1-205 .! 1-210 .! 1-215 .! 1-220 .! 1-230 .! 1-235 .! 1-240 .! 1-245 .! 1-250 .! 1-255 .! Humboldt County 1-260 .! 1-265 .! 1-268 .! 1-270 .! 1-273 .! 1-275 .! 1-279 .! 1-285 .! 1-290 .! 1-294 .! 1-298 .! Sources: Esri, DeLorme, NAVTEQ, USGS, Intermap, iPC, NRCAN, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri (Thailand), TomTom, 2013 OSPR Calif. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Office of Spill Prevention and Respon se ACP1 - GRA2 Office of Spill Prevention and Response I Data Source: O SPR NAD_1983_C alifornia_Teale_Albers Humboldt Coastline Requestor: ACP Coordinator Author: J. Muskat 04.5 91 8 Date Created: 5/12/2014ACP 1 - North Coast Environmental9812.1 - 1 Sites October 2014 Miles 9812.1 GRA2 Humboldt County Coast Sensitive Sites Humboldt Coast Sensitive Sites Map 1 1-205-A Gold Bluffs Beach 3 1-210-A Redding Rock 6 1-215-A Redwood Creek 9 1-220-A Stone Lagoon 12 1-230-A Big Lagoon 15 1-235-A Patrick’s Point to Trinidad Head 18 1-240-A Trinidad Bay to McConnahas Mill Creek 21 1-245-A Little River Lagoon & Beach 24 1-250-A Clam Beach 27 1-255-A Mad River Lagoon 30 1-260-A Eel River Estuary 33 1-265-A Centerville Beach 36 1-268-A False Cape Rock 39 1-270-B Bear River 42 1-273-A Cape Mendocino 45 1-275-B Steamboat Rock 48 1-279-B Hair Seal Rock 51 1-285-A Mattole River 54 1-290-B Cooksie Creek 57 1-294-A Shubrick Peak 60 1-298-B Shelter Cove & Cormorant Hotel 63 9812.2 GRA2 & GRA3 Humboldt County Operational Divisions 67 9812.3 GRA2 Humboldt Coast Economic Sites 69 ACP 1 - North Coast 9812.1 - 2 October 2014 1-205 -A Site Summary- Gold Bluffs Beach 1-205 -A Thomas Guide Location Latitude N Longitude W County: Humboldt CA Road Atlas 41 24' 124 04' USGS Quad: Fern Canyon NOAA Chart: 18600 Last Page Update : 7/1/1996 SITE DESCRIPTION: Gold Bluffs Beach is within Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. This park, along with Del Norte Coast, Jedediah Smith, and the National Park Service's Redwood National Park, are managed cooperatively by the National Park Service and the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Offshore rocks within 0.25 miles of shoreline are managed by National Park Service (Redwood National Park). Gold Bluffs Beach is a pristine public beach that stretches from Carruthers Cove at the north end to Mussel Point in the south. The area is mostly comprized of wide sandy beaches where oil clean up would be fairly straight forward. Espa Lagoon is located here, but far enough from the beach that impacts are unlikely. There is a beach road and considerable large woody debris between the beach and lagoon. SEASONAL and SPECIAL RESOURCE CONCERN This is a popular camping destination with lots of public use in the dry months. Commercial fishermen fish the beach for night and surf smelt and redtail surfperch. RESOURCES OF PRIMARY CONCERN Sensitive dunes and pocket dune wetlands. Snowy plover (FT)(01-12), nesting (03-09) Marbled murrelet (FT, SE)(01-12) forage in nearshore waters. Brown pelicans, Caspian terns, and various gulls loaf on the beach. Peregrine falcons nest on bluffs Canada geese (01-12), nest in ponds and lagoons along the beach, especially near Ossagon Rock Haul out area for harbor seals, particularly pups (05-07). The back dunes provide grazing opportunities (01-12) and primary calving area for Roosevelt Elk. Coastal cutthroat trout (SSC) in tributaries and lagoons along the beach Surfperch spawn (4-6) Surf smelt spawn (5-7) Plants of concern if heavy equipment is used include pink sand verbena (CNPS List 1B.1) and Wolf's evening primrose (CNPS List 1B.1) Native dune vegetation including restoration areas. CULTURAL, HISTORIC, and ARCHEOLOGICAL SENSITIVITIES Cultural, Historical, and Archeological sites are known to exist in the area, however, the exact locations of these sites must be ascertained by contacting the Native American Heritage Commission at (916) 373-3710, the State Office of Historical Preservation (916) 445-7000, and/or Mr. Bryan Much, Coordinator of the Northwest Information Center (707) 588-8455. KEY CONTACTS: Trustee (T); Entry/Owner/Access (E); Cultural (C); or Other Assistance (O) Type Name / Title Organization Phone T North Coast Redwoods District (707) 445-6547 O Northern Communications (24hr) (916) 358-0333 T Redwood National & State Parks (707) 464-6101 O Troy Nicolini National Weather Service Woodley Island (707) 442-2171 T Bob Pagliuco NOAA/Nat'l Marine Fisheries Service (707) 834-2215 T Bill Pinnix USFWS Arcata Field Office (707) 845-6858 ADDITIONAL SITE SUMMARY COMMENTS: For further information about coastal access in this area, please refer to the California Coastal Commission’s California Coastal Access Guide. For photos of the coastline in this area, please refer to the California Coastal Records Project (www.californiacoastline.org). ACP 1 - North Coast 9812.1 - 3 October 2014 1-205 -A Site Strategy - Gold Bluffs Beach 1-205 -A County and Thomas Guide Location NOAA CHART Latitude N Longitude W CA Road Atlas Humboldt 18600 41 24' 124 04' CONCERNS and ADVICE to RESPONDERS: Last Page Update : This is an important public recreational area that can be difficult to access in winter when the single lane dirt road becomes tricky to drive on. Oil clean up from the sandy beaches would require either heavy earth moving equipment or lots of laborers to pick up stranded oil. Any activity would need to be coordinated with the Redwood National & State Parks to avoid conflicts with wildlife or park users. Large woody debris accumulated at the mouth of Espa Lagoon may need to be addressed. Several small streams including Ossagon, Home, Squashan, Espa, and Major Creeks may require some boom seasonally to prevent oil from coming inland. HAZARDS and RESTRICTIONS: The road from Hwy 101 to the beach is narrow, winding, and mostly unpaved. This road may have closures due to wash outs, flooding, and/or slides. Redwood National & State Parks should be able to advise. Beach access in winter is limited south of Major Creek. Cow elk can be aggressive during calving season (05-07) along the coastal trail. SITE STRATEGIES This site is best protected by preventing the oil from arriving here, when possible. Off site response options including dispersants should be considered. Table of Response Resources strategy harbor swamp Other sorb Anchoring Boom Skiffs Skimmers Special Equipment or comment staff Staff number boom boom boom type boom no type and gear boat punts No Type No and kinds deploy tend LOGISTICS DIRECTIONS: to site (by land and/or by water, to nearest launch ramp and are access permits required.) From Eureka, go north on U.S. Hwy 101 to Davidson Road M.P. 123.82. Go west to Gold Bluffs Beach. The road to the beach is unpaved for 3.2 miles. Gold Bluffs Beach is within Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. This park, along with Del Norte Coast, Jedediah Smith, and the National Park Service's Redwood National Park, are managed cooperatively by the National Park Service and the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Offshore rocks within 0.25 miles of shoreline are managed by National Park Service (Redwood National Park). LAND ACCESS: Davidson Rd may require 4-wheel drive in wet season. Foot trails also. WATER LOGISTICS: Limitations: depth, obstruction Launching, Loading, Docking and Services Available: FACLITIES, STAGING AREAS, POSSIBLE FIELD POSTS AND EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE: There are camping areas inside of the park which could serve as staging areas for local beach response purposes. COMMUNICATIONS PROBLEMS: Remote, limited communications ADDITIONAL OPERATIONAL COMMENTS: Locked gates to beach. ACP 1 - North Coast 9812.1 - 4 October 2014 1-205 -A Strategy Diagram- Gold Bluffs Beach 1-205 -A ACP 1 - North Coast 9812.1 - 5 October 2014 1-210 -A Site Summary- Redding Rock 1-210 -A Thomas Guide Location Latitude N Longitude W County: Humboldt CA Road Atlas 41 20' 30" 124 05' 30" USGS Quad: Orick NOAA Chart: 18600 Last Page Update : 7/1/1996 SITE DESCRIPTION: Redding Rock (also known as Reading Rock) is managed as part of the California Coastal National Monument by the Bureau of Land Management. Site is adjacent to the following State Marine Protected Area(s): Redding Rock SMR. Redding Rock is a large offshore rock that is 7.25 miles west northwest of Orick and 5 miles offshore. SEASONAL and SPECIAL RESOURCE CONCERN Breeding seabirds will use these rocks for nesting in the spring. Offshore rocks provide roosting and nesting habitat for birds and haul out locations for marine mammals. Care should be taken so that response activities do not flush wildlife from these areas. The offshore rocks have cultural significance for local tribes. RESOURCES OF PRIMARY CONCERN The rocks are sensitive to human intrusion year round, especially during nesting season (03-09) when the adults are on eggs and until the young have fledged from the nest. Seabirds: Common murres, Brandt's cormorant, Western gull, Pigeon guillemot Steller's sea lion (FT)(01-12) in low numbers Groundfish (EFH) CULTURAL, HISTORIC, and ARCHEOLOGICAL SENSITIVITIES Cultural, Historical, and Archeological sites are known to exist in the area, however, the exact locations of these sites must be ascertained by contacting the Native American Heritage Commission at (916) 373-3710, the State Office of Historical Preservation (916) 445-7000, and/or Mr. Bryan Much, Coordinator of the Northwest Information Center (707) 588-8455. KEY CONTACTS: Trustee (T); Entry/Owner/Access (E); Cultural (C); or Other Assistance (O) Type Name / Title Organization Phone T North Coast Redwoods District (707) 445-6547 O Northern Communications (24hr) (916) 358-0333 E Redwood National & State Parks (707) 464-6101 T David Ledig Manager BLM California Coastal National Monument (831) 630-5006 O Troy Nicolini National Weather Service Woodley Island (707) 442-2171 T Becky Ota Marine Conservation Mgr CDFW Marine Protected Areas Program (650) 631-6789 T Bob Pagliuco NOAA/Nat'l Marine Fisheries Service (707) 834-2215 T Bill Pinnix USFWS Arcata Field Office (707) 845-6858 T Steve Wertz Senior Env.