Humboldt Baykeeper has been testing mercury levels in local fish since July 2016 with funding from the California Environmental Protection Agency. We’ve found that most local fish are safe to eat in moderation—with a few exceptions.
In celebration of Earth Day 2018, Humboldt Baykeeper will host the biannual Indian Island kayak paddle and cleanup on Sunday, April 22. It’s free – kayaks, gear, and guides provided – but RSVP is required.
Have you wondered whether it is safe to eat fish from Humboldt Bay? We’ve been testing mercury levels in local fish with fisheries consultant, Ross Taylor. We’ve found that most local fish are safe to eat in moderation – with a few exceptions.
Click HERE to listen to the radio interview.
On January 17, the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District Board voted unanimously to appeal the Humboldt County Planning Commission’s approval of a cannabis extraction and manufacturing facility just upstream from the intakes for the drinking water supply for more than 88,000 Humboldt County residents. On January 29, the District released its appeal and related documents.
Learn how to avoid domoic acid and other toxins
The Dungeness crab season is finally under way! With last year's unsafe domoic acid levels, health department officials continue to recommend not eating the internal organs (known as crab butter) which concentrated toxins, including dioxins.
Click HERE to download the brochure explaining this simple method.
Call Humboldt Baykeeper at (707) 499-3678 to report a spill after business hours, or if you prefer to remain anonymous. Please take photos if possible.
For spills in Humboldt Bay:
For spills in or near storm drains (which drain to creeks and Humboldt Bay):
Humboldt Baykeeper’s Jen Kalt is one of nine women featured in the Times-Standard's Monday Magazine, a new publication celebrating local women in business.
Kalt says that the lack of enforcement of many environmental laws in Humboldt County is “severe” and criticized decision makers who she said have “enabled” businesses to operate outside of those laws.
“I think that’s an injustice to the people who believe in running their business in ways that follow the laws and protect the environment and community,” she said.
“Industries come and go, but the bay and rivers, if we destroy them, they’re gone forever.”
