Wetlands & Creeks Committee
The Wetlands and Creeks Committee was established in 1999 by the adoption of Ordinance No. 1292, which replaced the Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Committee and the subsequent advisory committee established in 1992 by Ordinance No 1183. The Committee's primary function is to advise the Council and Commissions on matters relating to policies affecting the creeks, riparian areas, wetland and tideland resources of Arcata; to make recommendations on the management of vegetation, recreation, wildlife, fisheries, creeks and wetlands restoration and enhancement projects; to provide environmental review on projects that may involve or affect a creek, riparian area, wetland or tideland resource in Arcata; and to provide community outreach and education. The Wetlands and Creeks Committee’s powers and duties are outlined in Arcata Municipal Code Sections 2238 to 2241.
Meetings & Agendas
Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month, or at the call of the chair, at 6 p.m. in the Arcata Library Conference Room, 500 7th Street, Arcata. See the meeting agendas.
Committee Members
The Wetlands and Creeks Committee consists of seven members who have interest, knowledge or experience in wildlife, fisheries, watershed management, wetland ecology, wetland/riparian botany, water quality and/or Arcata's creeks.