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The article focuses on strategies to prepare for rising sea levels across the Humboldt Bay Area of California. Topics discussed include the U.S. Coastal Commission's 2015 Sea Level Rise Guidance, strategies to prepare for sea level rise like higher seawalls, restoring coastal wetlands, and prohibition to new development in areas at risk. It also mentions Local Coastal programs (LCPs) for the Eureka, Arcata and Humboldt County under which funding has been provided for coastal planning.

The article discusses the environment protection and conservation related activities of the non-profit organization the Humboldt Baykeeper in Humboldt Bay, California. Topics include the various activities carried out by the Humboldt Baykeeper including a sampling event to identify bacteria pollution and mercury assessment in Humboldt Bay and the implications of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump' election for federal policies regarding the environment.

Information about the candidates' forums for the seats of 4th and 5th District supervisors, co-sponsored by Healthy Humboldt and the League of Women Voters on April 19 and 26, 2010 in California. Topics include the General Plan and issues affecting the community's health, salmon streams, and forests and farmlands. It cites that the General Plan Update is in the Planning Commission's final review, and is likely to go to the Board of Supervisors for a vote.

The article discusses the new data about dioxin contamination in Humboldt Bay, California. Topics include a study on the potential use of dredge spoils as fill for wetland restoration in varying levels of dioxin. Information is provided on the source of dioxin, the success of the dioxin cleanup effort after envioronmental groups Humboldt Baykeeper, Ecological Rights Foundation, and Californians for Alternatives to Toxics reached a settlement with Simpson Timber Co.

The article reports on the Humboldt Bay explorations tours for 2014 in California.

The article reports on the six waterways recommended by the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board staff for listing of the Humboldt Bay watershed in California under the Clean Water Act due to bacterial pollution. It highlights the workshop conducted by the regional board to discuss the recommended listing, which aim to reduce pollution and improve water quality. Information on the 2013 flow study conducted by Humboldt Baykeeper is given. INSET: E. Coli Loads Measured in Four Arcata Creeks.

The article discusses the risks of rising sea levels around Humboldt Bay, California. It mentions the reasons for rising sea level which includes increase floods, erosion, and salt-water intrusion into groundwater. It also highlights that the Eureka and Arcata wastewater treatment plants, the Humboldt Bay power plant and municipal water & sewer pipelines are also affected by risks of rising sea levels.

The article presents ways explored by the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District to expand the oyster industry in California in 2012. The District was awarded a grant from the Headwaters Fund which could permit expansion of oyster farming into pre-approved bay areas. The project will evaluate ways to grow oyster without affecting eelgrass beds and other species found in the bay mudflats.

The article reports on the rise of the sea level around the coast of Humboldt Bay, California.