Save The Best, Restore The Rest.
The Mission of the Lost Coast League is to protect and preserve the public trust resources of northern California, and specifically along the Lost Coast of Humboldt County.
THE RAINBOW RIDGE PROJECT: Restore the forests of the Mattole River’s two largest tributaries in a comprehensive effort to reverse climate change, resurrect native plant and animal species, and protect vulnerable treasures such as the remaining redwoods of the Eel River watershed.
In these times of uncertainty and potential climate disaster, it is the responsibility of every human community to protect and restore and provide stewardship for their own part of the planet.
Studies have revealed that the forests of the Pacific Northwest are capable of storing carbon more efficiently than the “Lungs of the Planet” in the Amazon Rainforests. The Rainbow Project has as a primary purpose the protection of the remaining ancient trees on these ridges, and limiting the extraction of younger trees to the sole purpose of facilitating recovery.
Protecting these coastal Douglas-fir trees will also provide a vital buffer for the neighboring giant redwoods of the Eel River valley, also powerful carbon fixers, and now noticeably climate stressed.
As well as a source of planetary regeneration, we aspire to see the forests as a source of human knowledge where scientists and artists can study geology, hydrology and biological phenomena, and where artists can find inspiration to bring peace and well-being to the world.
Videos
New road construction starts on Rainbow Ridge, Spring 2020. HRC’s "sustainable forestry" is destroying the rich biodiversity on Rainbow Ridge.
Above video was showcased at the 2019 U.N. Climate Conference in Madrid Spain. It outlines the grievances voiced to FSC by the Lost Coast League and shows what is at stake and why we need to protect Rainbow Ridge .
News and More
Lost Coast League joins Bear River Tribe in requesting Rainbow Ridge be incorporated in State of California’s 30-30 Plan to preserve the State’s biodiversitys and put land under Bear River cultural management.
Copyright Carrie Grant
Save the Redwoods League Purchases Lost Coast Redwood Forest and also Purchases nearby Forestland to put under Tribal Management
Lost Coast Redwoods
The Lost Coast League is recognized as guardians of the region in AP Press Articles with international coverage, highlighting the importance of preventing the logging of 800 acres of heritage sites on the northern California coast.
Humboldt Court Dismisses All Charges
First Ceremony since 1902.
News and More
Lost Coast League joins Bear River Tribe in requesting Rainbow Ridge be incorporated in State of California’s 30-30 Plan to preserve the State’s biodiversity
Copyright Carrie Grant
Save the Redwoods League Purchases Lost Coast Redwood Forest and also Purchases nearby Forestland to put under Tribal Management
Lost Coast Redwoods
The Lost Coast League is recognized as guardians of the region in AP Press Articles with international coverage, highlighting the importance of preventing the logging of 800 acres of heritage sites on the northern California coast.
Humboldt Court Dismisses All Charges
First Ceremony since 1902.
The Forest Stewardship Council continues to certify Humboldt Redwood Company practices as sustainable.
To understand what is at stake it is critical to see the maps that reflect the High Conservation Value of Rainbow Ridge.
Conversations, Letters, Books, Projects & More by Lost Coast League Members.
The Redwoods to Sea Initiative is a successful project, a vision put to life, where endangered wildlife can roam free and rare biological linkages and ecosystems remain intact.
Back in 2018, the Lost Coast League, along with leading conservation organizations, and over 100 of you, filed a Formal Complaint challenging Humboldt Redwood Company’s “Certified Sustainable” status, the ultimate stamp of approvals for logging companies.
The Bear River Band the WIyot Tribe have now joined in the effort to preserve sacred sites and the High Conservation Value Forests of Rainbow Ridge
See the beauty and unique nature of this ancient forest.
…. based on a true story occurring in the Mattole Watershed, July 2019
Take Action.
Find out more about how to get involved.
I Support the Rainbow Ridge Conservation Project.
I sign this letter in support of the goals and vision of the Lost Coast League and urge Humboldt Redwood Company to work with the League, demonstrating how public interest groups and responsive companies can cooperate to sustain a future for abundant forests, water, and wildlife.
“…You can feel the wildness and vibrancy in it’s untamed landscape. Rainbow Ridge and the Forests of the Mattole Valley holds an important place in our hearts.”
— Michael Muir
John Muir’s Great-Grandson-advocate of wild places & Executive Director of Access Adventure