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Orleans forest project on hold

Humboldt Online Editor — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:26:51 +0000

Six Rivers National Forest said Tuesday that it is suspending a project to thin trees and brush to reduce fuels for wildfires outside Orleans while it tries to address concerns about sites sacred to the Karuk Tribe.

Six Rivers tribal relations manager selected

Humboldt Online Editor — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:10:31 +0000

Six Rivers National Forest Supervisor Tyrone Kelley has announced the selection of a new tribal relations program manager. Mike Turek will handle the forest’s tribal relations program, using more than 20 years of experience working with American

U.S. Forest Service Announces Fire Limits

Humboldt Online Editor — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:40:42 +0000

Fire season is here and due to unusually dry conditions the U.S. Forest Service has initiated special fire use restrictions for the Six Rivers National Forest.

Big Rock River Access reopened

Humboldt Online Editor — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:47:41 +0000

The Six Rivers National Forest announced Saturday that it had reopened the Big Rock River Access site to the Trinity River in Willow Creek. The popular access to the river had been closed due to its proximity to a helibase used in fighting the

Wildfire 25 percent contained

Humboldt Online Editor — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:30:06 +0000

The wildfire that led to the Six Rivers National Forest closing the Big Rock River Access Site located off the Big Rock Road in Willow Creek because of public safety concerns is 25 percent contained, officials said Thursday.

Backbone Fire Chars 5000 Acres

Humboldt Online Editor — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:55:47 +0000

KDRV
Fire managers are working closely with Hoopa Tribe members to protect cultural sights in the Shasta-Trinity and Six Rivers national forests from a wildfire.

More resources being sent to Trinity Alps fire

Humboldt Online Editor — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:30:04 +0000

Six Rivers National Forest announced Saturday that more aircrafts have been ordered to support crews on a forest fire in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, according to a press release.

Lightning starts fires near Willow Creek

Humboldt Online Editor — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:30:06 +0000

Four new fires were discovered Thursday following afternoon thunderstorms on Wednesday that sent engines and hand crews from the Six Rivers National Forest, CalFire, Salyer & Hawkins Bar Volunteer Fire Department and Hoopa Fire to several blazes

Another BRC Action Alert

Humboldt Online Editor — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:03:56 +0000

Examiner.com
The Six Rivers National Forest, located in northwestern California, announced the release of their Motorized Travel Management Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Lower Trinity and Mad River Ranger Districts.

Kansas weather hits Humboldt

Humboldt Online Editor — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:04:13 +0000

Contra Costa Times, CA
Thunderstorms with lightning, heavy rain and hail continued to move though inland Humboldt County and Trinity County Wednesday. Lightning sparked three small fires on the Six Rivers National Forest’s Mad River Ranger District, said fire management …

New public park restroom destroyed by vandals

Humboldt Online Editor — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:57:32 +0000

Authorities are seeking information after a public restroom along the Trinity River was found burned and sprayed with graffiti Thursday morning. According to information provided by Six Rivers National Forest, Lower Trinity District employees

The Grippers: Childhood ski friends gather for Tour of the Unknown Coast

Humboldt Online Editor — Fri, 15 May 2009 12:10:07 +0000

It started in the 1960s, when a group of ski-loving neighborhood kids from Eureka would take off as often as possible for the snow-covered slopes in Six Rivers National Forest.

Forest Service Holds Job Fair

Humboldt Online Editor — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:31:03 +0000

A two-day employment fair will be held at the Six Rivers National Forest Headquarters, 1330 Bayshore Way, in Eureka, according to Forest Supervisor Tyrone Kelley…. >>> Rest of the Story

Pot grower sentenced to 10 years

Humboldt Online Editor — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:15:57 +0000

EUREKA — A father and son were sentenced Monday in federal court for growing marijuana in the Six Rivers National Forest. Jose Magana received a 120-month sentence after pleading guilty to manufacturing a controlled substance while his father,

Christmas tree permits on sale

Humboldt Online Editor — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:15:27 +0000

The Six Rivers National Forest is selling Christmas tree permits at four ranger district offices or the forest supervisor’s office in Eureka. Each household can purchase one Christmas tree permit for $10.