Humboldt Baykeeper
  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Waterkeeper Alliance
  • Humboldt Bay
    • Geography
    • Wildlife
    • Bay Issues
    • Photo Gallery
  • Programs
    • Toxics Initiative
    • Water Quality
    • Bay Tours
    • Community Outreach
  • Get Involved
    • Report Pollution
    • Speak Out
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • Membership
    • Stay Informed
  • Contact Us
  • News
    • Latest
    • Press

Humboldt Baykeeper Statement Regarding Nordic AquaFarms’ Samoa Project

Details
Jennifer Kalt
Latest
Last Updated: 12 February 2019

The Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, & Conservation District voted unanimously to approve a $20,000/year, 3-year “Option Period” for the company to secure all the necessary permits, and a 30-year lease agreement with two 10-year options for its former pulp mill site in Samoa, giving Nordic AquaFarms / California Marine Investments, LLC site control while it develops plans and pursues permits for a land-based fish farm. A signing ceremony was scheduled immediately following the public hearing at 1:30 pm. 

Despite assurances that their goal is "full disclosure," the Harbor District did not provide the lease agreement in advance of Monday's public hearing, which was announced Friday afternoon, unnecessarily creating a climate of distrust rather than an opportunity for meaningful public input.

Photo of the site by Jennifer Savage, 2014

Read more ...

Renewed Threat from Contaminated Former Lumber Mill near Mad River

Details
Jennifer Kalt
Toxics Initiative and Enforcement
Last Updated: 02 February 2019

In December, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control issued a stunning announcement: the concrete cap at the former McNamara & Peepe lumber mill in Glendale has failed to contain groundwater contaminated with the highly toxic wood preservative pentachlorophenol. The 1998 Remedial Action Plan has been rescinded, and the agency will now develop a new plan to remediate and/or control the contamination. 

Read more ...

Upcoming Meetings to discuss the Countywide Rezoning & Community Planning

Details
Jennifer Kalt
Speak Out
Last Updated: 15 February 2019

Humboldt County is considering rezoning hundreds of thousands of acres outside the Coastal Zone to implement the 2017 General Plan.

A series of public workshops to discuss these proposed changes will be held in the coming weeks. Read on for dates and locations:

Read more ...

Baykeeper Appeals Permit for Big Lagoon Asphalt Plant

Details
Jennifer Kalt
Latest
Last Updated: 18 December 2018

In November, Humboldt Baykeeper filed an appeal to the California Coastal Commission of Mercer Fraser's asphalt plant at Big Lagoon. Mercer-Fraser Co. has waived the deadline for the appeal hearing. We will keep you informed of next steps.

Photo: Asphalt plant east of Big Lagoon operating under a temporary permit in 2017.

Read more ...

State Issues Humboldt Bay Fish Advisory using Baykeeper's Mercury Data

Details
Jennifer Kalt
In the News
Last Updated: 25 December 2018

In October, the State of California issued an official fish advisory for Humboldt Bay using data from Humboldt Baykeeper's recent study of mercury in fish and shellfish. The advisory addresses eight species of fish, some of which are safe to eat up to seven times a week.

Only leopard shark is listed as unsafe to consume in any amount. 

Read more ...

Mercury Levels in Humboldt Bay Fish and Shellfish

Details
HBK
In the News
Last Updated: 10 October 2018

UPDATED! Humboldt Baykeeper has been testing mercury levels in local fish since July 2016 with funding from the California Environmental Protection Agency. We’ve found that most local fish are safe to eat in moderation—with a few exceptions.

Click HERE for the Final Report

Click HERE for the updated Guidelines

Comiendo Pescado Con Seguridad Pautas para Humboldt Bay

Yuav Ua Li Cas Noj Ntses Yam Xyuam XimYuav Ua Li Cas Noj Ntses Yam Xyuam XimCov Txhooj Cai Rau Humboldt Bay

Read more ...

Safety Tips for Cleaning & Cooking Dungeness Crab

Details
HBK
Wildlife
Last Updated: 29 January 2019

Learn how to avoid domoic acid and other toxins

The Dungeness crab season is finally under way! With last year's unsafe domoic acid levels, health department officials continue to recommend not eating the internal organs (known as crab butter) which concentrated toxins, including dioxins.

Click HERE to download the brochure explaining this simple method.

More Articles ...

  1. Report A Spill Here!
  2. Keeper of the Bay: “An Individual can make a difference”
Page 1 of 2
  • Start
  • Prev
  • 1
  • 2
  • Next
  • End

Current Projects

  • Mercury Assessment
  • Sea Level Rise
  • Dredging
  • Billboards on the Bay
  • 101 Corridor
  • Advocacy in Action
  • Our Supporters
Report A Spill
California Coastkeeper
Waterkeeper Alliance

Waterkeeper Swim Guide

In The News

  • Norwegian Company Casts Bid for Fish Farm; Questions raised about timing and lack of public input
  • Humboldt Bay harbor district eyes fish farm
  • Massive Fish Farm Proposed for Pulp Mill Site
  • Time extension for coastal cannabis regulations
  • Massive New Fish Farm in the Works for Samoa Peninsula
  • Officials worry toxic chemicals at Glendale lumber mill could contaminate Mad River
  • Jared Huffman to head up oceans and water subcommittee in House
  • 'We're Coming Home' - The unprecedented return of Indian Island to the Wiyot Tribe
  • Super blood wolf moon, king tides, high surf in forecastSuper blood wolf moon, king tides, high surf in forecast
  • County to engage public in rezoning
Copyright © 2019 Humboldt Baykeeper. All Rights Reserved.
Web Development by Network Help To Go