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Findings and Recommendations 9 findings
F1
There is significant public interest in when and how Sea Level Rise (SLR) will impact life around Humboldt Bay.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
The Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors, the City Councils of both Arcata and Eureka, and the Board of Commissioners of the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District (Harbor District) each meet and vote to affirm a commitment to adapting to and mitigating the adverse effects of Sea Level Rise, and direct their staffs to make this commitment a priority in their planning efforts. These individual meetings and commitments should occur by September 30, 2022. (F1, F5, F9) 14
R4
Once the Humboldt Bay SLR Steering Committee determines the best regional approach to implement, the Civil Grand Jury recommends the regional organization chosen be formed by July 1, 2024 and include the following stated goals: a) seek input from all major stakeholders including, but not limited to, local and county agencies, agriculture, fishermen, aquaculture, Tribal groups, owners and occupants of threatened land, regulatory agencies, environmental groups, academia, SLR consultants, PG&E, and CalTrans; (F1, F6) b) research and aggressively seek sources of SLR mitigation funding by State, Federal, and Public programs; (F4) c) share the operating costs (salaries and office expenses) associated with its efforts; (F3) d) triage the order in which mitigation/adaptation actions can be implemented; (F5, F8) e) analyze the low-lying communities of King Salmon, Fields Landing and Fairhaven/Finntown and develop a planned retreat process for these threatened areas or find ways to successfully save them; (F5, F9) f) solicit definitive input from regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over threatened areas so that implementation of mitigation/adaptation actions are not delayed by the permitting process; (F6, F7) . g) hold semi-annual public presentations (also available on Zoom) of the organization’s activities; (F1) and h) start mitigation projects on or before July 1, 2025. (F5) 15
F2
The Grand Jury agrees with the coastal professionals who deal with SLR mitigation and adaptation planning who are nearly unanimous (95%) in the belief that all entities must collaborate to successfully find solutions to the adverse effects SLR poses to the infrastructure and communities surrounding Humboldt Bay. 13
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends the Humboldt Bay SLR Steering Committee direct the implementation of a regional SLR coordination entity based on the conclusions and recommendations in the Humboldt Bay Sea Level Rise Regional Planning Feasibility Study. The recommended approach shall be selected no later than July 1, 2023. (F2)
F3
Any SLR adaptation and mitigation regional planning group will incur ongoing costs in salaries, benefits, and overhead that will require the political entities surrounding Humboldt Bay to agree to cost sharing.
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R4
Once the Humboldt Bay SLR Steering Committee determines the best regional approach to implement, the Civil Grand Jury recommends the regional organization chosen be formed by July 1, 2024 and include the following stated goals: a) seek input from all major stakeholders including, but not limited to, local and county agencies, agriculture, fishermen, aquaculture, Tribal groups, owners and occupants of threatened land, regulatory agencies, environmental groups, academia, SLR consultants, PG&E, and CalTrans; (F1, F6) b) research and aggressively seek sources of SLR mitigation funding by State, Federal, and Public programs; (F4) c) share the operating costs (salaries and office expenses) associated with its efforts; (F3) d) triage the order in which mitigation/adaptation actions can be implemented; (F5, F8) e) analyze the low-lying communities of King Salmon, Fields Landing and Fairhaven/Finntown and develop a planned retreat process for these threatened areas or find ways to successfully save them; (F5, F9) f) solicit definitive input from regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over threatened areas so that implementation of mitigation/adaptation actions are not delayed by the permitting process; (F6, F7) . g) hold semi-annual public presentations (also available on Zoom) of the organization’s activities; (F1) and h) start mitigation projects on or before July 1, 2025. (F5) 15
F4
The costs associated with SLR mitigation efforts will be significant and will require the diligent pursuit of Federal, State, and Public funding sources.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Once the Humboldt Bay SLR Steering Committee determines the best regional approach to implement, the Civil Grand Jury recommends the regional organization chosen be formed by July 1, 2024 and include the following stated goals: a) seek input from all major stakeholders including, but not limited to, local and county agencies, agriculture, fishermen, aquaculture, Tribal groups, owners and occupants of threatened land, regulatory agencies, environmental groups, academia, SLR consultants, PG&E, and CalTrans; (F1, F6) b) research and aggressively seek sources of SLR mitigation funding by State, Federal, and Public programs; (F4) c) share the operating costs (salaries and office expenses) associated with its efforts; (F3) d) triage the order in which mitigation/adaptation actions can be implemented; (F5, F8) e) analyze the low-lying communities of King Salmon, Fields Landing and Fairhaven/Finntown and develop a planned retreat process for these threatened areas or find ways to successfully save them; (F5, F9) f) solicit definitive input from regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over threatened areas so that implementation of mitigation/adaptation actions are not delayed by the permitting process; (F6, F7) . g) hold semi-annual public presentations (also available on Zoom) of the organization’s activities; (F1) and h) start mitigation projects on or before July 1, 2025. (F5) 15
F5
The decade of studies that defined the areas and physical assets vulnerable to SLR around Humboldt Bay by mid-century clearly indicate there is an urgency to start developing and implementing solutions.
Related Recommendations (3)
R1
The Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors, the City Councils of both Arcata and Eureka, and the Board of Commissioners of the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District (Harbor District) each meet and vote to affirm a commitment to adapting to and mitigating the adverse effects of Sea Level Rise, and direct their staffs to make this commitment a priority in their planning efforts. These individual meetings and commitments should occur by September 30, 2022. (F1, F5, F9) 14
R2
The Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors along with elected officials from Arcata, Eureka, and the Harbor District form a Humboldt Bay SLR Steering Committee composed of senior members from each entity who have decision-making authority. This committee should be formed no later than December 1, 2022. (F5)
R4
Once the Humboldt Bay SLR Steering Committee determines the best regional approach to implement, the Civil Grand Jury recommends the regional organization chosen be formed by July 1, 2024 and include the following stated goals: a) seek input from all major stakeholders including, but not limited to, local and county agencies, agriculture, fishermen, aquaculture, Tribal groups, owners and occupants of threatened land, regulatory agencies, environmental groups, academia, SLR consultants, PG&E, and CalTrans; (F1, F6) b) research and aggressively seek sources of SLR mitigation funding by State, Federal, and Public programs; (F4) c) share the operating costs (salaries and office expenses) associated with its efforts; (F3) d) triage the order in which mitigation/adaptation actions can be implemented; (F5, F8) e) analyze the low-lying communities of King Salmon, Fields Landing and Fairhaven/Finntown and develop a planned retreat process for these threatened areas or find ways to successfully save them; (F5, F9) f) solicit definitive input from regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over threatened areas so that implementation of mitigation/adaptation actions are not delayed by the permitting process; (F6, F7) . g) hold semi-annual public presentations (also available on Zoom) of the organization’s activities; (F1) and h) start mitigation projects on or before July 1, 2025. (F5) 15
F6
All SLR collaboration efforts will benefit by including the permitting agencies who have the final decision on whether projects may proceed.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Once the Humboldt Bay SLR Steering Committee determines the best regional approach to implement, the Civil Grand Jury recommends the regional organization chosen be formed by July 1, 2024 and include the following stated goals: a) seek input from all major stakeholders including, but not limited to, local and county agencies, agriculture, fishermen, aquaculture, Tribal groups, owners and occupants of threatened land, regulatory agencies, environmental groups, academia, SLR consultants, PG&E, and CalTrans; (F1, F6) b) research and aggressively seek sources of SLR mitigation funding by State, Federal, and Public programs; (F4) c) share the operating costs (salaries and office expenses) associated with its efforts; (F3) d) triage the order in which mitigation/adaptation actions can be implemented; (F5, F8) e) analyze the low-lying communities of King Salmon, Fields Landing and Fairhaven/Finntown and develop a planned retreat process for these threatened areas or find ways to successfully save them; (F5, F9) f) solicit definitive input from regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over threatened areas so that implementation of mitigation/adaptation actions are not delayed by the permitting process; (F6, F7) . g) hold semi-annual public presentations (also available on Zoom) of the organization’s activities; (F1) and h) start mitigation projects on or before July 1, 2025. (F5) 15
F7
Successful SLR mitigation efforts will benefit from the full support of our local California State Senator and Assembly Member.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Once the Humboldt Bay SLR Steering Committee determines the best regional approach to implement, the Civil Grand Jury recommends the regional organization chosen be formed by July 1, 2024 and include the following stated goals: a) seek input from all major stakeholders including, but not limited to, local and county agencies, agriculture, fishermen, aquaculture, Tribal groups, owners and occupants of threatened land, regulatory agencies, environmental groups, academia, SLR consultants, PG&E, and CalTrans; (F1, F6) b) research and aggressively seek sources of SLR mitigation funding by State, Federal, and Public programs; (F4) c) share the operating costs (salaries and office expenses) associated with its efforts; (F3) d) triage the order in which mitigation/adaptation actions can be implemented; (F5, F8) e) analyze the low-lying communities of King Salmon, Fields Landing and Fairhaven/Finntown and develop a planned retreat process for these threatened areas or find ways to successfully save them; (F5, F9) f) solicit definitive input from regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over threatened areas so that implementation of mitigation/adaptation actions are not delayed by the permitting process; (F6, F7) . g) hold semi-annual public presentations (also available on Zoom) of the organization’s activities; (F1) and h) start mitigation projects on or before July 1, 2025. (F5) 15
F8
Former industrial and other contaminated sites around the Bay are susceptible to SLR. As such, SLR could push the contamination into wetlands, creeks, and even Humboldt Bay itself, making it harder to mitigate and clean up.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Once the Humboldt Bay SLR Steering Committee determines the best regional approach to implement, the Civil Grand Jury recommends the regional organization chosen be formed by July 1, 2024 and include the following stated goals: a) seek input from all major stakeholders including, but not limited to, local and county agencies, agriculture, fishermen, aquaculture, Tribal groups, owners and occupants of threatened land, regulatory agencies, environmental groups, academia, SLR consultants, PG&E, and CalTrans; (F1, F6) b) research and aggressively seek sources of SLR mitigation funding by State, Federal, and Public programs; (F4) c) share the operating costs (salaries and office expenses) associated with its efforts; (F3) d) triage the order in which mitigation/adaptation actions can be implemented; (F5, F8) e) analyze the low-lying communities of King Salmon, Fields Landing and Fairhaven/Finntown and develop a planned retreat process for these threatened areas or find ways to successfully save them; (F5, F9) f) solicit definitive input from regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over threatened areas so that implementation of mitigation/adaptation actions are not delayed by the permitting process; (F6, F7) . g) hold semi-annual public presentations (also available on Zoom) of the organization’s activities; (F1) and h) start mitigation projects on or before July 1, 2025. (F5) 15
F9
Research studies of SLR impacts around Humboldt Bay indicate that if no action is taken by 2050, monthly maximum high tides will overtop bay barriers and flood existing infrastructure, wetlands and low lying communities.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
The Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors, the City Councils of both Arcata and Eureka, and the Board of Commissioners of the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District (Harbor District) each meet and vote to affirm a commitment to adapting to and mitigating the adverse effects of Sea Level Rise, and direct their staffs to make this commitment a priority in their planning efforts. These individual meetings and commitments should occur by September 30, 2022. (F1, F5, F9) 14
R4
Once the Humboldt Bay SLR Steering Committee determines the best regional approach to implement, the Civil Grand Jury recommends the regional organization chosen be formed by July 1, 2024 and include the following stated goals: a) seek input from all major stakeholders including, but not limited to, local and county agencies, agriculture, fishermen, aquaculture, Tribal groups, owners and occupants of threatened land, regulatory agencies, environmental groups, academia, SLR consultants, PG&E, and CalTrans; (F1, F6) b) research and aggressively seek sources of SLR mitigation funding by State, Federal, and Public programs; (F4) c) share the operating costs (salaries and office expenses) associated with its efforts; (F3) d) triage the order in which mitigation/adaptation actions can be implemented; (F5, F8) e) analyze the low-lying communities of King Salmon, Fields Landing and Fairhaven/Finntown and develop a planned retreat process for these threatened areas or find ways to successfully save them; (F5, F9) f) solicit definitive input from regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over threatened areas so that implementation of mitigation/adaptation actions are not delayed by the permitting process; (F6, F7) . g) hold semi-annual public presentations (also available on Zoom) of the organization’s activities; (F1) and h) start mitigation projects on or before July 1, 2025. (F5) 15
Agency Responses 4
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No Responses Found 2
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Humboldt Bay Harbor Recreation and Conservation District
Conservation District
Humboldt County Board of Supervisors
Elected County Office