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April Trinidad Bay Watershed Council Meeting

TBWC Meeting 4:00 April 20. Presentation: Green Diamond, Forest Manager Jim Hawkins will present Timber Harvest Plan (THP) in the Trinidad Watersheds, followed by discussion. The Agenda is here. You’re invited to a virtual meeting…Continue readingApril Trinidad Bay Watershed Council Meeting

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Watershed Pollution Concerns

The Trinidad Bay Watershed Council invites interested community members to participate in a discussion about potential pollution sources and impacts in the Luffenholtz Creek and other Trinidad Bay Watersheds.  The TBWC meeting will be held…Continue readingWatershed Pollution Concerns

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Create your own Ocean Friendly Garden

Humboldt Surfrider, the City of Trinidad and the Trinidad Bay Watershed Council are teaming up to assist community members with creating their own Ocean Friendly Garden (OFG) to improve wildlife habitat and water quality.  The…Continue readingCreate your own Ocean Friendly Garden

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Discuss Fungi and Ocean Friendly Gardening at July 11 TBWC meeting

Learn about about gardening and landscaping techniques to promote healthier watersheds, oceans and beaches at the Trinidad Bay Watershed Council meeting Tuesday, July 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p. m. at Ned Simmons Gallery behind…Continue readingDiscuss Fungi and Ocean Friendly Gardening at July 11 TBWC meeting

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Ocean Friendly Gardens Incentive Program

Installing an Ocean Friendly Garden will help protect Trinidad Bay reduce water used for irrigation and enhance wildlife habitat.   Ocean Friendly Gardens use techniques including directing rainwater appropriately, soil improvement,  and selecting native plants…Continue readingOcean Friendly Gardens Incentive Program

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Two grant proposals for $5.17 million to benefit Trinidad Bay

Storm water runoff from the City streets in the lower part of Trinidad, the harbor parking lot, and the HSU Marine Lab flow into Trinidad Bay without being treated.  Bacteria, metals and other pollutants in…Continue readingTwo grant proposals for $5.17 million to benefit Trinidad Bay

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TBWC Meets Monday July 18 at 6:30 pm

All are welcome at the Trinidad Bay Watershed Council meeting Monday July 18 at 6:30 pm in the Civic Club Room at City Hall. Meeting topics will include: Trinidad Bay Watershed Project Updates Assistance Program…Continue readingTBWC Meets Monday July 18 at 6:30 pm

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Septic System Upgrade Programs Discussed at TBWC Meeting Monday January 25

Monday January 25, 6:30 pm at Trinidad Town Hall, the Trinidad Bay Watershed Council invites Trinidad and Westhaven residents to hear a presentation and discussion of several topics including the Septic System (OWTS) Upgrade Assistance…Continue readingSeptic System Upgrade Programs Discussed at TBWC Meeting Monday January 25

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OWTS , Oh My!

Two meetings in two days about Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) at Trinidad Town Hall that you might want to attend.  At the Trinidad Bay Watershed Council meeting 6:30 p.m. on Monday, there will be…Continue readingOWTS , Oh My!

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County Septic System Draft Regulations Released

Bacterial contamination at Trinidad-Westhaven beaches may be partly due to failing septic systems, so maintaining your septic system is a must! The County has released for public review and comment several documents for the Onsite…Continue readingCounty Septic System Draft Regulations Released