Press release from Friends of the Dunes:

Friends of the Dunes will initiate controlled burns of piles of removed invasive beach grass on the foredunes at the Friends of the Dunes Humboldt Coastal Nature Center in Manila. These piles were created as part of the removal efforts at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, a property owned and managed by Friends of the Dunes.

The controlled burns are scheduled to begin on January 29, 2025, and will continue as conditions allow. All activities will adhere to the guidelines and permits established by the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District. Friends of the Dunes is committed to conducting these burns only on days when smoke impacts are expected to be minimal, ensuring compliance with air quality regulations.

While efforts will be made to limit smoke exposure, some smoke will be present during the burns. For further details, please contact Justin Legge, Stewardship & Restoration Manager at Friends of the Dunes, located at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, located at 220 Stamps Lane in Manila. He can be reached at (707) 444-1397 or via email at justin@friendsofthedunes.org.