When Rodents Are a Problem, Raptors Are The Solution
by Jaime Carlino
Raptors Are The Solution (RATS) is a non-profit organization working with a coalition of NGOs, agencies, scientists, municipalities, and individuals to work...
Solutions to the Pedestrian Safety Crisis on Broadway
by Caroline Griffith
The City of Eureka, along with Humboldt County Association of Governments and CalTrans, are developing a plan to address safety and multimodal...
County Planning Commission Denies Billboard Permit
Jennifer Kalt, Humboldt Baykeeper
In a first for Humboldt County, the Planning Commission voted 4-2 on May 7 to deny a permit to "reconstruct" a...
Baykeeper Launches Humboldt Coastal Biodiversity Project
Jennifer Kalt, Director
Do you love walking along the Eureka Waterfront Trail and the Humboldt Bay Trail in Arcata? Have you often admired a wildflower,...
Outlaw Cannabis Operations Continue Growing on Public Lands
by Caroline Griffith
While the shelter-in-place order is keeping much of California safely at home, there is one group of people who are taking advantage...
Two-Basin Solution Progresses, But Questions Remain About Dam Removal
by Caroline Griffith
The Scott Dam is one step closer to coming down, allowing Eel River salmon passage to upstream habitat for the first time...
Getting Out With Latino Outdoors
by Johanna Rivera
The Humboldt County Department of Public Health has recognized the importance of outdoor recreation as an essential activity during the shelter in...
News From the Center
by Larry Glass and Carrie Tully
As environmentally conscious people grapple with the spread of COVID-19, we must point out the obvious: that the same...
The Scott Dam May Be Coming Down, But Questions Remain
Caroline Griffith
The Scott Dam is one step closer to coming down, allowing Eel River salmon passage to upstream habitat for the first time in...
Lawmakers Work to Ensure That the Next Stimulus Bill Is For The People, Not...
Caroline Griffith
Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragan (D-Calif) and 29 other House members are preparing legislation that would prevent the Trump administration from using stimulus funds...
Creature Feature: Crayfish
đž Welcome to the NEC's weekly Creature Feature! đž
Have you ever snorkeled in our local rivers? There are many beautiful creatures to be found. Featured...
Mindful Mondays: Forest Bathing
M I N D F U L âź M O N D A Y S
Join us via Facebook and Instagram for #mindfulmondays, your weekly...
NEC Office is Closed
March 16, 2020 - The Northcoast Environmental Center is actively monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19), taking the matter very seriously.
The Center is closed to the...
March 7 – Spring Dinner and Dance Fundraiser
Baked potato photo credit: Parker Freierbach | Delish.Com
Date & Time:Â Saturday, March 7, 5 - 9 PM
Location:Â Bayside Community Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Rd, Bayside, CA
You're...
Meet Your Humboldt County Board of Supervisors Candidates
Caroline Griffith, EcoNews Journalist
The State of California has changed the date of the primary election to March 3, meaning the Humboldt County Board of...
News from the Center
Well, here it is - 2020. Weâre still on the lookout for the prophesized flying cars and robot servants, but for right now weâll...
Environmental Policy Intern
You can have a Virtual Washington, D.C. Experience and Learn how Policy is Made and Changed
Learn Where Conservation Meets National Politics
Knowledge of the...
The world’s oceans reached a new record heat level in 2019
The heat in the worldâs oceans reached a new record level in 2019, showing âirrefutable and acceleratingâ heating of the planet.
The worldâs oceans are...
House Natural Resources Committee Passes Bill to Restore and Protect Northwest California Public Lands...
H.R. 2250 would support local economies and improve forest health and wildfire resiliency.
On November 20, 2019, the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources passed...
Terra-Gen Protest Rally and March – 12/14
Terra-Gen Protest Rally and March (Update)
Hosted By:Â North Coast Climate Justice Coalition
Date and Time: Saturday, December 14 at 12 PM â 4 PM
Location: Winema Theatre,...
News from the Center
Climate Crisis
Since the last issue of EcoNews was published, the climate crisis has become more real to many members of the public who normally...
2019 Year in Review
This Yearâs Accomplishments
2019 was another successful and challenging year at the NEC! The following list features some of the many issues and events...
Zero Waste Lending Library
Cleanup Supplies
If you are planning a cleanup event and would like to use our supplies please complete the NEC Cleanup Supplies Lending Form to...
Supervisor’s Questionnaire: Transportation
As Supervisor, what would you do to improve and expand the Countyâs transportation infrastructure for pedestrians and non-motorized
transportation?
4th District:
Virginia Bass: I am a proponent...
Supervisor’s Questionnaire: Sea Level Rise
What do you think the impacts of sea level rise (SLR) will be, and what do you think should be done about it with...