Author Archives: Jill Demers

Carbon Farm & Soil Health Planning Technical Assistance Application

The Humboldt County Resource Conservation District (HCRCD) is inviting agricultural land managers who are interested in conservation, soil health, and carbon sequestration to apply to receive technical assistance with on-farm planning at no cost. Plans can be used to seek funding for implementation of recommended practices. HCRCD anticipates selecting 10 – 16 land managers to…

Marshall Prescribed Fire Project – CalVTP Program EIR Project Specific Analysis

The California Vegetation Treatment Program (CalVTP) Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) adopted by the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (Board) evaluates the potential environmental effects of implementing qualifying vegetation treatments that reduce the risk of wildfire throughout the State Responsibility Area in California. It was designed for use by many State, special district,…

Request for Proposals – RPF Forest Management Plan Development & Willow Creek Technical Services

Forest Management Plan Development HCRCD is requesting proposals from qualified individuals or firms (Contractor) to develop forest management plans for nonindustrial forest landowners in Humboldt County, provide technical assistance to landowners and HCRCD staff, and work closely with HCRCD staff. Funding is provided by California Association Resource Conservation District through a CAL FIRE grant agreement…

Advertisement for Bids for Salt River Ecosystem Restoration Project – 2023 Sediment Management Area Maintenance

Humboldt County Resource Conservation District will accept bids for the Salt River Ecosystem Restoration Project – 2023 Sediment Management Area Maintenance project. Bids will be received at the office of GHD Inc., 718 Third Street, Eureka, California until 3PM, Pacific Daylight Time FRIDAY AUGUST 18, 2023. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for FRIDAY AUGUST…

Mattole and Salmon Creek Forest Health and Wildfire Resilience Project CalVTP Project-Specific Analysis

The California Vegetation Treatment Program (CalVTP) Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) adopted by the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (Board) evaluates the potential environmental effects of implementing qualifying vegetation treatments that reduce the risk of wildfire throughout the State Responsibility Area in California. It was designed for use by many State, special district,…

Notice of CEQA Completion of Draft EIR and Notice of Availability – Russ Creek and Centerville Slough Restoration Project

In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15087 (a) (1) and Public Resources Code Section 21092, the Humboldt County Resource Conservation District is providing notice of availability for the Public Review Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Russ Creek and Centerville Slough Restoration Project, located near Centerville, California. The public…

HCRCD is hiring!

Humboldt County Resource Conservation District (HCRCD) seeks a Natural Resource Project Assistant and Forest Health & Wildfire Resilience Project Coordinator. More information about the employment opportunities can be found here.

HCRCD is awarded $5 million for the Greater Willow Creek Wildfire Resilience Project

The Humboldt County Resource Conservation District and partners were awarded over $5 million under the U.S. Forest Service’s Community Wildfire Defense Grant to implement a suite of area-wide outreach, education, and implementation actions as well as the implementation of 9 priority fuels reduction projects in and around the communities Willow Creek, Salyer, and Hawkins Bar…

Regular and Special Meetings of the Board – Feb 9, 2023

The Humboldt County Resource Conservation District Board of Directors will meet during their Regular Meeting on February 9, 2023 at 8 am. After the Regular Meeting adjourns, the Board will immediately move into a Special Meeting. It is anticipated the Special Meeting will start at approximately 9:30 am. The Regular Meeting Agenda for February 9,…

(updated) Salt River Ecosystem Restoration Program Addendum #3

Addendum 3 to the Environmental Impact Report Previously Certified for the Salt River Ecosystem Restoration Project analyzes proposed Project modifications at the Riverside Ranch property, including (1) the construction of public access trails and associated amenities and (2) the lowering of the Riverside Ranch levee in limited, discrete locations, construction of new and realigned drainage…