Time to Care Campaign Begins!

Written by Veronica Yates on April 20, 2021. Posted in General

Congress has an opportunity to increase funding for the Bureau of Land Management to properly manage National Conservation Lands–the public places America loves and needs that represent our nation’s natural, cultural, and outdoor heritage. Join the Conservation Lands Foundation to increase funding for the National Conservation Lands before Friday, April 23!

By properly funding the care and management of the National Conservation Lands, we will:

Create more jobs within the Bureau of Land Management to improve public lands management
Inventory, monitor and protect Indigenous and other cultural resources
Restore fish and wildlife habitat after years of neglect
Improve visitor experience, recreational infrastructure and rural economic recovery
Reclaim degraded lands and waters for climate change mitigation

You can help shape the future of America’s public lands by following this link or donating here.

Nick’s Interns 2021 Applications are Open

Written by Veronica Yates on March 29, 2021. Posted in General

edited April 22nd 4:43 PM

The applications for the 2021 season of Nick’s Interns is here!

The goal of the program is expose Humboldt County youth to conservation careers through paid internships. With the cooperation of several environmental agencies, participants learn about and experience a variety of restoration practices. Interns work on a range of projects, such as: stream repair, invasive species removal, trail building, sediment and fuel hazard reduction, native seed collection, salmon habitat enhancement, and more.

2021 dates are as follows:

MRC/Petrolia: June 21st – July 8th
BLM/Whitethorn: July 6th – July 22nd

All applications must be received by ~~April 23rd~~ May 7th 2021.
Click here to download the application.

Submit applications via fax to (707) 986-7374 or email to theresa@mattole.org
Applications may also be submitted by mail at the following address:
Mattole Restoration Council
Attn: Nick’s Interns
51 High Court
Whitethorn, CA 95589

Visit the Nick’s Interns page to learn more!

March Plant Prices!

Written by Veronica Yates on March 23, 2021. Posted in General

We’re back with an updated list of plants for sale in our Native Plant Nursery! The full list can be downloaded here!

Need native plants? Our nursery can set up a contract grow to propagate wetland plants, forbs, bunchgrasses, shrubs and/or trees for your Northern California restoration or landscaping project. We are currently seeking more propagation opportunities for this growing season, so please reach out soon if you need a native plant source for your 2021 projects. We have experience propagating high quality plant materials for more than 60 species – please refer to the species list (click here) to find out if we can grow something for you.

Free Wildland Fire Training is Here!

Written by Veronica Yates on February 28, 2021. Posted in General

February Plant Sale

Written by Veronica Yates on February 18, 2021. Posted in General

Need native plants? Our nursery can set up a contract grow to propagate wetland plants, forbs, bunchgrasses, shrubs and/or trees for your Northern California restoration or landscaping project. We are currently seeking more propagation opportunities for this growing season, so please reach out soon if you need a native plant source for your 2021 projects. We have experience propagating high quality plant materials for more than 60 species – please refer to the species list to find out if we can grow something for you.

We also have plants available for sale year-round to the general public.
We are revising our plant prices this year – so now is your last chance to get this sale price on our rapidly dwindling nursery stock. Please contact our nursery manager to purchase plants or to find out more about a contract grow.

Below is a list of all plants that are currently for sale:

Don’t see anything you’re looking for? You can download our species master list here.

Our Precious Prairies – March 10th

Written by Veronica Yates on February 10, 2021. Posted in General

Imagine a meadow overlooking the Pacific Ocean. There’s black tailed deer grazing and meadow larks chirping and purple needlegrass wafting in the breeze. Waves pound on the beach below, and a comforting smell of wet grass hangs in the air. In addition to being stunningly charismatic, coastal prairies are one of the most significant ecosystems in California. These valuable areas, which contain perennial native bunchgrasses that sequester carbon, prevent erosion, increase groundwater retention, and provide essential habitat, are under siege by conifer encroachment, fire suppression, land use changes, and agricultural development. Join Hugh McGee and Veronica Yates of the Mattole Restoration Council as we explore the values, threats, and our restoration efforts to conserve these special and diminishing communities.

TO REGISTER:

1) Click on the following link northcoastcnps.org

2) At the bottom of the yellow box near the top of the page, hit “CLICK HERE” even if the box isn’t advertising for this event. This will take you to a zoom registration page where you can select the appropriate time from the drop down menu labeled “Time.”

3) Select the appropriate time, fill out the information, and hit register.

Register for the Annual Meeting, January 30th!

Written by Veronica Yates on January 21, 2021. Posted in General

Our Annual Meeting is coming up this January 30th!

Register for the meeting in advance at the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpf-yqqzMiHdZ6X91Q4VkiPZPv-nzEI2yg

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. See ya then!

Fire and Fuels Training Opportunity through the Karuk Department of Natural Resources

Written by Veronica Yates on January 13, 2021. Posted in General

We are thrilled to share this incredible opportunity for folks interested in learning more about fire and fuels management. The Karuk Tribe invites all tribes, interested members of the public, and non-governmental organizations in the North Coast region to participate in ONLINE AND FIELD training as part of the Tribe’s Regional Forest & Fire Capacity demonstration project, “Burning Across Boundaries”. This project is intended to support collaborative planning that can enable tribes and partners throughout the North Coast region to work together in utilizing prescribed fire as a tool for achieving long term forest and ecosystem health. For more information email dnrtraining@karuk.us.

Click here to download the full schedule with course descriptions.

The 2020 Annual Report is here!

Written by Veronica Yates on January 8, 2021. Posted in General

We’d like to start by thanking everyone who participated in the MRC’s efforts this year. It has been a challenging time for all. Despite this we still accomplished some amazing things together. Read about them in our 2020 annual report! You can download it by clicking here or by visiting our Technical and Historic Documents page.

Deadline to Join the Board of Directors: January 30th!

Written by Veronica Yates on December 28, 2020. Posted in General

We are currently accepting nominations for our Board of Directors. If you or someone you know is interested in running for the Board, email vroom@mattole.org before our annual meeting on January 30. Membership will vote on new Board members in early February.

Anyone with a vested interest in the health of our community and local ecosystems is eligible for a nomination. Only current MRC members can nominate or vote for a Director – so make sure your membership is up to date.