Growing Forward: Shape the Change 2022 Redwood Coast Region Economic Development Summit by IlluminatedMarketing

GROWINGFORWARD Shape the Change REDWOODCOASTREGION ECONOMICDEVELOPMENTSUMMIT September22 23,2022 PRESENTED BY:

Our differences make us VIBRANT. TAKE THE SURVEY AT HUMBOLDTRISING.COM In Humboldt, we are different Humboldt is home to both the bohemian and straight laced Some of us are newly arrived and some of us have been calling Humboldt home for generations We are multiracial, multicultural, multiethnic, and from all walks of life We represent liberal and conservative worldviews Yes, we have our differences Our differences make us vibrant But we have a lot in common too. In Humboldt, we are dreamers. We are community minded. We are nature lovers. We’re all a little bit quirky, and we know how to be scrappy. We may all be a little bit stubborn, but we all love Humboldt fiercely Our commonalities make us strong As Humboldt continues to shift and change, we are at a crossroads If and when we come together, we are confident that we will see Humboldt Rising Every five years, our county puts together a framework to outline our plans to help our community thrive called the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, or CEDS. Guided by our shared purpose to grow the economy, balance equity, and foster environmental sustainability, the CEDS outlines our plans for a resilient Humboldt where everyone can prosper If you are a Humboldt County resident, we want to hear your insights and ideas about how to create prosperity for our community! together we are humboldt rising. Our commonalities make us strong.

Elk Valley Rancheria Resighini Rancheria Tolowa Dee ni' Nation Yurok Tribe of California Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria Big Lagoon Rancheria Blue Lake Rancheria Trinidad Rancheria Hoopa Valley Tribe Table Bluff Reservation (Wiyot Tribe)

Big Valley Band Rancheria Elem Indian Colony Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians Robinson Rancheria Scotts Valley Reservation Del Norte County Humboldt Lake Cahto Tribe Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians Guidiville Indian Rancheria Hopland Band of Pomo Indians Manchester Band of Pomo Indians Pinoleville Pomo Nation Potter Valley Tribe Redwood Valley Little River Band of Rancheria of Pomo Round Valley Reservation Sherwood Valley Rancheria Mendocino

Source: Northern California Indian Development Council "County List of Tribal Nations in California" ncidcorg/county list tribal nations california

Tribal Nations of the Redwood Coast Region

For example, our longstanding fishing industry is now considering regenerative practices to shape a thriving Blue Economy. The legacy of our logging industry is being transformed as businesses look for solutions to wildfires by converting biomass into fire resistant building materials. As we emerge from the pandemic, our tight knit rural communities have envisioned new ways to support each other and collaborate to build the infrastructure we need to all thrive.

Throughout this summit, keynote speakers and interactive conversations will invite us to reflect, to grasp opportunities to learn from each other, and call us to collaborate to shape the changes coming our way We hope you will be inspired and challenged

SO...HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT CHANGE?

-Summit Planning Committee

As our planning committee began to map out our second annual Redwood Coast Region Economic Development Summit, reckoning with change was top of mind Across our region, we are facing significant shifts in our economy, and we are all grappling with how to accommodate new opportunities within our leading industries We wanted to offer fresh perspectives on how we can take a proactive and thoughtful approach to the changes that are at our doorstep When we talk about change, it’s the strategies that are shifting, not necessarily the opportunities themselves. Our region’s measure of success is aligned with our own triple bottom line improving the economy with commitment to equity and protecting the environment. 2

Whether it’s regulatory changes, demographic shifts, pivots to business models, fundamental changes to entire industries, crises and disasters: change is inevitable. How do you handle it? Do you welcome change? Evaluate it carefully before deciding? Or see it as something to resist at all costs?

Envisioning a thriving Redwood Coast Region is more than an abstract exercise in visioning. Taking the leaps to implement our vision, to experiment, and learn from our attempts is where the real work begins. In honor of our region's rich history of resilience, we offer you the 2022 Summit theme: Shaping the Change.

REGIONAL SUMMIT PLANNING COMMITTEE

Leslie Castellano, Ink People Center for the Arts

Paloma Patterson, West Business Development Center

In light of a changing economy, what strategies can our region partner on to create a resilient economy where everyone can prosper?

How can we strengthen our efforts to collaborate across counties in ways that are mutually beneficial?

CLIMATE RESILIENCE STRATEGIES

How can we adapt to regenerative practices that will make the Redwood Coast Region resilient in light of climate change?

Event Chair: Susan Seaman, Arcata Economic Development Corporation, City of Eureka Mayor

Administrative Support: Brandi Easter, Arcata Economic Development Corporation

3 3This Year’s Conference Has Three Cross-Cutting Themes EQUITABLE ECONOMIC RECOVERY

Stacey Caico, Economic Development & Financing Corporation (Mendocino & Lake)

Nicole Flora, Lake County EDC

Dianna Rios, County of Humboldt Laura McAndrews Sammel, Lakeport Chamber of Commerce

Terrie Swift, Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce

Ashley Taylor, City of Crescent City Cindy Vosburg, Crescent City/Del Norte Chamber of Commerce

Andrea Lanctot, Community Food Council Del Norte & Adjacent Tribal Lands

REGIONAL COLLABORATION

Program Chair: Leila Roberts, North Coast Small Business Development Center

Nancy Olson, Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce May Patino, Humboldt Food Policy Council

David Loya, City of Arcata

Virtual Event Coordinator: Clara Estelle Shook, Clara Estelle Shook Consulting

Katrina Kessen, Greater Ukiah Business and Tourism Alliance

Marty Coehlo, College of the Redwoods Susan Diehl McCarthy, City of Arcata Gregg Foster, Redwood Region EDC (Humboldt)

Sara Barbour, Yurok EDC

Marketing Chair: Allie Jones, Illuminated Marketing

Regional Convener: California Center for Rural Policy (CCRP)

How will this program be implemented?

Information about CERF is available on the State’s website: bit.ly/OPRCERF Information about Redwood Region RISE is available at bit.ly/WestCenterCERF

The funds are to be used to support plans and strategies to diversify local economies and develop sustainable industries that create high quality, broadly accessible jobs for all

What is the purpose of CERF funding?

CERF planning will begin in October, once state funding is awarded Organizations and community leaders wishing to get involved can contact California Center for Rural Policy at ccrp@humboldtedu or (707) 826 3400

The Planning Phase (October 22 June 2024) will produce an inclusive, transparent, and accountable regional plan containing a series of investments to grow sustainable industries, diversify regional economies and increase access to high quality jobs An Implementation Phase (Timeline TBD) will fund projects throughout the region that advance globally competitive and sustainable industries and high quality jobs with clear employment pathways for underserved and incumbent workers that bolster equity, climate, and health outcomes.

As California continues to recover from the economic impacts of the COVID 19 pandemic and rising inflation, state leaders set aside $65 million in grants through the Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) to support communities in planning for an equitable economic recovery. The Redwood Coast Region recently submitted a proposal to leverage a CERF grant to promote a sustainable and equitable recovery throughout our four counties and participating Native American Tribal Lands. We will find out in October if we are awarded an allocation.

Where can I learn more?

The Redwood Region RISE (Resilient, Inclusive, Sustainable Economy) effort is being led by: A diverse group of organizations from across the four county region will join the Redwood Economic Collaborative, the initial leadership group that will work with CCRP, NCO and AEDC to guide ongoing community engagement and provide input on the planning process.

Outreach and Engagement Lead: North Coast Opportunities (NCO) Fiscal Agent: Arcata Economic Development Corporation (AEDC)

Thirteen regions across the state were invited to apply to funding to produce regional roadmaps for economic recovery and transition that prioritize the creation of accessible, high quality jobs in sustainable industries

Redwood Coast RISE A Community Economic Resilience Fund Collaborative Effort

Redwood Coast Region RISE will roll out in two phases: Who was eligible for this grant? Who is leading this process in the Redwood Coast Region?

What's next?

Solutions & Discussions

On Friday, we will gather to hear from practical visionaries across the region. In groups of five, they will share stories of local challenges and solutions around hard infrastructure, soft infrastructure, and emerging and transforming industries. Then we will use the Zoom break out function of a Zoom meeting for virtual "World Cafe" style discussions, allowing participants with varied backgrounds and perspectives to connect around the topics of greatest interest to them Nuances, patterns, and insights will emerge and get shared during the end of the day synthesis and call to action.

In-Person Mixers

On Thursday evening, between 5:00 to 7:00, Summit attendees are invited to join in person mixers happening throughout our region Enjoy food and drinks, entertainment, and lively conversation about the summit topics. Entrance into these events is included with the price of your summit ticket, but those without tickets can also join the fun for $10. Join the one nearest to you!

Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge 129 2nd St, Eureka 5:30 7:00 PM Lady Luck Garage 4010 Main Street, Kelseyville 5:30 7:00 PM Ukiah Valley Conference Center 200 S. School St., Ukiah 5:00 6:30 PM Noyo Harbor Inn 500 Casa Del Noyo, Fort Bragg 5:00 6:30 PM

Cultural Center 1001 Front Street, Crescent City 5:00 6:30 PM

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How This Conference Eventee

Reliable Internet and device Zoom account Access to microphone and camera Eventee is an online virtual event system that works with Zoom to bring a streamlined conference experience. Attendees can access the event on their mobile devices or on their desktops After purchasing your event ticket, you will get a confirmation email that directs you to the virtual event Simply click the "Join Event" button to get started When you click on a session in the schedule, the session detail will open up and you will see the livestream with all engagement features side by side. That way you can interact (ask questions, vote in polls, rate your speakers, and more) while livestreaming.

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The Economy and California's North Coast: Economic and Demographics Challenges and Opportunities to 2025 and Beyond

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Dreaming On: A Statewide Marketing Update

*All start & end times are approximate See pages 13 16 for session descriptions Lunch

In Person Mixers (see previous page for locations and times)5:00 - 7:00 pm

12:30 - 1:45 pm 1:45 - 2:30 pm Conversation Rooms 2:30 - 3:15 pm

12:00 - 12:30 pm Lunch

Synthesis & Call to Action 4 - 4:30 pm Emerging & Transforming Industries

Join us for this economic summit designed to foster innovative thinking throughout our region of Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt, Del Norte, and Native American Tribal Lands.

Tara Lynn Gray, Director California Office of the Small Business Advocate

10:00 - 11:00 am Setting the Stage: Our Golden State Economy Senator Mike McGuire

Susan Seaman, Summit Chair, AEDC Program Director

Caroline Beteta, CEO of Visit California

Friday, September 23: Solutions & Discussions

11:00 - 12:00 pm No Wrong Door for Entrepreneurs in California

Thursday, September 22: Keynote Speakers

8:30 am Welcome & Context 8:45 am Social Infrastructure 10:55 am Hard Infrastructure 1:00 pm 1:45 pm 9:30 - 10:00 am Welcome

Robert Eyler, Professor of Economics at Sonoma State University

3:15 - 4:00 pm "Two for 20": A Regenerative Future for the North Coast Ken Hamik, Futurist

Mike was named Senate Majority Leader in 2022. He’s been a champion for our kids and public schools. He went to the mat and won against President Trump on offshore oil drilling, led the charge in the legislature on wildfires, and is a leading voice in holding PG&E accountable And no one has been more successful

Tara's Keynote No Wrong Door for Entrepreneurs in California

Thursday Speakers

Tara Lynn Gray

As Director of California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) inside of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO Biz), Tara Lynn Gray is focused on further developing the state’s small business ecosystem and ensuring equity is front and center as she administers the small business programs for which she is responsible. Gray is a visionary breaking new ground in non traditional spaces and is not afraid to ask the hard questions and engage in serious conversations to bring the Governor’s vision of a California for All to fruition.

California Office of the Small Business Advocate

Mike McGuire California State Senate

at securing resources to combat homelessness and build affordable housing in rural California Mike, his wife Erika, an elementary school principal, along with their son Connor, call Sonoma County home with their lazy pug, Gertrude

COVID 19 raised the bar for administration of large scale aid distribution programs CalOSBA Director Tara Lynn Gray explores how the state can go even further to facilitate information exchange across the entrepreneurial ecosystem for business owners that expect the government to move as fast as they do

Caroline Beteta President and CEO of Visit California

Robert Eyler

A look at our regional economy and how we can use that information to be prepared for a stronger future

California tourism is on the road to recovery, but there is still work to be done to ensure the vibrant return of busy cities and rural destinations. Hear from Visit California President & CEO Caroline Beteta who will give a statewide update on tourism, discuss new programs that impact the Golden State’s rural areas, and detail current marketing initiatives to inspire travel to California

Thursday Speakers

Robert Eyler Professor of Economics at Sonoma State University

Dr. Eyler's Keynote The Economy and California's North Coast: Economic and Demographics Challenges and Opportunities to 2025 and Beyond

spokesperson for California’s travel industry In her tenure, she has overseen a decade of growth for California’s travel industry, peaking in 2019 with a record $1449 billion in economic benefit to the state. She has spearheaded the growth of Visit California into a global marketing franchise and helped restore travel and tourism following numerous natural and economic crises.

Caroline's Keynote Dreaming On: A Statewide Marketing Update

Dr Robert Eyler has been named Dean of the School of Extended and International Education at Sonoma State University Eyler started teaching at Sonoma State in 1995 and has served as Chair of the Economics Department (2004 2011) and director of the Executive MBA program (2009 2013) He holds a PhD from UC Davis and a B.A. in Economics from CSU, Chico. The author of two books and several academic articles concerning economics, Eyler is often quoted in the media as an expert in local and national economic trends. He also provides economic impact analyses for both private firms and public entities to help guide public policy at the local and state level. Eyler serves on the board of directors of the Redwood Credit Union, Marin County Workforce Investment Board, and the Economic Advisory Council for the California Chamber of Commerce. He is married and has one daughter, Luciana, and is a native of Sonoma County. His family has been sheep and cattle ranchers in Marin and Sonoma counties since 1910.

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Ken Hamik Futurist Ken Hamik is a futurist working in Humboldt County for the past 10 years He is the Chair of the Arcata Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the Marketing Chair for the Humboldt County Visitors Bureau, member of College of the Redwoods Presidents Council, and a partner in the Ganjery, a Humboldt dispensary which has also been given approval from the County to include distribution and manufacturing. Ken has over 40 years of management and consulting experience across a wide range of markets, and has presented and published internationally. As a futurist, he has worked across multiple industries in executive, managerial and consulting roles

Ken's Keynote for 20": A Regenerative Future for the North Coast

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A bold assignment to identify an investment agenda over the next 2 years which will secure the North Coast community's housing, workforce, energy, water and food needs for the next twenty

Portia Bramble, Executive Director, North Coast Growers Association 14

Food Hub Infrastructure Supports Small Farmers and Markets, Feeds Growing Population Alan Flora, City Manager, City of Clearlake | Sarah McCormick, Assistant City Manager, City of Fort Bragg

Explore the design of the proposed Eureka Regional Transit and Housing (EaRTH) Center, and how it addresses community vitality, safety, and climate change mitigation

F R I D A Y

FOCUS AREA 1: Hard Infrastructure

How the creation of Crescent City's Park Master Plan is evolving into a powerful driving force for economic growth, tourism, & community development

While the entire state is struggling with affordable housing shortages, rural communities like ours are especiallyhardhit

HOUSING |

The North Coast Growers Association is increasing market opportunities for local food producers by implementing a food hub, which will provide marketing, aggregation, distribution, and storage solutions for farms and ranches on the North Coast. Increasing local food infrastructure helps the region feed its growing population despite supply chain disruptions, emergencies, and disasters.

ExplorehowClearlake’sHomesteadProgramandHousingMendocinoCoastusetwo differentcreativeapproachestomakeworkforcehousingmoreaffordableandaccessible

Creative Solutions to the Housing Crisis: Workforce and Affordable Housing Solutions from Clearlake and Fort Bragg

FOOD SYSTEMS |

WATERFRONT INFRASTRUCTURE | Strategic Development of a Community Park Space as an Economic Driver

Amy Jester, Director of Policy, Advocacy and Civic Leadership, Humboldt Area & Wild Rivers Community Foundation | Katerina Oskarsson, Executive in Residence, Redwood Region Climate and Community Resilience (CORE) Hub Eric Wier, City Manager, City of Crescent City Jerome Qiriazi, Transit Planner, Humboldt Transit Authority

ROADS & TRANSPORTATION |

The Benefits of Integrated Transit and Housing

We are expecting a multi million dollar offshore wind farm to site itself off Humboldt Bay within the next several years Learn how the Redwood Region Climate and Community Resilience (CORE) Hub and the North Coast Offshore Wind Community Benefits Network are using the Community Benefits Agreement process as an opportunity to proactively shape the industry in a way that resists our history of “boom and bust natural resource extraction” and instead improves community well being; strengthens partnerships among local communities, Tribal Nations, state and federal agencies; and protects biodiversity

RENEWABLE ENERGY | Humboldt Bay's Offshore Wind Could Create Regional Benefits

CHILD CARE | A Comprehensive Approach to Sustain the Child Care Industry

Klamath River Promise Neighborhoods: A River of Opportunities

COASTAL DEVELOPMENT | Growing a Blue Economy on the Mendocino Coast

HEALTH CARE | Blue Zones: Live Better, Longer Jamey Gill, Executive Director, Blue Zones Project Lake County | Tina Tyler O'Shea, Executive Director, Blue Zones Project Mendocino County Susan Seaman, Program Director, Arcata Economic Development Corporation & Mayor, City of Eureka Leslie Castellano, Executive Director, The Ink People Center for the Arts | Alyssum Weir, Executive Director, Mendocino Arts Council 15

EDUCATION |

S E S S I O N S

Mary Anne Petrillo, Executive Director, West Business Development Center | Sheila Semans, Executive Director, Noyo Center for Marine Science | Tim Karas, President, Mendocino Lake Community College District Learn about the programs offered through the Humboldt Child Care Sustainability Fund, a $48M commitment by Humboldt County to revitalize and sustain its child care industry

Learn how the groundbreaking Cradle to Career partnership among True North Organizing Network, the Yurok Tribe, and fifteen other community partners will change the educational landscape of the North Coast Region and lead to widespread socio economic improvements

The Blue Zone's 'Power 9' reverse engineers longevity using international communities with the longest living people thriving as models. In this session we will share how our teams are implementing the Power 9 in Lake and Mendocino Counties.

FOCUS AREA 2: Social Infrastructure

The Noyo Ocean Collective is a regional partnership establishing a vibrant blue economy on the Mendocino Coast They know that economic development and ocean health are compatible Learn how the City of Fort Bragg, Noyo Harbor District, Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo, Mendocino College, West Business Center, and the Noyo Center for Marine Science are exploring fresh, exciting ways of looking at everything from traditional marine sectors to new businesses focused on ocean resiliency, including projects related to climate change, fisheries, aquaculture, renewable energy, tourism, and transportation

While the art and culture sector offers powerful and unique benefits to community development and economic well being, it is vulnerable if we are not attentive Cultural legacies can be lost and necessary resources are too easily diverted from those who are actively knitting our communities together Explore examples of success and challenge and talk about opportunities for greater regional collaboration ARTS & CULTURE | Art, Culture, and Community Wellbeing

Terry Supahan, Executive Director, True North Organizing Network | Josh Norris, Director, Klamath River Promise Neighborhoods, Yurok Tribe Education Department

Rosie Clayburn, Cultural Resources Director and Tribal Heritage Preservation Officer | Tiana Williams Claussen, Wildlife Department Director How can small businesses take meaningful climate action while increasing their competitive advantage, customer loyalty, and cost savings?

FISHERIES |

SMALL BUSINESS | How to Take Impactful, Meaningful, and Far-reaching Climate Action as a Small Business

Joy Merrilees, VP of Production, Shannon Family of Wines 16

Blake Alexandre, Owner, Alexandre Family Farm |

FORESTRY & BUILDING| Forest Health & Resilient Communities: Turning Risks into Opportunities

FOCUS AREA 3: Emerging & Transforming Industries

Rosie Clayburn and Tiana Williams Claussen, the Yurok Tribe’s Condor Project and Cultural Resources leaders, explore how “eco tourism” on Tribal Lands can begin by telling the People’s story through speaking good words (education) and doing good things (ecological and cultural restoration) With the primary goal being restoration of the Yurok culture and world, Rosie, Tiana, and other Tribal leaders are also co creating extraordinary experiences for visitors from all over the world through the celebrated return of Prey go neesh (the California Condor), guided Klamath River tours on traditional Yurok canoes made through elder youth partnership, Chah pekw O’ Ket’ toh (Stone Lagoon) Visitor Center, the first Tribally operated visitor center in California State Parks, and more TOURISM | The Power of Telling Our Own Story: Cultural and Eco Tourism on Yurok Tribal Lands

F R I D A Y

Fishermans' Docks Connect Buyers and Sellers Directly, Keep Catches and Profits Local Our region’s persistent wildfire crisis has created the opportunity for a regenerative economic response, helping rural communities become both fire and economically resilient. Learn how the CalFire WRX Alliance is tackling climate change and affordable housing together by supporting emergent forest product businesses, related applied research, and workforce development all in one circular strategy.

Patty Martin, PhD, Climate Consultant, Patty Martin Consulting Hear the Story of Two Certified Regenerative Organic Farms: Alexandre Family Farm in Del Norte and the Shannon Family of Wines in Lake County. Learn how and why to farm like the world depends on it and explore the three pillars of Regenerative Organic Certified farming: soil health, animal welfare, and social fairness. FARMING | Best-in-Class Regenerative, Organic Farming Comes Naturally to the Redwood Coast

ThereareconcurrentdocksidefishmarketprojectsunderwayinFortBraggandEurekatotransformand uplift the local fishing industry Local fishers currently export most of their catch, while most consumers and restaurants locally buy imported fish The new markets are working to provide a direct link between fishermenandlocalbuyers,keepingcatchesandprofitsathome.

Anna Neumann, Harbormaster, Noyo Harbor District | Ashley Vellis, Owner, Ashley's Seafood

Christy Prescott, CalForest WRX Program Lead for Six Rivers National Forest | Ryan Heitz, Economic Development Coordinator & CalForest WRX Program Lead for Humboldt County

Synthesis & Call to Action

S E S S I O N S

At the close of this summit, we acknowledge that the conversations over the last two days are a starting point As an economic development, business, and community leader from the Redwood Coast, how are you going to make sense of what you have learned and respond to the call to action?

What federal, state, or private funds, programs, or experts could be leveraged for these calls?

What did you learn about that you think could be expanded or replicated to another community?

Who are the people you're going to tell about what you learned?

Which calls to action from today's sessions inspire you to respond?

Apply Today at LeadershipRC.org Session 1: Orientation & Leadership Focus (in Humboldt) January 12 14, 2023 Session 2: Mendocino County March 2 4, 2023 Session 3: Lake County April 13 15, 2023 Session 4: Del Norte County June 8 10, 2023 Session 5: Humboldt County & Graduation July 13 15, 2023 2023 Leadership Redwood Coast Program Schedule Leadership Redwood Coast (LRC) is an in person, cohort based regional leadership program launching this January. This cross sector program will empower diverse individuals throughout Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, and adjacent Tribal lands with the tools, connections, and insight they need to effect equitable and innovative change in their communities and across the region. If you are an emerging leader in our region interested in growing your leadership, fostering connections in the region, and helping shape the future of the Redwood Coast Region, we welcome you to apply. Transformative Leadership Development For A Resilient Future Tuition Early Bird Registration If you apply by October 15, 2022 $3,500 Full Tuition $3,750 Tuition cost includes full participation in seminars, leadership materials, hotel accommodations and meals for all five interactive sessions Tuition assistance may be available for qualified candidates with demonstrated financial need Reach out to allie@leadershiprc.org with any questions about the application process. Join us for one of our upcoming virtual info sessions to learn more! Scan here to register Sept. 28th, 12 1 PM Oct. 4th, 5 6 PM Oct. 11th, 12 1 PM

DEL NORTE Where Nature Outnumbers People 41.7076° N, 123.9660° W Native American Tribal Nations: Elk Valley Rancheria, Resighini Rancheria, Tolowa Dee ni Nation, Yurok Tribe of California County Seat: Crescent City Population: 27,743 1,230 mi² Key Economic Industries: Tourism Agriculture Forestry Fishing Construction Miles of Coastline Named After Famous For 37 Founded In Spanish for "Of the North" 1857 Jedediah Smith State Park, Redwood National and State Parks, Battery Point Lighthouse 19

Del Norte County Heidi Kunstal, Director of Community Development Project: Kamph Park Renovation and Expansion Feasibility Study

Del Norte County’s Kamph Park is California's northernmost oceanfront campground, located less than two miles from the Oregon border, and is the only public oceanfront campground north of the Gold Bluffs Campground in the Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park located in Humboldt County At Kamph Park, campers can see, hear and smell the ocean from every corner of the park In addition to its natural splendor, Kamph Park's location provides unique opportunities for visitors to Del Norte County with regard to it being on the northernmost segment of the California Coastal Trail. The trail also provides an essential stop for hikers of the California Coastal In 2018 the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors adopted a County OHV Facilities Plan for the system of roughly graded County roads existing in the Smith River National Recreation Area within Del Norte County. As part of that OHV Plan, the County established goals and priorities stemming from Congress 20

designation of the National Recreation Area as an area explicitly ripe for the development of OHV opportunities, while balancing environmental considerations. As such, a major goal of the County’s adopted OHV Plan includes the promotion of RESPONSIBLE motorized recreation within the NRA as OHV use had previously only been minimally authorized which unfortunately spawned unregulated and often illegal OHV use

Since the time of the adoption of the OHV Plan Del Norte County has obtained grant funding through the California Department of Parks and Recreation’s Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division grant program for the implementation of programs identified in the OHV Plan Since obtaining this grant funding, the County has been able to place directional signage and route markers, and maintain an informational website that includes digital maps for OHV users on those routes authorized for use. In 2022, the County was awarded additional grant funds by State Parks for ground operations activities including maintenance of the system routes.

Today, the public, including visitors to Del Norte County, benefit from the County’s planning efforts by the enjoyment of miles of designated OHV accessible roads and trails within the Smith River National Recreation Area that previously did not allow for such activities. OHV recreation is an example of leveraging Del Norte County’s immense outdoor recreation potential for visitors serving uses thereby benefiting the region economically while enhancing awareness of the Smith River National Recreation Area and addressing environmental concerns from previously unregulated activities

Del Norte County Randy Hooper, Assistant County Administrative Officer Project: County Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Facilities Plan

Additionally, the park is located adjacent to significant cultural areas of local tribes including the Tolowa Dee ni’ Nation who have maintained an ancestral fish camp where the Tolowa people have practiced the traditional gathering and processing of smelt from the Pacific Ocean, seasonally, from time immemorial. Kamph Park is located adjacent to the waters of the Pyramid Point State Marine Conservation Area which covers most of the area north of the mouth of the Smith River to the Oregon border. Like state and national parks protect wildlife and habitats on land, Marine Protected Areas conserve and restore wildlife and habitats in our ocean Based on its location and immense natural beauty, Kamph Park has truly incredible potential for visitors to Del Norte County Kamph Park was developed on a very small property many years ago and can only accommodate up to nine tents at any given time. Presently, when at full capacity, tents stand shoulder to shoulder, or tent stake to stake. Recognizing the potential for enhanced visitor serving opportunities at Kamph Park as well as the increasing demand for outdoor recreational opportunities along the northern California coastline, Del Norte County applied for and obtained a grant from the State Coastal Conservancy in order to conduct a feasibility study for the expansion and improvement of the park. The feasibility study is currently underway and will hopefully lead to the goal of the County being able to expand the park to meet the demand of visitors to the County while raising the awareness of tourism opportunities available through Del Norte County’s system of County parks which also includes a campground on the wild and scenic Smith River (Ruby Van Deventer Park) and a campground located in a redwood grove (Florence Keller Park) outside of Crescent City

Thomas Zickgraf, Comptroller Project: CCHD Redevelopment Plan

Located in beautiful Crescent City, California, along the Pacific Coast, bordering Oregon, amongst Redwood forests, and part of Del Norte County, the Crescent City Harbor District (CCHD) is an independent, local government district The CCHD is governed by a five member, county wide, elected Board of Harbor Commissioners, and operates within the jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission

CCHD is a vital community resource Continuing our history of being a harbor for the commercial fishing industry, CCHD also offers sport fishing, boating, recreation, and restaurants, and supports 21

Trail intent on walking every inch of the trail

Crescent City Harbour District

a local art gallery. Currently, the CCHD generates revenue through marina operations, slip rentals, commercial leases, and by operating two RV parks.

Building on the 2020 Crescent City Harbor Land Use and Redevelopment Plan, the CCHD has begun to confront its challenges through the vital financial support received from Del Norte County’s Transient Occupancy Tax and Property Tax proceeds, by establishing and investing in a new Leadership Team, by working collaboratively with the Crescent City/Del Norte Chamber of Commerce, the Del Norte Visitor Bureau, and other community partners, and by engaging Renewable Energy Capital, LLC to assist the CCHD to redevelop and revitalize the Harbor

The CCHD suffered a devastating Tsunami in 2011 Rebuilding required over $40 Million in disaster relief loans from FEMA, and a private loan for $5 million from the USDA The CCHD continues to face the debt burdens from this loan, a depressed regional economy, a declining fishing industry, aging buildings, and much needed repairs

Through CCHD’s work with our development partner REC, the Harbor has made renewable energy a priority By working collaboratively, utilizing a public private model, protecting and promoting commercial fishing, creating well designed short term rentals, through investments in infrastructure and repairs, developing and promoting restaurants and retail businesses within the Harbor, and making CCHD a vacation destination, CCHD will be able to support and expand Harbor operations, increase the public’s benefit of this beautiful coastal area, and become an even more vital, self sustaining resource for surrounding local and regional communities.

Additionally, the CCHD will continue to find ways to support and protect commercial fishing and expand the public benefit and use of the Harbor This will include building on the CCHD’s successful Farmers’ Markets and other community events, assisting businesses to develop and thrive within the Harbor, and providing for public safety

Located on one acre of land at the corner of Anchor Way and Starfish Way, next to House of Jambalaya restaurant, REC’s new South Beach RV Resort will replace the old Redwood RV Park overflow lot. South Beach RV Resort, faces the beautiful, and world famous surfing spot, South Beach. In addition to unobstructed beach views, visitors also have direct views of the Klamath Mountains and their majestic Redwood trees, the tallest trees on earth. The CCHD Redevelopment Plan will focus on short term, out of town visitors for the three RV parks, and will find ways to attract more visitors to the area and to create and support restaurants and retail shops in the Harbor.

The CCHD has begun to recover from the devastating impacts of the Covid 19 Pandemic, thanks in large part to the one time Covid 19 relief grant of over $300,000 received from the State of California. Through new harbor initiatives and partnerships with community and regional partners, the CCHD is starting to help address the economic challenges facing Crescent City, and the regional area of Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, and Lake Counties.

The Harbor’s exciting redevelopment plan will involve the complete revitalization of two existing RV parks and the construction of a new RV park on a vacant lot To that end, REC has already completed the demolition of several old, dilapidated buildings within the Harbor

With each new adaptation or improvement to our existing businesses, we’re creating more memorable experiences for our guests to discover We are eager for the momentum to build, and the other activities, businesses, shops, and restaurants to follow Continuing to uplift the stories of Yurok culture, we are able to bring prosperity to our people as well

Yurok Tribe Raymond Bacon, Director of the Yurok Economic Development Corporation

Project: Creating a Culturally Rich Sense of Place in Klamath Klamath can be all too easy for drivers to breeze right past on their road trip down the 101 This is a key challenge for rural tourism how do we create a sense of place, to draw people in to explore our extraordinary ancestral land? With tourism as a cornerstone of our tribe’s economy, we cannot rely on just one or 23

two businesses to sustain us Our ongoing economic strategy projects are not in just one business or venture The Yurok Economic Development Corporation has been working hard to grow and develop several eco tourism experiences that not only center the voices of our tribe’s perspectives but also foster a rich sense of place and a destination well worth stopping for We’ve shifted the focus of our ever popular jetboat tours to emphasize the importance of the Klamath River to our culture. Not only do guests get jet up the river at thrilling speeds, but they also get to hear updates about the celebrated return of Prey go neesh (the California Condor and see key geographic features that shape Yurok folklore. Our Yurok Redwood Canoe Tours center around the Klamath as well, with a serene and unforgettable ride in a one of a kind handcrafted canoe while hearing traditional Yurok stories and history. And our Redwood Hotel & Casino just got a little bit edgier with our very own ax throwing area, dubbed Steelhead Throwing Company Club on the patio area near Abalone Grill. (Don’t worry, it’s fenced in.)

HUMBOLDT Where the Redwoods Meet the Pacific 40.7450° N, 123.8695° W Native American Tribal Nations: Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria, Big Lagoon Rancheria, Blue Lake Rancheria, Trinidad Rancheria, Hoopa Valley Tribe, Table Bluff Reservation (Wiyot Tribe) County Seat: Eureka Population: 136,101 4,052 mi² Key Economic Industries: Tourism Agriculture Blue Economy Forestry Miles of Coastline Named After Famous For 110 Founded In Alexander von Humboldt 1853 Redwood National and State Parks 24

Humboldt County Scott Adair, Director of Economic Development Project: SOAR

The Grind, owned and operated by local restaurateur Gabrielle Long, will opened on Friday June 24th and began welcoming, and sending off, visitors to the Redwood Coast with a little taste of Humboldt Learn more at FLYACVcom

Previously, HCDA was just a couple of web pages hosted on the County Website, now it owns and operates its own independent website. FlyACV is the first step toward economic autonomy, allowing the Airport to promote new Airlines, Services, and Bidding Opportunities and Market the Airport for future investments. Both a source of information for our community members and a marketing tool for the County as a whole, FlyACV has been an amazing opportunity to collaborate toward Economic Prosperity. Visit FLYACV.com.

Under Project SOAR, the GoHumCo team assists with; Airport Marketing, Branding and Promoting, Commercial Lease Assistance, and Commercial Development Assistance. Humboldt County has continued to support this collaborative project, as it aligns with economic development strategies and goals As part of its Strategic framework, the County has identified self sustaining and vibrant ports of entry into the County The County's CEDS, identifies air service and transportation as critical components to economic development, and the Vision for Humboldt County, aims to create a financially independent airport and enhance airport operations New Website As part of our Branding and Promoting Initiative, GoHumCo worked directly with Aviation Director, Cody Roggatz, and his team to design and develop a new website for the Airport, FlyACVcom

New Terminal Café Tenant

Approved by the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors in August 2021, Project SOAR is a partnership between our organization, the County of Humboldt Division of Economic Development, GoHumCo, and the Humboldt County Department of Aviation (HCDA), to enhance and improve the economic autonomy and sustainability for the California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport (ACV).

As part of our Commercial Lease Assistance Program, GoHumCo has helped HCDA find a new tenant for the Terminal Café Helping to create and issue an RFP that followed County regulation and aligned with the Goals of HCDA Following site tours, correspondence with interested parties, and interviews, the HCDA and GoHumCO is proud to announce that ACV will once again be serving fresh local food and beverage to its guests

Advertising at ACV GoHumCo is currently working with HCDA to begin selling different types of advertisement at ACV. The first of these advertisement opportunities will be in digital advertisements placed on a 4x4 video wall above baggage claim. A perfect opportunity to make a first impression on our incoming passengers. Once available these advertisement spots will be promoted on our website, the new FlyACV website, and in local media.

The Innovative Finance for National Forest (IFNF) Grant Program recently awarded $84,986 to the County of Humboldt’s Economic Development Division The grant funding will be used for a research project into the feasibility of a Forest Health Fund, to subsidize forest thinning and biomass removal.

The State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has declared that increasing the availability of affordable homes statewide is critical to bettering the quality of life of all Californians and to ending homelessness. In the 2019 20 Budget Act, Governor Gavin Newsom allocated $250 million for all regions, cities, and counties to do their part by prioritizing planning activities that accelerate housing production to meet identified needs of every community. With this allocation, HCD established the Regional Early Action Planning Grant Program (REAP) with $125 million to regions. REAP provides one time grant funding to regional governments and regional entities for planning activities that will accelerate housing production and facilitate compliance in implementing the sixth cycle of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation.

Project: Resolution Authorizing Application for Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Grant funds in the amount of $24,024

Establishing regional or countywide housing trust funds for affordable housing (e.g. planning activities and processes, guidelines, charters) Trinidad Eli Naffah, Trinidad City Manager

Project: CalForest WRX

Humboldt County Scott Adair, Director of Economic Development

The CalForest WRX Alliance is a diverse group of stakeholders to improve social, economic, and environmental sustainability in Northwestern California including Humboldt County and the Six Rivers National Forest With drought conditions throughout the county, the threat of wildfires is a concern across the interior The project aims to reduce severe wildfire risks from small diameter timber on public and private lands by unlocking opportunities to generate a positive revenue flow from forest resources that are currently low value. It seeks to use these products to meet demand in the manufacturing industry, particularly around affordable and low income housing projects. Technical assistance in improving housing permitting processes, tracking systems, and planning tools

The REAP grant is similar to the Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) grant funding that the City has already received ($65,000), but in the case of REAP, the money was granted to the Humboldt County Association of Governments The bulk of that funding is going towards preparing the Environmental Impact Report for the Regional CAP But other funds are being distributed to local jurisdictions for eligible activities, which include but are not limited to: 26

“We don’t need that much space,” Mager said “The facilities that are down there are so substandard that they really need to be taken out anyways, and we could absorb Public Works in our current facilities” The city has to give housing developers first dibs on buying or leasing the property because of steps Gov Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature took in 2019 to make public land available for affordable housing Specifically, the passage of Assembly Bill 1255 requires cities and counties to inventory their unused and underused property every year while AB 1486 requires agencies engage in good faith negotiations with affordable housing developers before considering other projects. 28

Covering the costs of temporary staffing or consultant needs associated with eligible activities

Performing infrastructure planning, including sewers, water systems, transit, roads, or other public facilities necessary to support new housing and new residents

Staff Recommendation: Approve the attached Resolution No. 2022 12 authorizing City staff to submit an application for REAP funds and authorizing the City Manager to sign the grant agreement(s) Lake ene Jones, Blue Lake Mayor ect: Blue Lake Economic Development Lake is in the process of exploring the potential for economic development ding looking at new uses for city property isn’t really being used. week, the Blue Lake City Council nimously approved designating its 16 acre oration yard at 199 Taylor Way as surplus erty The city currently collects green waste and parks heavy equipment there, but City Manager Amanda Mager said those would be better relocated at other city facilities.

Trinidad staff have been working with HCOAG and the member jurisdictions on how to divvy up the funding and an agreement has been reached as to a fair distribution Therefore, it will in essence be a non competitive, over the counter grant From the primary pot of funds, Trinidad will receive $15,000. There was also an additional set aside for small jurisdictions that do not employ a full time planner, and Trinidad will receive $9,024 from those funds for a total of $24,024. Staff have proposed to use most of the funds for revamping the development permit application(s), including revising the application form(s), creating an FAQ, updating the website, and providing staff training. Ideas for the remaining funding include implementing policies in the City’s Housing Element and preparing a preliminary annexation feasibility study. Funds must be spent by August 2023 and are expected to be available as soon as an application is submitted.

Performing feasibility studies to determine the most efficient locations to site housing consistent with Government Code sections 650401 (State Planning Priorities) and 65080 (regional transportation plans)

“At this point, the city has to go through this process in order to consider this site for any type of redevelopment,” Mager said, adding that was what she was directed to do The corporation yard seemed like the ideal property to designate as part of the yearly review since it’s been considered for redevelopment for years, Mager said “This is actually a really good property for development,” Mager said. “It’s a corner lot. It’s connected to some existing development and there’s a lot of opportunity to maximize that site.”

Two city residents spoke out against designating the property as surplus and were concerned about it being used for housing However, Mayor Adelene Jones said the city wasn’t interested in developing that space for housing “That location is really meant more for a retail, commercial business,” Jones said, “something like a little market with a bait and tackle place” The development of the corporation yard is part of a larger effort to redevelop the city’s Powers Creek District. The city is working with consulting firm Storyland Studio on development ideas, including an RV park, campground, grocery store and more. A bike park is already in the works in the district. City attorneys are also crafting a development agreement and lease with Danco Communities to develop square feet of commercia

Mager said having a corporation yard at that location doesn’t fit in with the surrounding community of small business owners, who are trying to revitalize that space. “We have to be better,” Mager said. “And I think better would just actually be moving.”

An exciting project unde remodel of the 102 roo slated for reopening in million dollar project inv engineering, inform mechanical, electrical, general contractor partn guest facing and improvements

Project: Blue

Any sale or lease of the property would have to be approved by the city council. Any development that took place there would go through the state’s environmental review process, which includes collecting feedback from the public

Source: Times Standard.c Blue Lake Rancheria Jana Ganion, Sustainab Affairs Director Lake Hotel

The City of Arcata continues its long term planning work with the Gateway Area Plan rezoning and re envisioning the area of Arcata directly west of the core Plaza neighborhood to meet the challenges and opportunities of evolving residential, business, and environmental circumstances. In this multi year process, the present work is a synthesis of community feedback to the draft Plan, incorporating new information, and preparing recommendations for potential changes, while continuing informational and intentional collaborative engagement with the public, community groups, City committees, Planning Commission, and City Council

The Gateway Area comprises over 100 acres of land which was formerly and primarily industrial use The proposed Plan would not only streamline permitting for essential development, but its policies would support City programs, expand downtown vitality, create economic opportunity, and continue to protect the natural resources and recreational opportunities the community enjoys.

When completed, the hotel’s new amenities will be four star quality, with improved energy efficiency and other sustainability measures. Due to its location immediately adjacent to the upcoming Toma Resilience Campus (open 2023), the hotel will provide convenient lodging for an array of workforce training, education, conferences, and other special events

At a time when regional economic enterprise development is ramping up eg, offshore wind energy, broadband, aquaculture, expansion of Cal Poly Humboldt centrally located lodging for business professionals, university families, technology tourism, and other travelers is in high demand

Arcata David Loya, Community Development Director Project: Arcata Gateway Plan

The Blue Lake Rancheria has reinvested in upgrades to help the region host an array of new visitors, and to improve the quality of life for the community through cultural and idea exchanges.

Over the past several years, over a dozen prospective developers have requested meetings with City staff to explore options for developing the site. Yet, the site currently sits idle, largely because of the lack of a comprehensive strategy for public infrastructure. The site also has zoning and General Plan inconsistencies that significantly limit potential uses. The City acquired a LEAP grant from the State to solve the General Plan and zoning challenges, but that grant was insufficient to solve the site’s other challenges. The City also received a Headwaters Grant that will provide the final missing pieces needed to stimulate the development of the site, attract a range of new businesses, and replace the jobs lost when the mill closed 31

This project will include detailed scenario plans that will make the site more marketable by demonstrating a range of pre approved development options; dynamic public engagement to ensure the scenarios match the community’s needs and interests; in depth stakeholder engagement to ensure obstacles to development are eliminated; conceptual utility and infrastructure master planning that will make the development of the site easier; and a baseline traffic study and CEQA analysis to streamline permitting of private development.

Attracting and retaining a vibrant economy starts with a thriving digital presence Highlighting our economic opportunities and organizing the process of doing business within the City of Eureka is essential Recently, our Economic Development team in partnership with Eddy Alexander launched EurekaIsReady.com. This new site promotes opportunities for conducting business within the City of Eureka It features information on what makes Eureka a great choice for starting or relocating a business, and highlights unique local workforce facts and statistics It shows potential investors that Eureka is organized and ready to help make their project a success.

The former Pacific Lumber Mill Site is about 75 acres of former industrial land that has sat vacant since the bankruptcy of the company in 1986. This property has a huge potential for redevelopment and is surrounded by the City and has access to Highway 101 at both ends of the property. Following the bankruptcy of the Pacific Lumber Company and the creation of the Headwater Forest, the mill closed and went from one of the largest employers in the region to a blighted vacant site The City is working on a specific plan to stimulate the revitalization of these 75 acres of highly developable land and create new businesses, new jobs, and a new regional destination

Fortuna Merritt Perry, City Manager Project: Development of the Mill Site

Eureka Swan Asbury, Economic Development Coordinator Project: EurekaIsReadycom

Project: Hadley Gardens Hadley Gardens is located next to the historic Shaw House Inn and features several different types of gardens common in Humboldt County. The land and funds used to create the park were donated by Willis Hadley, a long time resident of Ferndale. The gardens were designed by Julian Berg and construction was done by Groeling Yonts and Associates It was completed in June of 2022 and is now open to the public

We are very grateful that Willis Hadley thought enough of our community to donate to this park, which will surely be a focal point of our beautiful and whimsical town from here on. The park allows visitors and residents the opportunity to get acquainted with many of the local plants and animals we have naturally occurring in our area Education about these fragile ecosystems is important for their preservation for future generations City Manager de Improvement Program r the City of Rio Dell released a ovement Program for commercial hin the city. The program creates a perty owners and tenants to make updates to buildings including ing, landscaping, murals, security other improvements that increase c qualities of the property Grant amounts can be for up to 50 percent of the project cost, capped at $15,000 per property. Current projects include two murals located on the corner of Wildwood and Monument. Artist Julia Fordyce has teamed up with the Rio Dell Chamber of Commerce to depict the history of the downtown when it was called “Wildwood.” The mural also depicts actual representations of Rio Dell citizens past and present who can be added to the mural by donating to the Chamber of Commerce Across the street, artist Blake Reagan has teamed up with Rio Dell business Margro Advisors to paint a scene of an owl, frog, and birds The program has additional interested parties who are working through the grant application approval process 32

Development of the Mill Site will provide space for a wide range of potential businesses ranging from industrial to retail commercial. Locating these businesses in Fortuna will provide more jobs for residents, reduce the number of commuters traveling out of the City, allow for a wider range of products and services for residents, and increase tax revenue to allow the City to provide more services

Additionally, there will be trails and greenways included with future development that will result in the completion of the Strongs Creek Trail, connections to the Great Redwood Trail, and an expanded riparian corridor along Strongs Creek

Ferndale Jay Parrish, City Manager

When it comes to our community’s wellbeing, quality of life can be greatly improved through the enhancement of both public and private buildings and infrastructure In the two cited projects, the City has created a public private partnership to create positive and beautiful artistic representations of the natural environment and history of the community It is hoped that commercial properties will continue to apply for and receive these grants so that each summer there are projects in the works and positive changes to the visual element of Rio Dell.

HumboldtCountyHeadwatersFund

The Headwaters Fund (HWF) was created to help support Economic Development in Humboldt County by investing in businesses, non-profit organizations, and community initiatives in the form of loans and grants. In the 2021 22 fiscal year, the fund awarded $150,000 to four projects in our community.

Amount: $75,000 Project: Master Plan Development and Public Input for revitalization of the old Fortuna Palco Mill site

CityofFortuna

Amount Received: $17,500 Project: Planning for a Field Based Research & Education Center in collaboration with CalPoly Humboldt Learnmoreabouttheseprojectsandothergrantopportunitiesat:bit.ly/Headwaters21 22

Cooperation Humboldt Amount: $32,500 Project: Cooperative Business Equity program in collaboration with College of the Redwoods SkateparkCollective Amount: $25,000 Project: Construction of a McKinleyville Skatepark that is already planned, designed, and permitted MattoleRestoration Council

Miles of Shoreline Named After Famous For 100 Founded In Clear Lake 1861 California’s cleanest air, America’s oldest lake and largest natural lake wholly in California

39.0840° N, 122.8084° W Native American Tribal Nations: Cahto Tribe, Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Guidiville Indian Rancheria, Hopland Band of Pomo Indians, Manchester Band of Pomo Indians, Pinoleville Pomo Nation, Potter Valley Tribe, Redwood Valley Little River Band of Rancheria of Pomo, Round Valley Reservation, Sherwood Valley Rancheria LAKE Clearly Different, Refreshing Perspectives County Seat: Lakeport Population: 64,276 1,329 mi² Key Economic Industries: Agriculture Cattle Tourism

Project: Strengthening of the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority (LCCRRA)

Project: City of Lakeport INSIDE OUT

In Lake County, disaster resiliency and preparedness are critical to our economic future; since 2015, two thirds of our landmass has been consumed by nine wildfire events Collaboration with City and Tribal Government partners, Fire Protection and other Special Districts, the Clear Lake Environmental Research Center (CLERC), State and Federal agencies, and numerous other community partners facilitated the establishment and strengthening of the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority (LCCRRA) and the completion of the first ever Community Mitigation Assistance Team (CMAT) process in California.

The event drew hundreds of people from all over the Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma, and Napa County area. A Google Map of the registered participants was provided through a link on the Lakeport Main Street Association website. With over 70 participants, people had a wide variety of places to visit and came away with astonishing finds! A hard copy of the list of participants was available at Susie Q’s Donuts and Espresso starting at 6:00 am the morning of the event. Inside Susie Q’s Donuts and Espresso, shoppers munched on tasty treats, sipped coffee, and shared stories with each other about the items they either saw or purchased. One man asked, “Has anyone seen a dining room table for sale?” Many responded with addresses that they had seen with tables available and even gave details regarding the condition they’re in Similar information was swapped all morning long! One of the most unusual finds was a set of camels purchased by Joelle Zavarro! She was delighted to be able to add them to her collection It was so amazing to see how many people participated by registering for the event and how many people came to our community to take advantage of the sales! A fall repeat of the event is scheduled for October 22, 2022 Time once again to turn Lakeport inside out! 36

Lake County Susan Parker, County Administrative Officer

Robust community engagement has already given Lake County residents and businesses greater insight into the management of wildfire related risks, and better positioned the County to access funding and take action to reduce the risk of evacuations and property damage. Collaboration thus far has led to participation in multiple State funded pilot projects and significant investment t and climate change resiliency infrastructure project t Lakeport Kevin Ingram, Lakeport City Manager

On April 30, 2022, the Lakeport Main Street Association turned the entire City of Lakeport inside out! Residents and Businesses alike signed up to participate in this city wide event

MENDOCINO An Enchanting Place with Room to Roam County Seat: Ukiah 39.5500° N, 123.4384° W Population: 87,110 3,878 mi² Native American Tribal Nations: Cahto Tribe, Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Guidiville Indian Rancheria, Hopland Band of Pomo Indians, Manchester Band of Pomo Indians, Pinoleville Pomo Nation, Potter Valley Tribe, Redwood Valley Little River, Band of Rancheria of Pomo, Round Valley Reservation, Sherwood Valley Rancheria Key Economic Industries: Tourism, Blue Economy Agriculture Manufacturing Miles of Coastline Named After Famous For 90 Founded In Antonio de Mendoza 1852 Coastal scenery, Glass Beach, Skunk Train, Redwoods, Farm to Table Cuisine 37

Fort Bragg Sarah McCormick, Assistant City Manager Project: Blue Economy Symposium & Learning Festival In an effort to develop a diverse and resilient economy, the City of Fort Bragg initiated a regional conversation to explore an economic development strategy focused on emerging opportunities within the “Blue Economy” This is an innovative sector encompassing a broad range of activities from traditional maritime ventures to new industries addressing issues related to climate change, sustainable fisheries, renewable energy, and more, all within the context of nurturing healthy marine ecosystems. The conversation began with an intimate all day stakeholder meeting to gauge interest and followed up with a four day, citywide event in May 2022 Blue Economy Symposium & Learning Festival.

The city of Ukiah has completed the first three phases of a new water recycling facility which provides an additional 1,000 acre feet per year of water to the Ukiah Valley The project addresses several local needs including meeting regulatory requirements that limit the city’s wastewater discharge to the Russian River. It also creates a more diversified and drought resilient water supply and provides water for agricultural uses like irrigation and 38

The City and California Sea Grant collaborated to convene the two day symposium that took place in Town Hall with 100 attendees, downtown public watch parties, and live stream access It highlighted a series of expert speakers and panelists that presented on a range of topics to consider regional needs and the potential for developing a vibrant blue economy on the Mendocino coast Discussions continued over the next two days with citywide, community oriented activities involving more than twenty five organizations Having these discussions bring us a step closer to improving the livelihoods and jobs, while also nurturing healthy marine ecosystems. The Noyo Ocean Collective a regional partnership between the City of Fort Bragg, Noyo Harbor District, Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Mendocino College, West Business Development Center, and Noyo Center for Marine Science, coordinated Learning Festival activities in an effort to build relationship within the regional coalition, as well as engage in community outreach. The Noyo Ocean Collective meets regularly to share resources, offer support, and move blue economy initiatives forward through feasibility studies, environmental assessments, planning entitlements, design, engineering, STEM education, and workforce training needs, and more Ukiah Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager Project: New Water Recycling Facility

However, frost protection uses 55 gallons of water per minute per acre, so being able to use recycled water saves about 14 million gallons of water that stay in the river for each typical frost event in Ukiah “This project has been a win all around, and that’s hard to come by,” said John Thomas with Thomas Vineyards “The fish are happy with more river water, the state is happy with conservation, the city is happy with meeting its requirements for water quality, and the farmers are happy to receive reliable water supplies”

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frost protection. The recycled water system includes nearly 8 miles of pipeline, a 66 million gallon water storage reservoir, upgraded treatment facilities, and improved water and wastewater infrastructure This allows Ukiah to serve approximately 325 million gallons of water to farmers, parks, and schools each year If needed, the project can be expanded in a final fourth phase in future years, which would provide up to 400 acre feet of additional water per year “Due to state regulations we would have had to spend tens of millions of dollars on new technology to treat our wastewater for nitrates to meet discharge requirements,” said City Director of Sewer and Water Sean White “Instead, we invested in the recycled water facility which puts the wastewater to beneficial use, allows us to deliver the water to farmers who want it, and nearly eliminates the need for the city to discharge into the river.”

Both Thomas and Koball noted that they have experienced significant cost savings because their electricity bills decline dramatically when they can rely on recycled water and do not have to run pumps to pull in river water to irrigate and protect their vineyards.

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Ukiah now has about 30 percent of its water portfolio coming from the recycled water facility. That has greatly increased the stability of its water supply while reducing diversions from the Russian River which helps protect fisheries. The water recycling facility also supports the region’s vibrant agricultural industry by providing water for frost protection. One of the most effective ways to protect grapevines from freezing is to use overhead sprinklers that continuously spray water on the vines and protect the fragile shoots.

“The city of Ukiah has been great to work with on this project and we’ve developed a very easy, positive partnership,” said Ukiah grape grower David Koball. “The most important benefit for me is the confidence that I will have reliable access to water when I need it, regardless of the rain levels. Right now we’re in a drought year looking at low flows in the Russian River. Fortunately, the recycled water deliveries will help many farms avoid catastrophic losses.”

Looking ahead at growing population demands, many cities are embarking on infrastructure modernization projects to ensure water reliability They are also taking a long view and designing these projects with climate change in mind As droughts and warmer temperatures become more common, cities are on the front lines working to ensure their constituents have a sustainable source of water now and into the future

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ersen, City Manager Arena Cove Improvements of Point Arena recently completed million in infrastructure repairs and s at the Arena Cove parking lot and on Center Streets. These were once in a on projects largely made possible federal and state funding.

ojects have vastly improved the look and infrastructure of the City They have rehabilitated key roadways and sidewalks, improved pedestrian safety, and enhanced coastal access for the benefit of residents and visitors alike.

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