To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Rex Bohn
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Letter of Support for Ruth Lake and Mad River Watershed Restoration Post August Complex Fire (Supervisor Rex Bohn)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
None
DISCUSSION:
During the months of August, September and October, Trinity County has experienced severe wildfires in the Ruth Lake area that has caused extensive property damage, destruction and environmental harm. The August Complex fires have caused loss of dwellings, personal property, infrastructure, forest and vegetation throughout the area. This destruction poses environmental threats to the water quality in Ruth Lake which needs to be addressed to minimize or eliminate contamination of Ruth Lake and the Mad River. These water sources provide drinking water for approximately 88,000 residents in Humboldt County. Therefore, the Board of Supervisors is requesting federal and state resources to address watershed restoration at Ruth Lake and Mad River.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework by creating opportunities for improved safety and health
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Board Discretion
ATTACHMENTS:
Letter from Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District dated November 12, 2020
Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District Resolution 2020=08
Letter of Support to Congressman Jared Huffman
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: N/A
Meeting of: N/A
File No.: N/A