Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM)

09/06/2026

08/26/2026

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08/17/2026

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08/16/2026

Notice this as you ride out toward Samoa?

What was that large bird you just drove past, and why was it sitting on top of a power line? We asked an expert why hawks sit by highways.

08/10/2026

In 1986, the Northern California city of Arcata completed an innovative wastewater treatment system that used constructed wetlands to clean sewage while also creating valuable wildlife habitat. The project eventually became part of the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, a 307-acre natural area tha...

07/17/2026

🎉 Exciting news! Congratulations to Lily Olmo, a recent M.Sc. graduate from our program and now a Ph.D. student at Oregon State University, and Dr. Jose R. Marin Jarrin on the publication of their manuscript, "Spatial and Temporal Variation of Fish Communities in Constructed Tidal Wetland Ponds within Humboldt Bay, California," in Estuaries and Coasts! 🌿🐟📖

Their research demonstrates the value of monitoring constructed wetlands across fish species and life stages, while highlighting the critical importance of restoring hydrologic connectivity in human-made habitats to support healthy estuarine ecosystems. 🌊💙



https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12237-026-01777-4?utm_source=rct_congratemailt&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nonoa_20260716&utm_content=10.1007%2Fs12237-026-01777-4

The widespread loss of coastal wetlands has led to an increased utilization of constructed wetlands globally. In Humboldt Bay, California, where 90% of wetlands have been lost, several wetlands with tide gates have been created to provide ecosystem services including wastewater treatment and habitat...