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The Dark is Burning Playing with my settings, I took this photo tonight. The real sunset was Tangerine and lavender–beautiful but this photo called to me instead. It captures my feeling about the diesel burning through the Humboldt Nights to make Humboldt Green. As a whole, I think I prefer photos that capture the truth of the actual moment. But,
Read moreClick to enlarge Two different neighbors of the Hacker Creek diesel spill site have confirmed that the owner has listed the property (unconfirmed 60-80 acres) for over $500,000. I have been unable to reach George Rolf of Country Real Estate but he is the presumed realtor. Note: the spill site is a little less than a tenth of a mile
Read moreCaught in the Act Daily Photo Hacker Creek flowing over a log. I got this on Today’s Hacker Creek Hike. And Here are some links to other pieces about the Hacker Creek spill. Willits News 5/21/2008 Eureka Reporter 5/22/2008 Topix Ukiah 5/21/2008 Times Standard opinion piece 5/22/2008 Topix 5/17/2008
Read moreWild Turkeys hiding below the Hacker Creek Spill She offered to hike me in so this afternoon we set off. Hacker Creek is a blue line creek–legally we are allowed to walk up it as long as we stay below the high water mark. The creek through her property was beautiful but as we reached the edge we noted some
Read more_ Goat Rock Just above the Hacker Creek Spill *Sheriff spokesman, Brenda Godsey says that the owner’s name is not going to be made public until he is charged or there is a warrant for his arrest. However, a warrant is likely to happen. Currently, sheriff deputies are investigating the possibility of an illegal operation. Godsey says, “We will write
Read moreThe Long View Photo taken half a mile From Hacker Creek Spill Channel 3 News recently reported about the Hacker Creek diesel spill in the Salmon Creek Watershed. It mistakenly named the fuel used to power the illegal marijuana grow as biodiesel. A commenter on Heraldo’s site wondered about how biodiesel would affect the environment. For discussion here, there are
Read moreUnaware Daily Photo This is not a great photo. But, it is of a turtle less than 100 yards from the Hacker Creek diesel spill [in a man made pond.] The photo says more to me than one more expertly done. Update: PRESS Release RELEASED BY: Alexandra Wineland, Director, Public Health Branch RELEASE DATE: May 20, 2008 Diesel Spill in
Read moreHard Day Foreman of Northcoast Environmental Construction heading towards bags of diesel soaked absorbent pads. A diesel spill occurred a week ago up Hacker Creek, a tributary of Salmon Creek probably Tuesday, May 13th. The spill was at an indoor marijuana grow. Through temperatures reaching into the hundreds, Northcoast Environmental Construction worked to clean up the mess– they removed diesel
Read moreBiohazard Sign According to Melissa Martel of the Environmental Health, the contractor on the Hacker Creek diesel spill, Jim Crook, says, “This is the worst site he has ever seen. It could be months for cleanup.” So far, North Coast Environmental Construction has brought in 3 semi loads of berms and pads. Today, they requested another 20 bales to deal
Read moreRidge between Salmon Creek Watershed and Briceland Area “We have been in contact with the property owner. I cannot give you the name. At this time there are no plans for a physical arrest but a case will probably be submitted for both [marijuana and environmental crimes].” Lieutenant John Wilcox of the California Dept of Fish and Game was among
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