Eel River News
Econews Report: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
Friends of the Eel River Executive Director Stephanie Tidwell and Conservation Director Scott Greacen discuss on-going and future issues. Tune in to hear about rising tides, climate change, and Friends of the Eel River's on-going legal battle with the North Coast...
Friends of the Eel River is Growing!
Dear Friend of the Eel River, We are happy to announce that we are growing to meet the mounting challenges to the health of the Eel River. Stephanie Tidwell joined our team as the new Executive Director on October 2nd. Having previously served as Executive Director at...
FOER Comments on Hum Co Commercial Cannabis Draft EIR
Humboldt County Planning & Building Department Attn: Steve Lazar, Senior Planner 3015 H Street Eureka, CA 95501-4484 via email to slazar@co.humboldt.ca.us Re: Comments – Draft Environmental Impact Report for Amendments to Humboldt County Code Regulating Commercial...
Action Alert: Comment on Humboldt County’s Commercial Cannabis DEIR
Humboldt County's Cannabis Cultivation Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) is now available for review. Friends of the Eel River believe that the DEIR does not adequately address cumulative impacts from the thousands of cannabis cultivation sites currently in...
North Coast Railroad Authority Seeks Permission to Ignore State Law from SCOTUS
Last month the California Supreme Court ruled in our favor, and said that the North Coast Railroad Authority (NCRA) needs to follow state law in attempting to rebuild their failed rail line through the Eel River canyon. This important decision means that before...
Eel River Dams (de)licensing Update
Every thirty to fifty years, hydropower projects get relicensed. Everyone knows that hydroelectric power is clean power, dams are good for rivers and fish, and even old dams never suffer any serious failures. So we should keep them all! At least, that appears to be...
FOER and Allies Submit Comments to FERC on Scoping Document 1 & Study Plan Proposals
Friends of the Eel River and our conservation group partners submitted comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on their Scoping Document 1 for the relicensing of Potter Valley Project. You can read our full comments or any specific section below....
Cal. Supreme Court Rules CEQA Applies in North Coast Railroad Case
Case against North Coast Rail Authority brought by Friends of the Eel River and Californians Against Toxics to be reheard San Francisco – The California Supreme Court today agreed that the North Coast Rail Authority must comply with environmental review requirements...
Action Alert: Oppose H.R. 23 “Gaining Responsibility on Water” Act
After passing the House last week, H.R. 23, San Joaquin Valley Republican David Valadao's "Gaining Responsibility on Water" Act was received by the Senate this week. This bill would prevent California from managing its own rivers, fisheries, and public trust resources...
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