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- Jan 24
EPIC's New Decarbonize the North Coast Advocate: Welcome Luis to the EPIC Team!
Greetings EPIC community! My name is Luis Neuner, and I am the new Decarbonize the North Coast Advocate. Ridiculously cool title, huh? Growing up on the Klamath River, my summers were nearly always defined by the burning sensation of running over hot river rocks barefooted, the near-immediate gratification of jumping into cool springs, and the unending cornucopia of the sweet but oh-so-prickly blackberries. However, as I grew older, these unforgettable summers became defined
- Jan 24
History of Fossil Fuels in Humboldt County & Hope for a Clean Energy Future
Humboldt County has a long history with petroleum, hence the name of the town of Petrolia. Petrolia is located in the Mattole Valley and is within the ancestral territory of the Mattole people, who were almost entirely exterminated shortly after western settlers arrived in 1849 and oil and natural gas seeps were discovered. According to the California Office of Historic Preservation, in June 1865 Humboldt County drilled the first oil-producing wells in the State of California
- Jan 23
Eagle Nest Tree Saved; Long-term Solutions Being Discussed
The tree removal permit for a bald eagle nest tree in Potter Valley, granted to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) for fire hazard abatement on January 5th, has officially been put on hold while the eagles are nesting. After a multi-day standoff between eagle protectors and contractors employed by PG&E, the USFWS and PG&E jointly announced that the tree removal permit has been placed on hold for this nesting season. The permit was specif
- Jan 23
I'd Drink to That! Join EPIC's Staff & Board for Happy Hour at Phatsy Kline's Parlor Lounge Feb. 8th
EPIC is excited and grateful that our work advocating for Northwest California’s forests, watersheds, and wildlife has been selected for the Phatsy Kline’s “I’d Drink to That!” cause of the month for February 2023! Phatsy Kline’s is concocting the perfect EPIC-inspired specialty cocktail (announcement coming soon), and EPIC will receive $1 from each specialty cocktail ordered all month long. Please join EPIC’s staff and board for an informal happy hour at Phatsy Kline’s Parlo
- Jan 10
ACTION ALERT: Last Hope for Potter Valley Bald Eagle Nest? Tell PG&E Not to Cut Nest Tree
PG&E continues to pursue the removal of a bald eagle nest tree in Mendocino County - take action today!
- Jan 10
Listen to an Earthquake Expert Explain the Recent Rollers
EPIC’s Tom Wheeler talked with Dr. Lori Dengler, professor emeritus of geology at CalPoly Humboldt, about the quake for the EcoNews Report.
- Jan 10
Climate Change and California's Atmospheric Rivers
While large and intense winter storms are normal on the North Coast, climate change is making them more severe and damaging.