“Sea Level Rise: North Unit of the Arcata Marsh,” an exhibition of photographs by Aldaron Laird, is on display through February at the Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center, 569 South G St. in Arcata. Hours are Monday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Humboldt Waterkeeper was founded 20 years ago after the defeat of a proposed Liquified Natural Gas facility on the Samoa Peninsula. Ever since, we've focused cleaning up contaminated sites, protecting water quality, and getting people outside to enjoy the bay's beauty and to learn how to help protect it.Photo: This year, we successfully blocked one more fallen bay billboard from being rebuilt – 19 down, two more to go!
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The highest tides of the winter are predicted for Dec. 14 & 15, and we'll be meeting at 1pm near the boat ramp under the Samoa Bridge to cleanup trash and debris left behind as the tide recedes. The tides are predicted to peak at the North Spit tide gage at 9:56 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 and at 10:42 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15 (check your favorite tide tables or NOAA’s tide predictions for other locations).
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From April to October, we offer free group tours for our partner organizations aboard the Madaket, in kayaks, or on docent-led coastal nature walks.Partner Spotlight:Centro del Pueblo empowers Indigenous Migrant and Latinx Communities and promotes awareness of immigrant rights while celebrating cultural and artistic revitalization. Centro’s projects include youth empowerment, the Sanctuary Garden in Arcata, and radio programs that make a statement in defense of Indigenous women, families, Dreamers, and all members of this community that respect and appreciate the richness of diversity. To learn more or to make a contribution, visit Centro del Pueblo's website or on Facebook.
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If you missed all or part of the Humboldt Bay Symposium last April, you can now watch the videos of the presentations on Access Humboldt! The symposium was dedicated to Frank Shaughnessy in recognition of his significant contributions to estuarine and marine ecology in Humboldt Bay and the north coast, for his lengthy teaching career inspiring...
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In July, the Humboldt Bay Harbor District unveiled visual simulations of the proposed heavy lift terminal in Samoa, where offshore wind turbines would be built and stored temporaily before being installed 20-30 miles offshore. Drone image by Oren Nardi.
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Butcher Slough meanders through the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary. Shorebirds, ducks, herons, and egrets forage along the channel, making it a great place for bird-watching. What we can’t see is the toxic legacy of the timber industry, which left dioxins, metals, and other contaminants here and at many other mill sites around Humboldt Bay. Drone image by Oren Nardi, Jan. 2024.
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“Sea Level Rise: North Unit of the Arcata Marsh,” an exhibition of photographs by Aldaron Laird, is on display through February at the Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center, 569 South G St. in Arcata. Hours are Monday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Humboldt Waterkeeper was founded 20 years ago after the defeat of a proposed Liquified Natural Gas facility on the Samoa Peninsula. Ever since, we've focused cleaning up contaminated sites, protecting water quality, and getting people outside to enjoy the bay's beauty and to learn how to help protect it.Photo: This year, we successfully blocked one more fallen bay billboard from being rebuilt – 19 down, two more to go! 
The highest tides of the winter are predicted for Dec. 14 & 15, and we'll be meeting at 1pm near the boat ramp under the Samoa Bridge to cleanup trash and debris left behind as the tide recedes. The tides are predicted to peak at the North Spit tide gage at 9:56 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 and at 10:42 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15 (check your favorite tide tables or NOAA’s tide predictions for other locations). 
From April to October, we offer free group tours for our partner organizations aboard the Madaket, in kayaks, or on docent-led coastal nature walks.Partner Spotlight: Centro del Pueblo empowers Indigenous Migrant and Latinx Communities and promotes awareness of immigrant rights while celebrating cultural and artistic revitalization. Centro’s projects include youth empowerment, the Sanctuary Garden in Arcata, and radio programs that make a statement in defense of Indigenous women, families, Dreamers, and all members of this community that respect and appreciate the richness of diversity. To learn more or to make a contribution, visit Centro del Pueblo's website or on Facebook. 
If you missed all or part of the Humboldt Bay Symposium last April, you can now watch the videos of the presentations on Access Humboldt! The symposium was dedicated to Frank Shaughnessy in recognition of his significant contributions to estuarine and marine ecology in Humboldt Bay and the north coast, for his lengthy teaching career inspiring... 
In July, the Humboldt Bay Harbor District unveiled visual simulations of the proposed heavy lift terminal in Samoa, where offshore wind turbines would be built and stored temporaily before being installed 20-30 miles offshore. Drone image by Oren Nardi. 
Butcher Slough meanders through the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary. Shorebirds, ducks, herons, and egrets forage along the channel, making it a great place for bird-watching. What we can’t see is the toxic legacy of the timber industry, which left dioxins, metals, and other contaminants here and at many other mill sites around Humboldt Bay. Drone image by Oren Nardi, Jan. 2024. 
