MAY 10TH RIPE and EPIC are teaming up to host a recurring Invasive Plant Pull on the first Sunday of each month, with upcoming dates on May 10 and June 7 from 11 AM to 3 PM. The event takes place at the Lynn Vietor Nature Trail, located at 363 Indianola Road in Indianola, CA. Volunteers are encouraged to come dressed in thick, long-sleeved shirts and pants, and to bring sun protection, water, and gloves if available. Note that these events are weather-dependent, so participan

The U.S. Forest Service is rushing salvage logging into one of northern California's most biologically rare watersheds, under a legal shortcut that bypasses environmental review.

On April 21, 2026, Chief Judge Denise Casper of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted a preliminary injunction (a pre-trial remedy meant to preserve the status quo) against a series of actions by the Department of the Interior and other federal agencies that had collectively stalled renewable energy permitting nationwide during the second Trump Administration.

The Equitable Building Decarbonization Program is now available to low income residents in Humboldt County. The program offers FREE electric appliances and other home upgrades, such as: Electric heat pumps for space heating and cooling Heat pump water heaters Induction stoves And Weatherization upgrades that improve comfort and cut energy bills Many homes still rely on propane, wood, or natural gas for heating and cooking. These appliances emit greenhouse gases and contribute

On May 14, EPIC-sponsored legislation AB 2494 that will end the commercial logging mandate in all state forests, including the Jackson Demonstration State Forest, will be heard in its second committee hearing in the California State Legislature. The Assembly Appropriations Committee will vote on the bill, deciding whether it continues the process through the legislature to eventually get signed into law by Governor Newsom.

There are several petitions to either strengthen or weaken the Marine Protected Area network that will be decided upon by the California Fish and Game Commission this Spring. In order to achieve 30×30 on our coastal waters and prepare our beloved coastline for current and emerging stressors, advocating for more and stronger MPAs is vital. Please consider attending one of the upcoming hearings to support proposed MPAs or the strengthening of existing MPAs in your region.

The California State Water Resources Control Board decides how water in our rivers is shared between farms, cities, and fish. Right now, they are deciding how much water must stay in the Shasta River to protect salmon by establishing baseline minimum flows.