Recent News Releases Heavy Construction, Restoration Work Forces Closure of Ocean Ranch Unit Within CDFW’s Eel River Wildlife Area Through the Remainder of 2022 June 29, 2022 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced the closure of the Ocean Ranch Unit within the Eel River Wildlife Area as habitat restoration work intensifies there with the use of heavy equipment. The unit is being closed to all public access for safety effective Monday, July 11, 2022, through the end of the year. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries, Habitat Restoration Tagged: Humboldt CountyEel River Wildlife AreaOcean Ranch Unit Ocean Ranch Unit Within CDFW's Eel River Wildlife Area Opens to Waterfowl Hunting and Other Public Access Dec. 1 November 24, 2021 CDFW will reopen the Ocean Ranch Unit within the Eel River Wildlife Area to waterfowl hunting and other public access beginning Wednesday, Dec. 1 as the majority of habitat restoration work taking place there winds down for the year. Continue reading... Categories: Duck Stamp, Habitat Restoration, Hunting, Lands, Waterfowl, Wildlife Tagged: Duck HuntingEel River Wildlife AreaOcean Ranch UnitHumboldt County Heavy Construction, Restoration Work Forces Temporary Closure of Ocean Ranch Unit Within CDFW’s Eel River Wildlife Area October 8, 2021 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced the temporary closure of the Ocean Ranch Unit within the Eel River Wildlife Area as habitat and restoration work intensifies there with the use of heavy equipment. The unit is being closed to all public access for safety. Continue reading... Categories: Habitat Restoration, Hunting, Lands, Waterfowl, Wildlife Tagged: Ocean Ranch UnitHabitat RestorationEel River Wildlife AreaHumboldt CountyPublic SafetyTemporary Closure After Five Year Closure Due to Domoic Acid, Razor Clam Fishery Opens in Humboldt County August 10, 2021 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director has opened the recreational razor clam fishery in Humboldt County following a recommendation from state health agencies that the consumption of razor clams in the area no longer poses a significant threat for domoic acid exposure. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries Tagged: razor clam fisheryHumboldt CountyMarineMarine Regiondomoic acid
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