STORIES FROM THE WILDLANDS CONSERVANCY
Restoration: Bringing the Tides Back to the Eel River Estuary
Years in the making, the Russ Creek & Centerville Slough Restoration Project showcases the ongoing work to reconnect historic waterways in the Eel River Estuary—reviving tidal wetlands, improving habitat for juvenile salmonids, strengthening flood resilience for neighboring lands, and expanding year-round opportunities for education and low-impact access.
Restoring the Eel River Estuary: A Landmark restoration Project
In Humboldt County, The Wildlands Conservancy and partners are preparing a 530-acre tidal restoration — the largest ever on private land on the West Coast. This effort will bring back historic fish runs, reconnect tidal channels, and strengthen the entire ecosystem against climate change.
North Coast Ranger Spotlight, Catsey Heath
Originally from Vermont, Catsey Heath joined the Wildlands team as a ranger in June 2024 at the Eel River Estuary Preserve. Catsey came to Wildlands after spending several years working for Humboldt County Parks where she led several beach cleanups throughout the region.