Proposition 84 Notice and Posting Information

Project Name and Action

North Fork Mattole Conservation and Resilience Acquisition

Possible authorization to disburse up to $800,000, including $200,000 in Proposition 84 funds, for the fee acquisition of the approximately 83-acre North Fork Mattole property on the North Fork of the Mattole River in Humboldt County, and preparation of baseline conditions and environmental assessment reports for the property. The purpose of the acquisition is for habitat conservation and restoration, California Native American tribal and public access and recreation, open space, and potentially a public-serving facility that will facilitate climate resilience, access to, and enjoyment of the natural resources of the property.

Conservancy Board meeting: February 15, 2024

Satisfaction of PRC Section 75071 criteria:

The proposed acquisition satisfies the criteria of PRC Section 75071, subsection (b) because the purchase of land for a potential public-serving facility will facilitate environmental education and other programming that will promote the enjoyment of coastal resources, such as the salmonids that utilize the North Fork Mattole.