Wildlife officers say the man was found carrying 15 poached red abalone at Ocean Cove in Jenner; red abalone hunting has been banned since 2016.
Category: Environment & Natural Resources
News about the environment and natural resources in Mendocino County and the broader North Coast.
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Residents pack Ukiah workshop on Potter Valley Project decommissioning
More than 100 residents attended the meeting, during which some expressed frustration over fears of rising water costs, while others shared concerns about lasting damage to the Eel River and tribal water rights.
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Campfires allowed again as BLM eases North Coast fire restrictions
The agency also reopened recreational target shooting and off-road engine use as cooler weather reduces wildfire risk.
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Coastal Conservancy awards over $7.3M in wildfire, habitat projects across Nor Cal
Mendocino County projects will receive more than $1.3 million for community chipping, coastal trail construction and Eel River habitat restoration under new Coastal Conservancy grants.
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Trump administration revives rollbacks of species protections from first term
The plan would end automatic protections for threatened species, including those found in Mendocino County, prompting warnings of delayed safeguards for vulnerable wildlife.