The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) proposes sweeping changes to longstanding environmental laws, including NEPA, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act. These changes would weaken protections for California's public lands, water quality, wildlife, and biodiversity, while limiting public participation, tribal consultation, and environmental oversight.

Recent news about a Southern California water agency interested in taking over the Potter Valley Project has many of us distracted, but not the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Two meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, September 15th from 6-8 pm and Wednesday, September 16th from 9-11 am at the Wharfinger Building (1 Marina Way) in Eureka, CA.

We will keep you updated on the Roadless Rule Rescission here!

The Humboldt County Planning Commission will decide on Thursday, June 20, whether a property owner can log.

After months of meetings, negotiations, technical review, late-night document digging, threats of litigation, and challenging conversations about the future of the Shasta River, Siskiyou County has rescinded approvals for two proposed irrigation wells in the Shasta Valley and withdrawn the associated Public Trust findings, CEQA exemption, and determinations of no significant impact.

The Forest Service has released an Environmental Assessment proposing large-scale commercial logging and mechanical treatment across 12,805 acres of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in Northern Trinity County. The project runs along the Highway 3 corridor between Trinity Lake and the Trinity Alps Wilderness, a low-elevation forest that is some of the most wildlife-rich public land in Northern California. Public comments are due Friday, June 5.

Perhaps you’ve heard the news that a water district 600 miles to the south is exploring options to try to purchase the Potter Valley Project. This is extremely concerning, and is plain and simple a Southern California water grab. This move is supported by the Trump administration, and unfortunately, some local politicians like Todd Lands, who is running for Sonoma County Supervisor. Not only could this be a disaster for the Eel ecosystem...