Northcoast Environmental Center

06/10/2026

EcoNews June 2026 Article Feature:

The Agrarian Wheels of Commerce: A New Farmers Almanac? - EcoNews Staff Journalist Aerin Monroe looks at Cal Poly Humboldt's recent purchase of the 191-acre Sun Valley Floral Farms site in Arcata, a parcel with a legacy of intensive pesticide use and industrial agriculture.

Cal Poly Humboldt must decide: Will it use the recently purchased Sun Valley Floral Farms land in ways that continue capitalist growth and profit, often at the expense of community-centered practices?

Read more at yournec.org/econews/econews-june-2026

06/05/2026

Are you passionate about protecting and cleaning up our oceans and coastal areas? The NEC is hiring!

We're looking for a Coastal Programs Coordinator, to oversee day-to-day operations and planning for Coastal Cleanup Month, Trash Trackers, Adopt-a-Block and Adopt-A-Beach, Trash-a-Thon, and other coastal stewardship and advocacy projects.

The Coastal Programs Coordinator is the main organizer of Coastal Cleanup Month and is responsible for coordinating volunteers and data collection, as well as interpreting the data collected to effectively advocate for local waste-reduction policies.

Find out more and see the full Job Description posting at yournec.org/employment

Applications are open through Sunday, June 14th, 2026.

The Northcoast Environmental Center is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all people feel valued and supported. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including people of color, Indigenous people, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from historically underrepresented or marginalized communities.

We recognize that not all candidates meet every listed qualification. If you are excited about this role and believe your skills and lived experience would contribute to our mission, we encourage
you to apply.

06/01/2026

The June 2026 Digital Edition of the EcoNews Is Here!

Check out the June 2026 issue now at yournec.org

This issue examines issues concerning the environmental implications of capitalism, the future of a former industrial agriculture site purchased by Cal Poly Humboldt, lower-impact approaches to wildfire safety, and more.

On the lighter side of things, this issue also has photos and information about our vibrant local flowers blooming and incredible wildlife!

This issue also includes information from our Member Groups, including:

The June 2026 digital issue of The Sandpiper from Redwood Region Audubon Society (RRAS) with upcoming Guided Tours & Field Trips (many are free!), and RRAS President Kathryn West's column with updates on awareness and protection of our local birds and wildlife.

The June 2026 California Native Plant Society, North Coast Chapter Newsletter with info on Field Trips, Workshops, and more, centered on our diverse local native plant species.

A fascinating article about Lucille Vinyard, a local conservation hero and Sierra Club icon, by Sierra Club Redwood Chapter North Group Chair Dana Utman.

Check it out now at yournec.org !

05/01/2026

The May 2026 Digital Edition of the EcoNews Is Here!

Check out the May 2026 issue now at yournec.org

This issue looks at issues current and critical to our forests, including The Great Redwood Trail, the Roadless Rule, private forest monetization, and more.

This issue also includes information from our Member Groups, including:

The May 2026 issue of The Sandpiper from Redwood Region Audubon Society (RRAS)

The May 2026 California Native Plant Society, North Coast Chapter Newsletter with info about their Spring Native Plant Sale and Wildflower show (Happening this weekend!)

Check it out now at yournec.org !

04/24/2026

OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW!

🌿🎤 SATURDAY, 4/25/2026 🌿🎤
Our doors will be open 12-5 PM! Drop into our Open House on 4/25 and enjoy live music from Zack Alder of Diggin Dirt (performing 3-5 PM)!

Meet the NEC and EcoNews team, and find out more about the 55-year long history and mission of The Northcoast Environmental Center, and how you can support our work to defend, conserve, clean up, and bring you news about the wild places we all love, since 1971!

📍 415 I Street, Arcata, CA 95521 (Located directly next to Richard's Goat - who are generously letting us use their outdoor patio space for music and socializing!)

04/06/2026

The April 2026 Digital Edition of the EcoNews Is Here!

Check out the April 2026 issue now at yournec.org

This issue highlights our vast oceans, current threats to their environmental integrity, and responses.

This issue also includes submissions from our Member Groups:

Zero Waste Humboldt Joins the NEC!

The April 2026 issue of The Sandpiper from Redwood Region Audubon Society (RRAS)

The April 2026 California Native Plant Society, North Coast Chapter Newsletter

Sierra Club Redwood Chapter North Group on Hiking the Headwaters Forest

Check it out now at yournec.org !

03/02/2026

Our First Digital Edition of the EcoNews Is Here! Check out the March 2026 now at yournec.org

Our EcoNews team and contributors have been hard at work writing about local issues including Offshore Wind, Conservation Easements in McKinleyville, Wolves in California, Native Plants, and more.

This issue includes submissions from our Member Groups:

- The March 2026 issue of The Sandpiper from Redwood Region Audubon Society (RRAS)

- The March 2026 California Native Plant Society, North Coast Chapter Newsletter

- Environmental Protection Information Center: EPIC 's article on their sponsored legislation to conserve State Demonstration Forests

- Sierra Club Redwood Chapter North Group on the Trump Administration's environmental record

- Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities 's Petition for Safer 4th and 5th Streets in Eureka

02/09/2026

To better align with our mission of conservation, EcoNews is evolving into a fully digital publication! By moving our coverage online and to your inbox, we’re reducing waste while bringing you more frequent updates and critical environmental coverage of the North Coast and beyond. Join our community of eco-conscious readers as we make this exciting shift toward a more sustainable future, and continue to bring you information on issues that are more important now than ever before as we have done since 1971.

Sign up for our mailing list at the link in the comments to receive the first digital issue in March!

02/09/2026

To better align with our mission of conservation and sustainability, EcoNews is evolving into a fully digital publication! By moving our coverage online and to your inbox, we’re reducing waste while bringing you more frequent updates and critical environmental coverage of the North Coast and beyond.

Join our community of eco-conscious readers as we make this exciting shift toward a more sustainable future, and continue to bring you information on issues that are more important now than ever before as we have done since 1971.

Sign up for our mailing list at the link below to receive the first digital issue in March!

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09/15/2025

Drifters of Wigi: The Tiny Life Forms That Keep Our Bay Thriving

Come learn about the plankton in Wigi (Humboldt) Bay on FRIDAY, September 26, 2025, 6:30-7:30PM at The Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt with Lorena Dominguez, Student/ Marine Biology Department of Biological Sciences Cal Poly Humboldt, & Plankton Intern at the NEC

Join us to learn about plankton, the tiny drifting organisms that play a big role in ocean health. During this talk, you will see projections of live samples of the ocean’s microscopic world. The presentation will highlight common and locally found species and the importance of observing and documenting our local plankton population through community science.

Lorena Dominguez is a current marine biology student at Cal Poly Humboldt. She has been sampling plankton for the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science’s Plankton Monitoring Network since 2019. In 2024, she helped the Northcoast Environmental Center establish their active sampling site on Wigi (Humboldt) Bay.

WHEN: Friday, September 26, 2025 6:30-7:30PM
WHERE: 1242 G. St. Arcata (Held in the classroom in the back), 707-826-4480

Visit yournec.org or humboldt.edu/natmus for more info!