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Summer is here!  We’re enjoying the long days, local produce, and the plethora of fun events here on the North Coast. While you are out experiencing the good times of summer, look for us on the Arcata Plaza or the Co-op where we will be tabling and sharing information about our conservation work.

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Econews Report

The NEC's  "Econews Report" radio show airs at 1:30 p.m. Thursdays on KHSU. Click here for upcoming topics, station info, live streaming and past show archives.

The August/September ECONEWS is here!

Pick­ up your copy at your favorite outlet and and read  about the latest developments with the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) on the North Coast, how decreasing fog is affecting coastal redwoods and much more.  Or read stories soon to be posted online. 

Better yet, become of member of the NEC and receive each issue of ECONEWS right in your own mailbox.

View a PDF of the entire current­ issue of ECONEWS here.

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Top Stories

North Coast Wrestles With State-Mandated Marine Protection

by Lisa DiPietro

Whether you think of them as “state parks in the sea” or as a “solution looking for a problem,” Marine Protected Areas and the MLPA are hot-button issues on the North Coast. The Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) directs the state to create and manage a network of marine protected areas ...MORE..

View a map of marine protected areas that are supported by the NEC, Humboldt Baykeeper and local fishermen HERE.

Klamath Dams Inch Toward Removal

By Sarah O'Leary

The two linked agreements that propose to remove four dams on the Klamath River, and set a comprehensive restoration plan in motion, passed a first milestone in July with a series of public scoping sessions held throughout the Klamath Basin.  MORE

Mattole Coho Plunging Toward Extinction

by David Simpson and Lindsay Merryman

Mattole salmon groups are partnering with federal and state resource agencies in a campaign to prevent coho salmon from going extinct on the Mattole River. This partnership will implement a rescue program for the 2010-2011 fall run coho. MORE

Decreasing Fog Poses Threat To Redwoods

by Matthew L. Hawk

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Featured Book Review

Soil Not Oil:Environmental Justice in an Age of Climate Crisis

by Vandana Shiva, Reviewed by Martin Orr.

View more ECONEWS book reviews here.

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Noteworthy News Stories

North Coast Develops Unified Plan For Ocean Protection

Area stakeholders have developed to a single unified proposal for a network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) developed under the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) for a region that stretches from Point Arena to the border with Oregon. MORE

Legislature delays water bond to 2012 ballot

The California Legislature has voted  to pull the $11 billion water bond from November's ballot and delay it for two years, a move that came as backers of the proposal became increasingly concerned about its prospects at the polls. MORE

EPA Faces Lawsuit for Failure to Control Air Pollution From Pulp Mills

Two environmental organizations have notified the EPA of their intent to sue for its failure to review and update Clean Air Act rules for kraft pulp mills. The EPA has not reviewed the pollution-emission standards for these mills for 24 years, despite mandates that the standards be reviewed at least every eight years. MORE

Citizens and Conservation Groups Sue to Protect Richardson Grove

A coalition of local citizens and conservation organizations, including EPIC and the Center for Biodiversity, filed suit in June to protect the ancient redwoods of Richardson Grove State Park in Northern California.

Be A Part Of Coastal Cleanup Day!

The 26th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day is Saturday, September 25. The NEC is seeking individuals and teams to volunteer to clean up our local coasts and waterways. Help us reach this year's goal of 1,000 volunteers. MORE

Business Owners: Sponsor this event and grow your business while helping the environment! Read More Here.

A Big Thank You to those who have already offered their sponsorship to this important event: Wildberries Marketplace, Arcata Community Recycling Center, North Coast Co-Op, North Coast Horticulture Supply, Los Bagels, Winzler and Kelly, American Hydroponics, North Group Sierra Club, Mad River Brewery, Brant Electric, Humboldt Waste Management Authority, Recology, Humboldt Sanitation, City of Eureka, Danco, Arcata Garbage Company, and Les Schwab Tire Centers.

It's Time To Ban Plastic Bags In California! Tell Your Senator!

Our overuse of single-use plastic bags and other plastic trash has led to the formation of a giant swirling mass of plastic in the Pacific twice the size of Texas. Thousands of marine creatures die from eating and choking on plastic. It's time for a change! If now now, then when?? E-mail your state senator before the August 31 deadline!

Free Tours of the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary - Updated for August!

Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) and Redwood Region Audubon Society (RRAS) sponsor free tours of the marsh every Saturday. Click here for dates and more information.

View the whole calendar here