Here are some links and resources that we thought you might find helpful and interesting. We welcome suggestions on useful resources.

LOCAL MATTOLE WEATHER and EARTHQUAKES
Cooskie Mountain Weather Station	Get the real-time, hourly weather from the top of Cooskie Mountain.
West Coast Satellite Image,Visible	Watch the current weather conditions unfold. Updated hourly. From University of Wisconsin.
West Coast Infrared Satellite Image	Use this image after dark.
Quantitative Precipitation Forecast	Want to see how much it will rain in your area? This will show you a topo-like map of the North Coast, and its approaching rain.
Eureka Weather from National Weather Service	A five day forecast for the Eureka and North Coast area. Includes flood warnings, coastal warnings, hi/lo temperature forecasts, and chance of precipitation.
Weather Discussion	Read NOAA's discussion of current weather patterns
4-Day Precipitation Forecast	Find out how bad that storm is going to be. Forecast is given in five-day intervals on a United States map. It has been rather accurate.
Mattole River Flows at Petrolia	Get real-time information from the Petrolia gauging station (on the bridge near the Hideaway). Site displays river depth and flow in Cubic Feet per Second (CFS). From California Department of Water Resources.
Mattole River Stage at Ettersburg	Get real-time river stage information from the Ettersburg gauging station (on the Ettersburg Bridge right near Dutyville Road). From California Department of Water Resources.
Recent Earthquakes	This site shows earthquakes that have occurred in the last hour, day, or week in California and Nevada. Click on a region to zoom in.
PARTNER and FRIEND ORGANIZATIONS
Mattole Salmon Group	A local non-profit grassroots organization that does research, operates a hatchbox and rescue rearing program, and implements restoration projects.
Sanctuary Forest Inc.	A Whitethorn based land trust has preserved approximately 3,000 acres of Mattole old-growth forest and holds conservation easements on approximately 10,000 acres.
Middle Mattole Conservancy	MMC does restoration and conservation projects in the Middle Mattole. They are currently developing a Cooperative Management Plan for the Gilham Butte area. They have a resource center and have reforested large portions of Middle Creek.
AmeriCorps Watershed Stewards Project	The mission of the AmeriCorps Watershed Stewards Project is to conserve, restore, and sustain anadromous watersheds for future generations through education and high quality scientific practices.
The Redwood Community Action Agency Natural Resources Services	Natural Resources Services (NRS) develops and implements projects which help improve the quality of North Coast natural resources and communities. We believe that in doing so, we help enhance the health of our economy and environment.
The Trees Foundation	Trees Foundation is a resource for local conservation non-profits.
Institute for Fisheries Research	Based out of San Francisco, this fish resource organization establishes alliances among fishing men and women and government agencies in order to protect and restore fish habitat.
Friends of the Eel	Read about what's new and happening on the neighboring Eel River watershed.
Mattole Self-Suffiencey Project	The Mattole Self-Sufficiency Project initiates, promotes, and/or encourages projects designed to promote a sustainable society here in the Mattole Valley. We compete with nobody, we cooperate for everybody. Diversity of thought is encouraged.
Klamath Resource Information System (KRIS) Mattole	The KRIS Mattole System pulls together maps, data tables, charts, photographs and bibliographic materials into an easy-to-use, PC-based computer program. This KRIS version, which was built to support the North Coast Watershed Assessment Program, provides agencies, private land owners and citizens with data relevant to fisheries and water quality in a useful form for adaptive management. KRIS Mattole is available free by calling CDF at (916) 227-2652.
REGIONAL AGENCY OFFICES
California DFG	Department of Fish and Game's purpose is to conserve fishery resources and wildlife. DFG continues to fund stream and fish related projects in the Mattole.
North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board	NCWQCB is currently funding two MRC Good Roads, Clear Creeks Projects. They are also developing the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Mattole River.
California Coastal Conservancy	The California Coastal Conservancy has long been involved in restoration and conservation projects in the Mattole and is a lead partner in the Mattole River and Range Partnership.
California Coastal Commission	The California Coastal Commission manages coastal resources, and upholds the California Coastal Act. There is a regional office in Eureka.
Bureau of Land Management Arcata Field Office	The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is one of the largest Mattole landowners, managing the King Range National Conservation Area. The Arcata Field Office has information about Mattole BLM lands.
King Range National Conservation Area (BLM)	The King Range, located on the western side of the Mattole watershed, includes the Lost Coast. This site includes campground information and a King Range map.
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection	CDF runs two field fire stations during the fire season in the Mattole. Visit the CDF site for information about fire prevention.
California Association of Resource Conservation Districts	RCD's offer incentives for conservation easements and wildlife protection.
NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service	This is the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Law Enforcement web site anyone with Endangered Species Act salmon/steelhead and or marine mammal concerns would be able use this site to contact NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Law Enforcement.
Humboldt Redwoods State Park	Adjacent to the Mattole watershed, this world-class redwood park is worth a visit.
SALMON and STEELHEAD
For the Sake of the Salmon (SOS)	A regional salmon support coalition bringing together a wide range of state, local, and recreational interests.
Salmonid Restoration Federation	A group that provides information about salmon restoration and hosts an annual conference.
Pacific Salmon	A site full of salmon related resources. Includes links, videos, keywords, ways to search for salmon resources, books, etc. Geared for children, but great for adults, too.
DIESEL SPILLS
What to do in case of a deisel or other fuel spill:
Contact the following organizations
Department of Fish and Game	DFG's office of Oil Spill Prevention and Response.
California Office of Emergency Services	Information about the various laws and regulations related to toxic spills, among other emergency topics.
Other information:
Pig Products	A company that sells oil and diesel spill kits.
WATER USE AND CONSERVATION
Environmental Protection Agency Water Use Tips	Simple, do-it-yourself tips on how to save water in your home.
Household Water Tips	Another take on water saving strategies.
ROADS and EROSION
Annotated Bibliography	Papers about surface erosion from forest roads.
Landowner's Guide to Building Forest Access Roads
EXPLORING THE MATTOLE
Boating Thorn Junction to Ettersburg	Piggyback on other boaters' past experience.
The Lost Coast	25 miles of roadless coast between the mouth of the Mattole River and Shelter Cove.
King Range National Conservation Area	60,000 acres of public land on the west side of the Mattole watershed.
Humboldt Redwoods State Park	Everything you need to know about visiting this local jewel. Adjacent to the Mattole watershed.
FORESTS and GRASSLANDS
American Forests	A national forest conservation and tree planting organization. American Forests has funded Mattole reforestation projects in Middle Creek this year through their "Global ReLeaf Program."
The Institute for Sustainable Forestry	A local organization working to develop sustainable and local timber economies.
Sudden Oak Death Syndrome	Provides information, including identification guides with color photographs. Sudden Oak Death was recently discovered in Southern Humboldt County.
Grasslands	A link to information about native grasslands.
RESOURCES FOR RANCHERS AND PRODUCERS
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)	SARE provides riparian restoration grants through their Program Producer Grant Program.
Sustainable Ranching Research and Education Project	"Ranching with Nature" Learn about one rancher's success with intensive grazing techniques.
Links about Intensive Grazing	A listing of links on the topic of intensive grazing techniques.
Riparian Area Grazing	Recommended practices for riparian grazing.