Eel River News
EcoNews Report Toxic Tires Killing Coho
The EcoNews Report talks with guest Warner Chabot, ED of the San Francisco Estuary Institute, who gives us the scoop on breaking research into a toxic chemical from tires that is killing coho salmon at alarming rates. This research further emphasizes the importance...
FOER comments Marshall Ranch Streamflow Project
Humboldt County Planning Department 3015 H Street Eureka, CA 95501 Submitted via email to planningclerk@co.humboldt.ca.us Re: Friends of the Eel River Comments on Proposed Marshall Ranch Streamflow Enhancement Project Dear Planning Commissioners: Friends of the Eel...
Assessment of Great Redwood Trail Viability Published!
Last month the State published their Assessment of the North Coast Railroad Authority and Viability of the Great Redwood Trail. This hundred-page legislative report was developed by a multi-agency task force including representatives from CalTrans, State Parks, the...
In 2020, The Most Important Things Persist
So much has changed in the last year, yet the most important things persist. Our steady focus on fisheries recovery and protecting the Eel River remains, as does our substantial gratitude to you for our ability to continue this important work. For twenty-five years...
FOER Comments on Initial Study Report; Study Plan Disagreements and Requests for Amendments
Friends of the Eel River's comments to FERC on the Initial Study Report filed by the coalition of five entities known variously as the Two Basin Partners, the Notice of Intent (NOI) group, or the Planning Agreement Group (PAG). Dear Secretary Bose and FERC staff: On...
FOER Virtual Auction Begins November 16th!
Join us in celebrating 25 years of victories and preparing for the hard work still ahead by participating in our virtual auction November 16 – December 4. Our staff are honored to continue the legacy of Friends of the Eel River. We play a critical role ensuring dam...
Action Alert: Submit Comments on Scoping Document 3
Hi Friends, Here’s another chance to make your voice heard and help us elevate critical issues related to Eel River dam removal. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) just issued Scoping Document 3, a first step toward preparation of an Environmental Impact...
Summer steelhead workshop report offers a new path to protection
By Scott Greacen, FOER Conservation Director Over the last few years, Friends of the Eel River has been calling particular attention to summer steelhead in the Eel River. These extraordinary fish certainly deserve the spotlight. What makes their fascinating story of...
EcoNews Report on summer steelhead and spring chinook salmon
Recent scientific discoveries have validated the ancient knowledge that summer-run steelhead and spring chinook salmon are truly distinct from their winter- and fall-run cousins. The Karuk Tribe has filed a petition to list Klamath spring chinook, while FOER has...
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