Eel River News
Illegal Marijuana Grow Sites: A Stain on Public Lands
At first glance, California’s 45 million acres of public lands seem like havens for recreation and wildlife. But off the beaten path, away from the maintained trails and people, there is a different story. Some of these secluded areas are being overrun with illegal...
Ocean Acidity Increasing Along Pacific Coast, Study Finds
The results of a study along the west coast of North America shows acidified ocean water is widespread along the shoreline and is having devastating impacts on coastal species. The three-year study of ocean currents was conducted along the California and Oregon coasts...
Video from California Supreme Court Hearing
Video from our hearing at the California Supreme Court on May 4 challenging the North Coast Railroad Authority's refusal to conduct thorough environmental review is now available. A decision is required within 90 days of the hearing, we anticipate a decision may be...
How Will the Salmon Survive? Fisheries in a Warming California
Earlier in May, scientists released a report warning that as many as three fourths of California’s 31 types of native salmon and trout might go extinct within 100 years. The ominous forecast made headlines nationwide as reporters and editors highlighted the main...
Thanks for Commenting on Groundwater Sustainability!
The Department of Water Resources received more comments for Humboldt County's Groundwater Alternative Plan than any other alternative plan submitted in the state. Thank you for participating in our action alert and helping us push for truly sustainable management of...
California Trout and UC Davis Release New Study Detailing High Risk of Losing Native Fish
SOS II: Fish in Hot Water Knowledge is power CalTrout and UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences have released State of the Salmonids II: Fish in Hot Water, an in-depth report that details the status of California's 32 native salmon, steelhead, and trout. The...
Scoping Comments – Environmental Impact Report for Amendments to Hum Co Code Regulating Commercial Cannabis Activities
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 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: Scoping Comments – Environmental Impact Report for Amendments to...
Oroville Dam Problems May Point to Systemic Industry Issues
The spillway problems that occurred at the Oroville Dam in February may be part of more systemic issues in the dam industry, says Stanford dam expert Martin McCann, Jr. ON MAY 3, California’s Department of Water Resources (DWR) released the fourth report by an...
Pacific Lamprey Attemping Van Arsdale Fish Ladder
During a site visit to the Potter Valley Project Friends of the Eel River staff observed lamprey attempting and mostly failing to climb the fish ladder at the Van Arsdale fish counting station. Pacific Lamprey, the fish for which the Eel River was "mis-named" are...
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