Environment & Natural Resources
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Frankly Speaking- ‘deep thoughts’ and fun stuff to do, too.
Come enjoy a hometown stroll with Brutus and I and sometimes Linda on the north end of Fort Bragg. First…
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Windsor police arrest man for huge illegal abalone haul from Elk, many undersized
The following is a press release from the city of Windsor Windsor Deputy Apprehends alled Abalone Poacher February 26th at…
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Did Skunk and City go too far in creating development agreements with mediation process?
Fibbing by Georgia Pacific, environmental extremism and Skunk-city squabbles may be put in the past, but should hotel, trolley, housing…
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Huge storms expected to bring superb mushroom foraging for those in the know
The first annual Mendocino Coast Fungi Festival drew hundreds to showcase foraging-focused fungi fun. The post Huge storms expected to…
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Caspar kicks off first Fungi Festival this weekend
The two-day festival features forest hikes, presentations by Native American fungi fans, poets, artists, crafts and more. The post Caspar…
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Wave-power proposals alarm locals
US waters could supply up to 10 percent of electric needs but fast-track permits anger communities. By Frank Hartzell —…
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Skunk Train sues city of Fort Bragg over stormwater runoff into its property
Newest filing unrelated to city’s lawsuits against the Skunk Train. The post Skunk Train sues city of Fort Bragg over…
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Ship strike likely killed beached young fin whale
Beach necropsy draws scientists, volunteers, and watchers The post Ship strike likely killed beached young fin whale appeared first on…
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After criticism, Caltrans plans a second public meeting on Albion River Bridge replacement
Meeting date undetermined but Caltrans has extended the public comment period; Stewards receive letter critical of Caltrans process. The post…
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Albion River Bridge Stewards host bridge-saving effort Tuesday
Residents ask Supervisor Ted Williams and state reps to take positions on bridge repair or replacement The post Albion River…
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Caltrans asks public to choose between five Albion Bridge designs for replacement and nixes discussion of rehabbing the old bridge
The state agency did most of the talking at packed public meeting at Whitesboro Grange. The post Caltrans asks public…
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Research towers measuring forest ecology, climate change are being installed in Jackson Demonstration State Forest
Hiking and biking Road 510 is closed from Aug. 1 to Nov. 1. The post Research towers measuring forest ecology,…
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Drowning June 30 at Van Damme State Park may be state’s first surf zone death of 2024
State Parks warns cool-seeking visitors to consider risks before swimming The post Drowning June 30 at Van Damme State Park…
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No timber harvesting in Mendocino County’s Jackson State Demonstration Forest in 2024, charter revision on May 8 advisory group agenda
State offers Bagley-Keene meeting protocol training to Jackson Advisory Group members The post No timber harvesting in Mendocino County’s Jackson…
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Noyo Food Forest Earth Day event in Fort Bragg gains an even bigger and diverse audience
Fort Bragg's Earth Day event was in full swing this weekend. The post Noyo Food Forest Earth Day event in…
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Mendocino County’s Montgomery Woods expands with State Parks and Save the Redwoods acquisition, with more to come
Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve is located about a mile west of Orr Hot Springs The post Mendocino County’s Montgomery…
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State Parks reopens MacKerricher road on Easter Sunday, in addition to other storm-closed parks
Padlocks of “love,” downed trees, sand-drowned roads all present problems The post State Parks reopens MacKerricher road on Easter Sunday,…
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State reveals plan to remove lead-contaminated soil under Salmon Creek Bridge
Public comment period runs through April 22, and a Zoom hearing happens April 11. The post State reveals plan to…
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Good news for rockfishermen, nearshore fishing recommended
Many salmon fishermen tell regulators to shut down salmon fishing for the entire year The post Good news for rockfishermen,…
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Pre-pandemic crowds return to Fort Bragg’s whale fest for races, beer and celebrating all things whale
Noyo Center for Marine Science leads events with exhibits and walks The post Pre-pandemic crowds return to Fort Bragg’s whale…
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