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Mad River (Baduwa't) Instream Flow Workshop: February 12 Feb 06, 2024
Action Alert! Oppose the Delisting of Little River and other bacteria-polluted North Coast streams Apr 27, 2025
Action Alert! Comment on the CA Offshore Wind Draft Programmatic EIS Feb 08, 2025
Humboldt County Billboard Ordinance: Thursday, Dec. 14 Dec 08, 2023
Offshore Wind Terminal Visual Simulations: July 23 at 5:30pm Jul 17, 2024
Action Alert: Hearing on Elk River Water Quality Permit on Friday, August 16 Aug 16, 2024
Scoping Hearing for the Humboldt Bay Marine Terminal - Wed. July 12 at 5pm Jul 09, 2023
Action Alert! Support the County's billboard moratorium! Jun 06, 2023
ACTION ALERT! Tell Humboldt County Board of Supervisors to Pass No Herbicide Spray Resolution on October 25, 2022 May 15, 2023
McKay Community Forest Draft Management Plan Released  May 05, 2022
Protecting Eureka's Gulches and Greenways May 03, 2022
Action Alert: Submit comments on the Nordic Aquafarms project by Feb. 18, 2022 May 15, 2023
Protecting Eureka's Gulches and Greenways: March 29, 2022 May 15, 2023
Say No to the Elk River Billboard AGAIN! Tuesday, Sept. 15th, 2022 May 15, 2023
Action Alert! Eureka 101 Broadway Corridor Workshop: Tuesday August 25 May 15, 2023
Sign the Elk River Billboard petition! May 15, 2023
Fallen Elk River Billboard May 15, 2023
Action Alert! Eureka 101 Broadway Corridor Plan May 15, 2023
Nuclear Regulatory Commission meeting on Humboldt Bay Nuclear Power Plant: Monday, Aug. 26 May 15, 2023
Call to Action on Trinidad Hotel Project May 15, 2023
Thursday, May 2: Speak Out on Navy's Offshore Training & Testing Activities May 15, 2023
101 Corridor Project: Comment by Aug. 2 for the Aug. 7 hearing in Eureka May 15, 2023
April 23 Public Meeting on CalTrans' 101 Corridor Safety Improvement Project May 15, 2023
Speak up by April 15 to save Clean Water Act protections! May 15, 2023
Upcoming Meetings to discuss the Countywide Rezoning & Community Planning May 15, 2023
Countywide Rezoning Hearing, Jan. 15 May 15, 2023
Dec. 11 at 10 am: County to Rezone over 400,000 acres May 15, 2023
Humboldt County Supervisors to consider resolution against offshore drilling Mar 13, 2018
Eureka-based Mercer-Fraser Company Seeks Special Allowance for Floodplain Hash Lab Apr 10, 2018
Statement on Trump’s Offshore Oil Drilling Plan Mar 14, 2018
"Review" of National Marine Sanctuaries Revives Threats of Offshore Oil Drilling Oct 07, 2017
Marina Dredge Disposal Public Workshop, Wed. May 3 May 06, 2017
Eureka City Council to consider dredge spoils disposal options, Tuesday, Feb. 21 @ 6 pm Mar 02, 2017
Arcata Sea Level Rise Planning Study Session #2: Monday, Feb. 6 Jan 29, 2017
Coast Seafoods Shrinks North Bay Shellfish Expansion Proposal Mar 01, 2017
Eureka Planning Commission Hearing on Sea Level Rise Planning Mon. Dec. 12 @ 5:30pm Dec 12, 2016
HARP Calls for Public Input on Trinidad Rancheria Hotel Dec 25, 2018
Arcata City Council Study Session on Sea Level Rise Planning, Wed. Dec. 14 @ 6 pm Dec 28, 2016
Vote Yes on 67 & No on 65 to Enact First Statewide Plastic Bag Ban in US Nov 18, 2016
Trails Summit: Saturday June 4, 9:30 am to 12 pm Jun 09, 2016
Proposal to Allow "Interim Uses" on Coastal-Dependent Industrial Properties Oct 04, 2023
North Coast Representative Martha McClure votes to fire Coastal Commission Director Jun 09, 2016
Humboldt Bay Harbor District Candidates Forum: Wed. Sept. 30, 12:30 pm
 Sep 28, 2015
Is Nuclear Energy a truly “Safe, Clean, and Economical” Energy Alternative? Aug 18, 2015
PG&E Humboldt Bay Power Plant Open House, Aug. 19, 2015 Aug 23, 2015
Take Action to Rein in the Green Rush! Sep 15, 2015
Major Shellfish Expansion Proposed in North Bay Nov 18, 2016
Swimmable CA Photo Contest Winner Mar 16, 2015
June 2 @1:30: Tell the Supervisors to protect streams and wetlands! May 28, 2014
Mon. May 19: Tell the Supervisors to Reinstate the County-wide Trail System! May 26, 2014
Tell the Water Board: Clean up our Streams and Rivers! May 10, 2014
Thurs. March 6: Navy Training & Testing Public Hearing in Eureka Apr 04, 2014
Future of the Samoa Pulp Mill: Open House, Feb. 10 Mar 01, 2014
Action Alert! Show Your Support for Arcata's Plastic Bag Ordinance! Nov 19, 2013
Coastal Commission hearing on 101 Corridor this Thurs. in Eureka! Sep 14, 2013
Send Caltrans Back to the Drawing Board for the 101 Corridor! Sep 19, 2013
Action Alert! Tell the State: Restrict Rat Poison to Protect Wildlife Aug 25, 2013
Swimmable California Day Photo Contest 2014 Aug 07, 2014
Humboldt Bay Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning Update, Wed. June 19 Jun 20, 2013
Action Alert! Support Statewide Plastic Bag Ban Jun 03, 2013
Tell Caltrans: Move the 101 Corridor hearing to Eureka! April 2013 Apr 21, 2013
Action Alert! Say No to Genetically-Engineered Salmon Apr 29, 2013
Action Alert! Say No to Herbicides in Humboldt Bay Salt Marshes! Jan 12, 2013
Support the Statewide Plastic Bag Ban! Sep 10, 2012
Hands Acrosss the Sand Aug 22, 2012
Support the Humboldt Bay Trail! Jul 13, 2012
Waterfront Trail Approved by Eureka City Council Jun 20, 2012
Eureka Scraps Waterfront Drive Extension through Marsh Oct 14, 2012
Support the next segment of the Eureka Waterfront Trail on June 5! Jun 06, 2012
TAKE ACTION: Prevent the BP Oil Disaster from Happening Again May 21, 2012
Action Alert! Stop Eureka's Bypass Through the Palco Marsh! Apr 18, 2012
Navy Seeks Comments on Northwest Training and Testing by April 27 May 01, 2012
Tell Congress: Access to clean drinking water is a basic human right! Apr 18, 2012
Action Alert: Public meeting on Draft Coho Recovery Plan, Jan. 31, 2012 Jan 31, 2012
Action Alert: Require Labeling for Genetically Engineered Salmon Jan 31, 2012
Don't Let Polluters Turn Back the Clock on Clean Water! Jan 31, 2012
Report A Spill Here! Oct 10, 2024
Clean Water—A Pillar of Democracy Jan 31, 2012
Stop the Attacks on the Clean Water Act in Congress Jan 31, 2012
MLPA: Support the Unified Proposal for the North Coast on April 11 Apr 22, 2012
Action Alert! Tell the Water Board to Protect Our Special Coastal Areas Jan 31, 2012
Shark Fin Ban Signed by Governor Brown, Sept. 6, 2011 Nov 06, 2011
Support Statewide Styrofoam Ban Jan 31, 2012
Action Alert: Help Shape the Future of Humboldt Bay! Aug. 22, 2011 Jan 31, 2012
Clean Water Act Under Attack Oct 14, 2011
Letter-Writing Workshop for a Fish-Friendly Future Jan 31, 2012
Public Scoping for Humboldt Bay Spartina Control Plan and EIR Jan 28, 2011
Navy Exercises to "Take" Marine Mammals: Write your Congressman! Jan 31, 2012
Visualize Humboldt Bay: End Billboard Blight! Dec 08, 2013
Stop Mercury Pollution: Call Congress Today! Oct 14, 2011
Protect Water Resources Through the General Plan Update Mar 29, 2010
Boycott Farmed Salmon! Nov 06, 2011
SAVE THE WHALES DAY: May 23, 2010 Jan 31, 2012
Day Without a Bag: Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010 Jan 31, 2012
Support Plastic Bag Limits: AB 1998 and AB 2138 Sep 06, 2010
Action Alert: Send the State Water Board a Clear Message Dec 14, 2010
Hands Across the Sand, June 26 Jul 22, 2010
Support Marine Biodiversity Apr 28, 2010
Reduce Marine Debris: Support AB 2138 (Chesbro) May 04, 2010
Protect Ocean Biodiversity Through the Marine Life Protection Act Mar 29, 2010
MLPA "Regional Profile" comments due April 19 Apr 30, 2010
Contact Your Elected Representatives Feb 08, 2025
Baykeeper Launches Humboldt Coastal Biodiversity Project Jul 03, 2020
Earth Day Paddle & Cleanup with the Wiyot Tribe, Sat. April 18, 2020 Mar 19, 2020
King Tide Photo Initiative: January 10-12, 2020 Jan 05, 2020
Coastal Cleanup Day at Indian Island, Sat. Sept. 21, 2019 Oct 20, 2019
Earth Day Paddle & Cleanup with the Wiyot Tribe, Sat. April 20, 2019 Mar 11, 2019
City of Arcata's King Tide Photo Initiative, Jan. 20 & 21, 2019 Jan 02, 2020
Earth Day Paddle & Cleanup: Sunday, April 22, 2018 Apr 10, 2018
Samoa Bridge Cleanup with PacOut Green Team: Saturday, March 26 Mar 29, 2016
Earth Day Paddle & Cleanup with the Wiyot Tribe, Sat. April 23, 2016 Mar 26, 2018
Coastal Cleanup Day at Indian Island, Sat. Sept. 15, 2018 Aug 17, 2018
Samoa Bridge Cleanup, Aug. 29 Aug 30, 2015
Earth Day Cleanup & Hoedown, Sat. April 25, 2015 Mar 26, 2018
King Tides Photo Initiative 2014-15 Mar 04, 2015
Earth Day Cleanup, Sat. April 19: Indian Island, 2014 Mar 26, 2018
Coastal Cleanup Day: Sat. Sept. 20, 2014 Mar 26, 2018
Join the 2013-14 King Tide Photo Initiative! Jan 04, 2014
29th Annual Coastal Cleanup a Success! Dec 17, 2013
7th Annual Eureka Mayday Clean-up, Sat. May 11 May 21, 2013
World Water Day Photo Contest, March 22 to April 30 May 05, 2013
Earth Day 2013 Cleanup a Success! Aug 22, 2013
Earth Day Cleanup & Hoedown, April 20, 2013 Apr 21, 2013
A Guide to Handling Tsunami Debris Jun 21, 2016
Join the 2012 King Tide Photo Initiative! Nov 08, 2012
King Tides: Nov. 13-16, 2012 Jan 17, 2013
Join the 2012 King Tide Photo Initiative! Jan 17, 2013
Help Restore the Dunes this Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 am to noon Nov 05, 2012
Paddle for a Purpose! Mad River Estuary Trip, Sun. Sept. 23 Oct 04, 2012
Invasive Kelp Watch Dec 16, 2012
Coastal Cleanup Day, Sept. 15, 2012 Mar 26, 2018
City of Eureka's Mayday Cleanup, Sat. May 12 May 13, 2012
Earth Day Beach Cleanup, Sun. April 22, 2012 Mar 26, 2018
Wanted! Inspired Interns Apr 07, 2012
Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, 11 to 4pm: Envelope stuffing Nov 22, 2011
Humboldt Wildlife Care Center Donation Drive. Oct. 8, 2011 Oct 09, 2011
27th Annual Coastal Cleanup, Sept. 17, 2011 Nov 06, 2011
North County Fair, Sept. 17 & 18, 2011 Aug 18, 2011
Volunteer Drop-in Day, Aug. 25, 2011 Aug 18, 2011
Samoa Bridge Cleanup, Sat. May 14, 2011 Aug 18, 2011
City of Eureka's 5th Annual Mayday Cleanup Sat. May 7, 2011 May 11, 2011
Mad River Beach Clean-up, April 24 Apr 27, 2011
2011 King Tide Photo Initiative Nov 08, 2012
Samoa Bridge Cleanup, Jan. 15, 2011 Mar 22, 2011
Coastal Cleanup Day 2010 Dec 24, 2010
26th Annual Coastal Cleanup: Saturday Sept. 25, 2010 Mar 22, 2011
Coastal Cleanup, Sat. Sept. 25, 2010 Mar 22, 2011
North Country Fair, Sept. 18 & 19, 2010 Mar 22, 2011
Samoa Bridge Cleanup, Sept. 11, 2010 Mar 22, 2011
Moonstone Beach Clean-up, June 19, 2010 Mar 22, 2011
City of Eureka's Mayday Cleanup Sat. May 8, 2010 Mar 22, 2011
Help Restore a Wetland! Sat. April 10, 2010 Mar 22, 2011
Docent Training: Register by April 1, 2010 Mar 22, 2011
Volunteer Info Night, Feb. 16, 2010 Mar 22, 2011

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Want to get involved in a great community of people who care about Humboldt Bay? Become a Humboldt Waterkeeper volunteer!

Volunteers are the heart of Humboldt Waterkeeper - it is only through the efforts of people like you that we can be an effective force for clean water and a healthy coast. Plus, volunteering is fun!

Contact us today at info [AT] humboldtwaterkeeper.org or (707) 499-3678 to join our Volunteer Network and help us with projects such as:

Review and comment on project proposals - this is an ongoing and ever-changing need! Contact us if you are interested.

King Tide Photo Initiative (winter months): Photograph specific sites along the Humboldt Bay shoreline during the highest tides of the year to document areas vulnerable to sea level rise and erosion.

Coastal Cleanups: Earth Day (April) and Coastal Cleanup Day (September) events to remove trash from beaches and riverbanks, keeping it out of the bay and ocean. Suspended in 2020 due to COVID-19 - check back in 2024. 

Fundraising events - Help plan benefit events and/or volunteer at the event.

Outreach Team - Represent Humboldt Waterkeeper at community events such as Godwit Days (April) and the North Country Fair (September).

Office Assistance - Occasional envelope stuffing sessions, database entry, etc. 

Our Water Monitoring Program is currently searching for new funding soources.

Research on policy issues is always a big need, as is grant writing. Experience required.

And Everywhere Else You Can Think Of! Drop us an email with your ideas about how you can help protect Humboldt Bay.

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