Humboldt Bay Water Trails Implementation Strategy
Funding Organizations: California Coastal Conservancy; Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District
Cooperating Agencies: Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District
Project Date (Y-M-D):
As one of the largest and most pristine bays on the west coast, Humboldt Bay is an exceptional paddling experience. It is a significant avian stopover on the Pacific Flyway, a desirable resting area for US 101 travellers, is a multi-use bay that supports a variety of activities and interests, and has many historical, cultural, and biological features to discover from the water. This project is part of a multi-phase effort to create consistent and appropriate improvements to popular non-motorized boating access sites and informational signage on the Bay. Phase I of this project will produce detailed site assessments and priority recommendations for paddling access and signage improvements, standard safety information, habitat protection measures, site improvements standards and designs, an assessment of necessary permits and associated commitments of lead agencies, identification of potential funding sources, and an update of the existing Humboldt Bay Water Trails Map & Guide.
Resources
Documents:Project Description: Detailed information regarding the background and project (Word)
Final Report (PDF) 5.37 MB
Introduction
Project Description
Sensitive Resources
Interpretive Materials
Prioritization Process
Priority Recommendations
Future Projects and Opportunities
Permitting and Construction
Potential Funding Sources
Appendices
Appendix A: Sensitive Resource Impact Report (PDF) 6.58 MB
Appendix B: Interpretive Materials (PDF) 13.1 MB
Appendix C: Site Assessments (PDF) 168 KB
Appendix D: Public Presentations (PDF) 4.5 MB
Appendix E: Online Survey Questions and Results (PDF) 503 KB
Appendix F: Construction Estimates (PDF) 165 KB
Maps & Images:
Paddlers on the Freshwater Slough.
Calendar:
Presentations:
Stakeholder Workshop Presentation, June 2007 (PDF)
Links:
Washington Water Trails Association (WWTA): http://www.wwta.org/index2.asp. WWTA is a non-profit membership organization that promotes advocacy, education, and stewardship of public access to Washington's waterways for people in human and wind powered beachable watercraft.
Elkhorn Slough Foundation and Elkhorn Slough National Resource Reserve: http://www.elkhornslough.org/. Elkhorn Slough harbors the largest tract of tidal salt marsh in California outside of San Francisco Bay. This ecological treasure at the center of the Monterey Bay coastline provides much-needed habitat for hundreds of species of plants and animals, including more than 340 species of birds.
Recognition:
We would like to thank the following organizations and agencies for their continued participation in and assistance with this effort: Explore North Coast Paddling Association, Six Rivers Paddling Club, the Humboldt Water Safety Coalition, the County of Humboldt, the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Humboldt State University's Cener Activities, Kayak Zak's, HumBoats, Humboats, and the US Department of Fish and Game, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and NOAA.
Contacts:
Chris Lohoefener, Project Coordinator
Phone: (707) 269-2064
Email: lohoefener@nrsrcaa.org
Noelle Melchizedek, Planner
Phone: (707) 269-2056
Email: noelle@nrsrcaa.org
