The draft Humboldt Regional Climate Action Plan was published for public review on Aug. 14, 2024.

The plan, available at humboldtgov.org/climateactionplan, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across Humboldt County by addressing emissions from vehicle travel, electricity use, natural gas consumption and other local sources. It outlines 29 measures related to carbon-free energy, building energy use, transportation, waste, water/wastewater and carbon sequestration. The plan’s emissions reduction goals align with California's state targets of reducing emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. 

The next step on the pathway to finalizing this plan is to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that assesses the plan's potential environmental outcomes.

On Friday, Aug. 30, the County of Humboldt’s Planning & Building Department filed a Notice of Preparation for the Humboldt Regional Climate Action Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR). This initiates an additional 30-day public review period which runs from Friday, Aug. 30 through Monday, Sept. 30. 

Provide Feedback on Environmental Impacts of the Plan

The county invites all interested parties to review the Humboldt Regional Climate Action Plan and provide written comments about specific concerns related to the plan’s potential environmental impacts. Written comments should identify specific topics of environmental concern and your reason for suggesting the study of these topics in the EIR. Comments should include your name and address and will be accepted by email at macevedo@co.humboldt.ca.us or mailed to: County of Humboldt, Attn: Megan Acevedo -  Long Range Planning Division, Planning & Building Department, 3015 H St., Eureka, CA 95501.

For more information and background on the Humboldt Regional Climate Action Plan and how to submit public comment, please visit humboldtgov.org/climateactionplan.

Public Scoping Meeting

The Humboldt County Planning & Building Department will host a public scoping meeting to take public comment from interested parties on the scope and content of the EIR. All community members are invited to attend to assist in identifying issues to be addressed in the EIR. The scoping meeting will be held in person on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 3:30 p.m. at the Humboldt County Agricultural Center, located at 5630 S. Broadway in Eureka. 

How to Attend on Zoom

Members of the public unable to attend the public scoping meeting in person may attend on Zoom. Access the meeting by visiting Zoom and entering passcode 356621. To access the meeting on the phone, please call 669-900-6833 and enter the webinar id: 844-4277-1552.

The County of Humboldt is committed to providing equal access to all county programs, services and activities through the provision of accommodations for individuals with qualified disabilities as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). With 72 hours prior notice, a request for reasonable accommodation for the public meeting can be made by calling 707-268-3722.   

For more information, please call 707-441-2634, email macevedo@co.humboldt.ca.us, or visit the Planning & Building Department office located at 3015 H St. in Eureka.

Make your voice heard on local climate initiatives at the Humboldt Regional Climate Action Plan public meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Wharfinger Building, located at 1 Marina Way in Eureka.

Background

The County of Humboldt is working with incorporated cities and community partners, including the Humboldt Waste Management Authority, Humboldt Transit Authority, Humboldt County Association of Governments and Redwood Coast Energy Authority, on the Humboldt Regional Climate Action Plan aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions countywide. The plan identifies strategies to lower emissions from vehicle travel, electricity use, natural gas consumption and other local sources of greenhouse gases. The plan’s emissions reduction goals align with California's state targets of reducing emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2045.

The County of Humboldt’s Planning & Building Department has released the latest draft of the Humboldt Regional Climate Action Plan for its 30-day public review period, which ends on Friday, Sept. 13. Review the plan at humboldtgov.org/climateactionplan. 

Humboldt Regional Climate Action Plan Public Meeting

A public meeting to discuss the plan with the community will occur on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Wharfinger Building, located at 1 Marina Way in Eureka. All interested community members are encouraged to review the document and share their input. 

For more information and background on the Humboldt Regional Climate Action Plan and how to submit public comment, please visit humboldtgov.org/climateactionplan.

How to Attend on Microsoft Teams

Members of the public may attend the public meeting on Microsoft Teams by visiting Microsoft Teams and entering the passcode X5dQYx. To access on the phone, please call 949-508-0813, and enter the meeting id: 140 136 751 #.

The County of Humboldt is committed to providing equal access to all county programs, services and activities through the provision of accommodations for individuals with qualified disabilities as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). With 72 hours prior notice, a request for reasonable accommodation for the public meeting can be made by calling 707-268-3722.   

For more information, please call 707-441-2634, email macevedo@co.humboldt.ca.us, or visit the Planning & Building Department office located at 3015 H St. in Eureka.

If you are interested in sharing input on local climate initiatives, please consider reviewing the Humboldt Regional Climate Action Plan and contributing your thoughts on the plan.

The County of Humboldt is collaborating with incorporated cities and community partners, including the Humboldt Waste Management Authority, Humboldt Transit Authority, Humboldt County Association of Governments and Redwood Coast Energy Authority, to release an updated draft of the climate action plan.

The purpose of the plan is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout Humboldt County. The plan examines strategies focused on reducing emissions from vehicle travel, electricity use, natural gas consumption and other sources of greenhouse gases at the local level.

Review the Humboldt Regional Climate Action Plan and Share Your Input

The County of Humboldt’s Planning & Building Department has released the Humboldt Regional Climate Action Plan for its 30-day public review period. The plan can be found at humboldtgov.org/climateactionplan. The public review period will run from Wednesday, Aug. 14 to Friday, Sept. 13. All interested community members are encouraged to review the document and share their input. 

Written comments on the plan will be accepted by email to planningclerk@humboldt.ca.us or by mail to: Attn: Long Range Planning Division, Planning & Building Department, 3015 H St., Eureka, CA 95521, or shared with staff by calling 707-441-2634. Please indicate whether you reside in unincorporated Humboldt County or in an incorporated city so your feedback may also be shared with the jurisdiction you live in.

A public meeting to discuss the plan with the community will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Wharfinger Building, located at 1 Marina Way in Eureka.

For more information and background on the Humboldt Regional Climate Action Plan, please visit humboldtgov.org/climateactionplan.

The County of Humboldt is committed to providing equal access to all county programs, services and activities through the provision of accommodations for individuals with qualified disabilities as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). With 72 hours prior notice, a request for reasonable accommodation for the public meeting can be made by calling 707-268-3722.   

For more information, please call 707-441-2634, email macevedo@co.humboldt.ca.us, or visit the Planning & Building Department office, located at 3015 H St. in Eureka.