The dangerous shoaling off the entrance to Humboldt Bay, which the Journal reported on in April, remains of great concern to the sheriff’s office, which sent out a press release today reminding boaters of the shallow waters and hazardous new breaks the sediment has caused. Army Corps of Engineers dredging is scheduled to start in […]
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Shoaling has Made Humboldt Bay’s Entrance Very Dangerous
The entrance to Humboldt Bay has become dangerous for fishing boats and impassable for larger ships, thanks to winter conditions that created massive shoals off the jetties. Two or three cargo ships have already been turned away, said Harbor District CEO Jack Crider, and another chip ship is due April 20. It’s unclear if that […]