River shares a booth with...
by Steelhead | Aug 1, 2026 | EcoNews Report, Dam Removal, News, Radio, Slider
Remember how a shady Southern California water agency, the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, announced that it wanted to take over the Potter Valley Project on the Eel River, seemingly to thwart dam removal? We have some good news. Earlier this month, the...
by Lamprey | Jul 20, 2026 | Native Plant Network, Slider
This June, the Eel River Native Plant Network held its first in-person meeting in Fortuna with about 45 people in attendance. The Native Plant Network seeks to connect Tribal Nations, stewards, gatherers, and growers to sustain and increase diverse native plant...
by Steelhead | Jun 11, 2026 | News, FOER, Slider
Update: We’ve reached our goal! Thank you to everyone who donated towards restoring this treasured work of art. Make sure you’re signed up for our email newsletter, where we’ll share pictures of the Willits Mural once it’s restored. ...
by Lamprey | Jun 1, 2026 | Slider
Lately, I have found myself reflecting on an African proverb: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Perhaps more now than any time in Friends of the Eel River’s 30-year history, it’s important to keep this understanding in focus. We...
