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Board discusses ordinance to limit storage/handling of offshore-produced oil on district lands; supporters urge broader language

Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District Board of Commissioners · March 12, 2026
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Summary

The board received a status update on an ordinance that would prohibit storage, handling and related activities for offshore-produced oil on district-owned property; public commenters and environmental advocates urged expanding the measure to include natural gas and to consider offshore mining.

The Humboldt Bay Harbor District board on March 16 received a status update on efforts to amend Ordinance No. 21, which would prohibit the storage, handling and related activities for offshore-produced oil on district-owned property.

Staff said the proposed ordinance is limited to district lands (the district owns and manages the primary marine terminal sites) and is intended to prevent the use of…

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