Eel River News
Joint Terra-Gen Wind Project Letter
Sent via email to jford@co.humboldt.ca.us on date shown below September 12, 2019 Director John Ford 3015 H St Eureka, CA 95501 Dear Director Ford, On behalf of the Environmental Protection Information Center, Northcoast Environmental Center, Humboldt 350, Friends of...
What is the ‘Two-Basin Solution’?
WHAT IS THE 'TWO-BASIN SOLUTION' In 2017 when PG&E began relicensing the Potter Valley Project, Congressman Huffman convened a stakeholder group that agreed to work toward a 'two-basin solution' based on two 'co-equal goals'. These goals broadly reflect desires to...
Talking About Summer Steelhead on Jefferson Public Radio
Geoffrey Riley of Jefferson Public Radio and FOER Conservation Director Scott Greacen discuss FOER's summer steelhead listing petition. Tune in to hear about why these special fish need additional protections, the process of securing that legal protection, and...
Passing the Torch to a New Generation of Leadership
Dear Friends of the Eel River community members, It is with both pride and a little sadness that I announce that I am passing the Friends of the Eel River leadership torch on. The past two years have instilled a deep love of the Eel River in my heart, as we worked...
FOER Comments on Humboldt Wind Energy Project DEIR
June 14, 2019 Humboldt Wind Project Planner County of Humboldt Planning and Building Department, Planning Division 3015 H Street Eureka, CA 95501 CEQAResponses@co.humboldt.ca.us RE: Humboldt Wind Energy Project Dear Planners: Please accept these DEIR comments on the...
New Hope For Highest-Climbing Steelhead?
For Immediate Release Wednesday, June 12, 2019 For more information: Scott Greacen, Conservation Director scott @ eelriver dot org California Fish and Game Commission Moves To Protect Northern California Summer Steelhead Redding – The California Fish and Game...
Comment on Humboldt Wind Energy Project DEIR by June 14th
The energy company Terra-Gen (DBA Humboldt Wind LLC) is proposing a wind energy development on Bear and Monument ridges in the Eel River watershed near the towns of Scotia and Rio Dell. The Humboldt Wind Energy Project would include approximately 60 600 foot tall...
North Coast Rail Legal Settlement to Protect Health of Eel and Russian River Watersheds, Advance Great Redwood Trail Project
Settlement between North Coast Rail Authority, Friends of the Eel River and Californians for Alternatives to Toxics ends decade-long dispute, upholds bedrock environmental law and advances rail-to-trail project. Marin County, Calif. – The North Coast Rail Authority...
A Free Flowing Future for the Eel River Within Reach
Friends of the Eel River is proud to play an influential role in advancing real solutions for Eel River watershed health and fisheries recovery, and we are grateful for your support and partnership. These are pivotal - and exciting - times for ensuring a more...
Contact Us
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
Please complete the form below and someone will respond to you shortly.