Environment & Natural Resources
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Activists continue efforts to block logging in Jackson Forest, CHP responds
Activists blocked loggers, and the California Highway Patrol responded, protesters then dispersed. The post Activists continue efforts to block logging…
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As logging begins in Jackson Forest protesters do their best to stop it — activists gathered this morning at logging road entrance (updated 6/11)
A new chapter in a familiar story in Mendocino is being written, with activists asking for a two year moratorium…
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Traveling Native group supports locals to take back Jackson Forest, historic names and lands
Deputies’ showdown with barricaded man at Coyote Valley interrupts days events The post Traveling Native group supports locals to take…
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Wave energy making progress in powering blue economy, but won’t electrify your home anytime soon
California hopes to put wave and tidal devices into the water soon. Oregon will host world class wave energy testing…
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Biden administration makes major push on wind energy off California coast; Humboldt, Morro Bay to lead the way
Big news for green energy production on the West Coast. We're doing a In a two part series, exploring the…
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Ft. Bragg community garden emerging on C.V. Starr grounds — sign-ups happening now
Organizers will teach people to conserve water at new Fort Bragg garden. The post Ft. Bragg community garden emerging on…
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Judge rules for Cal Fire in decade long court battle over access road
The road is to be destroyed. The post Judge rules for Cal Fire in decade long court battle over access…
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In confusing vote Ft. Bragg Council halts formula businesses inland, allows in coastal zone — to outlaw feeding ravens, other animals — will open lobbies, return to in-person meetings
Fort Bragg Council seeks to educate people on not feeding animals The post In confusing vote Ft. Bragg Council halts…
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State publishes new tsunami zone maps with far greater accuracy
Find out if your area is in the revised tsunami zone; links to the news maps in the article. The…
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Cal Fire seeks to end 10 year legal battle over WWII era Jackson Forest road
In which our coast court correspondent delves into a long legal battle between an inholding property owner, and Cal Fire…
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Commercial crab boats put out pots on the Mendocino Coast
Crab season was delayed. The post Commercial crab boats put out pots on the Mendocino Coast appeared first on The…
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Mendocino’s “Grange Wars” end as final holdout, Garcia Guild, turns over hall to National Grange
Across California the National Grange is winning the war against the Guilds. The post Mendocino’s “Grange Wars” end as final…
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No crab for Christmas; commercial crabbers won’t drop pots till they get better prices
Crabbers have banded together to ask a higher per pound price. The post No crab for Christmas; commercial crabbers won’t…
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Commercial crab season opening Dec. 23, recreational fishers getting limits
The opening has been delayed for a variety of reasons. The post Commercial crab season opening Dec. 23, recreational fishers…
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Fort Bragg City Council will consider ending Stage 2 water emergency at Monday’s meeting
Residents would still be asked to cut water use by 10 percent.. The post Fort Bragg City Council will consider…
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Fort Bragg declares “stage 2” water emergency; residents must cut use by 20%
Desalinization plant idea discussed as future solution as sea levels rise. The post Fort Bragg declares “stage 2” water emergency;…
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Pandemic restrictions hurt Fort Bragg Farmers’ Market and Mendo Lake Food Hub, future of local food supply chain uncertain
Farmers and food supply chains including the Mendo Lake Food Hub try to adapt during this time of pandemic and…
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Coronavirus dampens St. Patrick’s celebrations in Fort Bragg
The town was quiet on what is usually a big party night. The post Coronavirus dampens St. Patrick’s celebrations in…
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Coastal Commission sets stage for redevelopment of Georgia Pacific mill site
The City of Fort Bragg has a plan, and the Skunk Train has made an offer. The post Coastal Commission…
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