Conservation Nonprofit Conducts Analysis of Measure A
Press release from Cannabis for Conservation:
Cannabis for Conservation HCRI Environmental Analysis 11_20_2023 PDFCannabis for Conservation logo
Cannabis for Conservation (CFC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to conserve persisting natural resources, restore degraded ecosystems, and educate cannabis communities with ecological knowledge and tools. We value science, data-driven solutions and practices, and relationship building between historically polarized interests around common conservation values.
As a conservation organization comprised of biological professionals, we felt it necessary to conduct an analysis of Measure A’s environmental policies to assess whether those policies achieve the intended conservation benefit for water, land, and wildlife. CFC concluded that the policies do not produce any measurable or quantifiable conservation benefits to the environment. The policies lacked any well-researched, evidence-based practices that are standard in agroecology to increase biodiversity, restore habitat, and sequester carbon, including basic compliance practices (such as water storage) that are required in the current licensing Ordinance. It is rife with misinformation, and a lack of understanding of the current research. We cannot stress enough the importance of evidence-based environmental policy and adherence to scientific review process, of which Measure A did none of.
Because Measure A is cannabis policy, many environmental groups are precluded from providing official comment despite this being a land-use initiative, and one that should not be left to the public to decipher without our assistance. We need leadership on any land-use initiative proposed in our County, and review by environmental interests. Our hope is that our analysis will disseminate to the public the lack of ecological value in the proposed policy for the public and provide a platform for other environmental interests to join the discussion.
For a natural resource-based economy like Humboldt, we find it exceedingly bothersome that environmental interests were left of out the development process and were not consulted nor asked to provide feedback. We were asked to accept Measure A as is, and that essentially, the proponents knew better than us. The environment is the basis of our community—it’s the foundation of our culture, and our way of life. Supporting Measure A means setting a dangerous, and ill-advised precedent of allowing “environmental” policy to not be developed with environmental stakeholders. This cannot happen in our County. What could have been evidence-backed, and collaborative policy is now a potential catastrophe, and a precarious turning point in our local governance. This is bigger than cannabis.
Sincerely,
Jackee Riccio, Executive Director
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NO ON MEASURE A!
YES ON MEASURE A!!!
Get the mega grows out of our hills and leave the water for the fish. They can grow their weed down near the mouth of the river using excess waste just before it goes to the ocean
There are no mega farms in humboldt
You sure about that?
Despite Humboldt Emerald Triangle LLC having the proper cultivation and distribution licenses, 5,677 marijuana plants were found to be growing illegally at the farm as well as 16 pounds of processed marijuana, 192 pounds of marijuana shake, and 42 pounds of BHO wax. Therefore, the marijuana plants were destroyed on scene and the processed marijuana, shake and wax were seized and booked for destruction. The owners/operators of Humboldt Emerald Triangle LLC were also violating their distribution license by selling and transporting marijuana outside the state of California.
https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2024/jan/22/iraqi-national-arrested-dazzling-array-charges-inc/
Third anti measure A article in a week. It’s almost like kym has a vested interest in this measure not passing.
Make kym a journalist again.
Pass measure A!
Hey, Kym provides a valuable public forum, open to all comers, Antisemantic, why don’t you write a thoughtful and detailed rebuttal?
Ah Cannabis for Conservation. Just one of the few remaining hors to the industry.
Like vampires trying to preserve a steady supply of victims (farmers) to drain.
Hey- my friend’s rich neighbor [edit] put out a sign saying “No On A!”. But we all know he ran dirty mega-grows in Honeydew, made enough to buy his permits and now that he’s super-wealthy elite permit pansy mega-grower he wants it to stay that way. Did I mention he runs w/a bunch of similars from Honeydew/ Petrolia that all sell to both markets- legal and black? They laughed at everybody getting abatements and grabbed that market share asap. The permit pansies are worried about losing their dirty income streams and are mounting a campaign- they are even funding fake science studies (see above). It’s all funny until you realize they have hoodwinked the Eureka City Council and possibly many others who have no clue what the heck is going on. But I guess that’s the game- lie, obfuscate, whine and manipulate…play that pity card while you dine at Campground lol
Farce is a perfect name for you!
Institutions and ideas ( the manifestations of an unconscious populous ) are fair game; Individuals are not. Mind your mind.
– the RHBB part-time volunteer politeness police/ civility cop
pot Pharms are the problem
What is great about that Campground place and all the rushers bragging about going there is that they are being taxed by the exorbitant prices. I love that and the growers are too stupid to realize it. Morons. Campground sucks., barbecue your own rib eye for $100 less.
Well come on man, that’s how the world works. Smart people makes the right moves and stay prosperous, and it sounds like you bet on the losing horse, and now you hate the ‘rich guys’ next door for being successful.
I get all your points, but come on. We are all one community. The worst have moved on (from this area anyway) and the growers that are left are a good bunch (only speaking for Willow Creek). I wish them the best, even though I did get abated severely back a few years ago and am NOT a permitted grower (ever). I’m voting no on A
The worst have moved on? You sure about that?
Despite Humboldt Emerald Triangle LLC having the proper cultivation and distribution licenses, 5,677 marijuana plants were found to be growing illegally at the farm as well as 16 pounds of processed marijuana, 192 pounds of marijuana shake, and 42 pounds of BHO wax. Therefore, the marijuana plants were destroyed on scene and the processed marijuana, shake and wax were seized and booked for destruction. The owners/operators of Humboldt Emerald Triangle LLC were also violating their distribution license by selling and transporting marijuana outside the state of California.
https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2024/jan/22/iraqi-national-arrested-dazzling-array-charges-inc/
The election is coming up quick and most of the people and groups invested in the outcome of this vote see nothing but problems with measure A. So expect to see more and more letters and press releases opposing it in the coming weeks
Inve$ted is that key word. But they don’t really give a damn beyond themselves…never did. And they will sell out to whatever mega-corp shows up. That is their strategy and that corporate expansion model will be closed down by Measure A. Yes- they are scared and fighting and lying and whining….
I see you’ve adopted the standard pro hcri tactic of invoking insulting stereotypes, threatening a fantastical rise of corporate mega grows invading humboldt, and just outright lying about the predictable impacts of this poorly conceived (unless the objective is to permanently remove this county from the current and any future cannabis industry) initiative. That’s too bad.
Can you please explain any benefit you see arising from this measure, beyond satisfying your own irrational bitterness toward your perceived enemies?
Corporate model.
What is that?
I got permitted for the big picture. National legalization and potentially international sales.
Humboldt is known around the world.
If measure A passes my permit goes up in value.
Humboldt County loses new tax revenue streams from future farmers.
Humboldt County loses period
Explain why you support the measure? I am open to hearing and possibly flipping my vote but it has to be a reason and not hatred or jealousy
Would you agree that passage of measure A will lower property values in southern Humboldt while simultaneously raising property values in the greater humboldt bay area? Will it decrease the number of transients and ne’er-do-wells that have historically(and to this day) been employed on both legal and black market operations? Will it decrease the number of rip-offs? Lower the crime rate? Allow Humboldt county to focus on more important issues like cleaning up its reputation as the most corrupt county in the state?
This has always been about the money, very little to do with freedom of justice. If that were about freedom the law could have been less then three sentences long.
cannabis: no longer illegal to grow, posses, or use in any amount by anyone 18 or older.
Only illegal to sell, giving it away free is allowed.
Sharing is caring. Why don’t you care?
Are you under the impression that there are only legal farms in humboldt?
This measure will negatively impact the legal, regulated, industry in the county. If it impacts the unregulated industry at all, it will probably be to increase the number of unlicensed farms.
No, I’m under the impression that there are NO legal farms in Humboldt.
That’s why they are scared of measure A.
The only people impacted by the passage of measure A will be legal farms. The more effort a farm makes to stay in strict compliance with all regulations the more measure A will hurt them
I do care. I donated over 250 lbs one year to Weed for Warriors.
They donate free stuff to veterans.
100% the property values in southern Humboldt are already plummetted. We have two towns in the top ten in foreclosures.
My property value will actually increase if measure A passes. My permit would be more valuable based on zero more permits being issued.
Would it effect the majority of Humboldt real estate. I doubt it. It is vital of southern Humboldt because they are hours from a job in a city. Their job is on the homestead.
Lower the crime rate? I don’t think measure A will have any effect on crime rates. Unfortunately I think the majority of petty crime comes from drug addicts and not cannabis.
That is why I am running. Humboldt has a horrible reputation of working for friends and family.
I can explain. My permit had serious issues not from any agency or ordinance problems but from the planning department making mistakes after mistakes.
I have seen them make false allegations and more.
Just look at file 22-830 Board of Supervisors agenda. You will see first hand what you are talking about about.
Thanks
You are deluding yourself if you believe this will increase the value of your weed permit, permits tied to a property are pretty much a net negative in sales price at this point. All this does is put a burden on the few farmers that remain.
It brings a warm feeling to my heart after hearing, for most of my life, that legalisation of weed was the panacea to all societies ills.
Welcome to the bureaucracy…
I mean, it is a great improvement for most people. No more people getting arrested for recreational use of an incredibly safe plant based intoxicant, fairly open access for people who find relief from physical ailments with cannabis use (although there were some unfortunate changes from 215 with the specific way california has chosen to institute legalization), a reduction of this particular income stream for violent criminal gangs, and a slow but steady increase in research on the potential risks and benefits of this plant.
Really, the only losers have been the traditional producers and the communities formerly supported by those cultivators
In the 2020 990 tax return for Cannabis for Conservation, it states Jackee Riccio was compensated $62,712 as Board President:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d4LZxveyhwu-wheKuLbmKpoNJLznvYb8/view?usp=sharing
And, in the filing with the Secretary of State, Cannabis for Conservation was asked and answered, in question 4b:
The specific purpose of this corporation is to: “conserve and restore habitats, largely with monetary donations from legal cannabis industry businesses”
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NGyObPq_cuIcbdMitobIcfq8RFH8NjWC/view?usp=sharing
Did the funding for your HCRI Environmental Analysis come from “monetary donations from legal cannabis industry businesses”?
Excellent.
Good reporting.
This is the kind of reporting and comparison we need to make an educated decision on this measure.
“and one that should not be left to the public to decipher without our assistance.”
This stuck in my mind and I had to come back to it.
This is a strong point.
Actually, I wonder about the sense of this being a voting measure. It almost seems like an inner department arena, for scientists and ecologists in the know.
Having the public vote on something so intricate and delicate as this seems ill informed…
However, we are in this form of government. I guess we have to deal with it.
i just recall, years ago, when I became aware of certain ramifications, – I forget the particulars, so much time has passed – but I remember being really surprised.
i learned that basic societal structures, like schools or mental hospitals, etc, had been un or under funded because voters had voted for a proposition. I think Prop 13.
It did something, like cut homeowners taxes, and, in exchange, all kinds of programs were hurt.
i sound ignorant, because I am. I wasn’t familiar with the process.
But I know that people around me were upset at the outcome and effect of the proposition.
The thing is, they didn’t really feel it or understand it for several years.
i think everyone was excited about taxes being cut and didn’t realize what it meant.
That’s why we need to be well informed about propositions and measures.
We could blindly vote one way or another on this and later it comes back to bite us in the ass!