Environment

Recycling Dropoff/Buyback Center Opens – November 21, 2012

Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Recycling Dropoff/Buyback Center Opens – November 21, 2012

“We saw the need for a recycling center up here,” Schager said. “It’s a great city, because they’re so recycling knowledgable.” »

Arcata’s Natural Splendor Fomented, Forwarded, Fretted Over – November 14, 2012

Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Arcata’s Natural Splendor Fomented, Forwarded, Fretted Over – November 14, 2012

FMC member Danny Hagans noted that miles of road have been decommissioned in the Sunny Brae Forest. “It may look startling that things have been uprooted, but that’s the process of restoring hydrologic processes,” he said. »

In Any Event, You Can Zero Out Your Waste – November 12, 2012

Monday, November 12, 2012
In Any Event, You Can Zero Out Your Waste – November 12, 2012

Zero Waste Humboldt is enthusiastic about the comprehensive zero waste approach to reducing waste and working with local businesses, governments and community groups. »

Rail Vs. Trail = Fail – November 6, 2012

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Rail supporters and trail advocates are at odds, sometimes bitterly, and McCowen recommended they collaborate instead. “If people want to advocate for rail only, if they want to advocate for trail only – that increases the odds that we get nothing,” he said. »

More Anti-Environmental Activism By The Cannabis Industry – November 4, 2012

Sunday, November 4, 2012
More Anti-Environmental Activism By The Cannabis Industry – November 4, 2012

“We encourage people to handle things the right way,” Martel said. “The best management method for spent soil is reuse. Growing vegetable crops in this high-nutrient soil, or mixing it with other soil, may result in high yields. Some gardeners prefer not to use it if they don’t know the strength or type of... »

Creamery District Gets Headwaters Grant – October 28, 2012

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Described as a “neighborhood redevelopment project” in the Headwaters grant application, the Creamery District Project will build on the presence of the Arcata Playhouse and plan for revitalization based on promotion of the arts. »

The Unbearable Sadness Of Liscom Slough – October 19, 2012

Friday, October 19, 2012
The Unbearable Sadness Of Liscom Slough – October 19, 2012

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Police Stepping Up Plaza Enforcement On Halloween – October 18, 2012

Thursday, October 18, 2012
Police Stepping Up Plaza Enforcement On Halloween – October 18, 2012

Arcata Police Chief Tom Chapman said, "The destruction that occurred last Halloween cannot be tolerated. We will be actively enforcing all laws and have zero tolerance for any violations. The safety of the citizens and officers as well as the protection of property will be our top priority." »

Religion On The Rocks – October 13, 2012

Saturday, October 13, 2012
Religion On The Rocks – October 13, 2012

Some markings are below the high-tide line, some are above. They are also proliferating. At first there was just a cross. Now there are five large graffiti and the outlines for more. »

NCRA Engineer: East-West Rail Line Not Feasible – October 10, 2012

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Daniel Mintz Eye Correspondent HUMBOLDT – The contract engineer for the North Coast Railroad Authority (NCRA) has ventured an opinion on the idea of developing an east-west rail connection, saying that it’s unfeasible. Dave Anderson of Anderson-Penna Partners, Inc., the NCRA’s contracted engineering firm, dropped something of a bombshell at a Sept. 28 meeting... »