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Humboldt Bay Harbor District previews schedule, technical studies for proposed offshore-wind terminal
Summary
District staff and consultants gave a multi-month plan of technical briefings and a permitting timeline for the proposed Humboldt Bay heavy‑lift terminal, saying the DEIR is targeted for March 2026 and Phase 1 construction could begin as early as 2027–28; relocation of mariculture tenants and extensive mitigation work were outlined.
HUMBOLDT BAY — The Humboldt Bay Harbor Recreation and Conservation District on Monday received a comprehensive status update on the proposed offshore‑wind heavy‑lift terminal and the Baywide master plan, including a schedule for environmental review and a preview of technical studies that will underpin upcoming permit decisions.
Rob, the district staff lead on the project, told commissioners the district has posted the project’s technical materials and that monthly briefings will feature subject specialists so board members and the public are prepared for decisions in early 2026. "You can go to our website… click on this project, and you can access a lot of information about the project, including all of these technical studies," he said.
Why it matters: The terminal proposal would require extensive federal and state permitting, relocation of some existing mariculture and fishing‑related operations, and compensatory habitat mitigation for biological impacts. The district said those…
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