There’s a new Purple Air air quality sensor at the community center. That makes a total of two of these air quality sensors in the Mattole Watershed. The other sensor is located down Lighthouse Road. Data collected from these sensors is sent back to the Purple Air website in real-time for all to see. We’d like to thank the folks at the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District for donating the sensor and making this possible!
As of August 11th, due to dry conditions, no campstoves or fires of any kind are permitted anywhere in the King Range National Conservation Area, Lost Coast Trail, or developed campgrounds. See the attached photos below for details!
Check out the the July Center for Plant Conservation Newsletter! Both he MRC and 2 other organizations received a quick mention for recently becoming participating institutions. You can learn more about the CPC and partner institutions by visiting the Center for Plant Conservation’s website!
We are thrilled to announce our first in person event since COVID began, our Trivia BBQ fundraiser at the nursery, July 23rd! Show up and take part in a team trivia contest while listening to some music from some great Humboldt bands. There will be prizes for winning teams! For food or drink, you can purchase a ticket for $20 that comes with a gourmet burger, dessert, and a drink (local wine, beer, or mocktail). Tickets are available online here, the Petrolia General Store, or at the door.
Online ticket sales will end at 12:00 AM on the 23rd.
The deadline to apply for the 2021 sessions of Nick’s Interns has been extended to May 7th!
2021 dates are as follows:
MRC/Petrolia: June 21st – July 8th
BLM/Whitethorn: July 6th – July 22nd
All applications must be received by 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!
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:
You can help shape the future of America’s public lands by following this link or donating here.
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!