For Release: Aug. 31, 2004 CA-N-04-92
Contact: Emily Evans (707) 825-2300

BLM OFFERS INTERPRETIVE WALK ON THE SOUTH SPIT

The Bureau of Land Management's Arcata Field Office will lead an interpretive walk at the South Spit Cooperative Management Area (South Spit) on Saturday, Sept. 11. Guides will discuss the history of the entrance to Humboldt Bay and highlight connections between the past and present landscape during the 1-mile walk.

Participants will meet at 10 a.m. at the parking lot nearest the jetty, at the north end of South Jetty road. The walk will loop through the beach and dunes with stops at the jetty, snowy plover habitat restoration area, and other points of interest. The walk will conclude at the parking lot at noon. Participants are encouraged to bring water, sun protection, and a jacket in case of wind.

The South Spit Cooperative Management Area is a 20 minute scenic drive from either Eureka or Fortuna. To access the South Spit, take U.S. 101 to the Hookton Road exit. Follow Hookton Road west for 5 miles to the entrance. Continue on South Jetty road for approximately 4 miles to its end at the parking lot.

The South Spit is jointly managed by the Bureau of Land Management, California Department of Fish and Game, and the County of Humboldt. Many additional cooperators, including Table Bluff Reservation - Wiyot Tribe, California Coastal Conservancy, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have worked to provide improvements and access to the area.

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Arcata Field Office 1695 Heindon Road Arcata, CA 95521-4573