Moving Forward Together: An Evening of Connection and ReflectionSpring Hill Trail Trip Report: An Outing of Connection and CuriosityEvents Resume in SeptemberTrip Report: Nature Journaling at Manzanita Lake Link: August 2025 Newsletter
Watershed Moment: The Future of the Redding RiverfrontEventsNo Shade, No Relief: The Cost of Losing Our Urban ForestSomething to Howl About: Balancing Nature and Ranching Link: June 2025 Newsletter
The Shasta Environmental Alliance (SEA) is going through an exciting period of change and growth. As we restructure, our goal remains the same: to protect the natural beauty of our region while encouraging community involvement and environmental awareness. We know how important it is to stay engaged and connected, especially as our community faces both…
Growing Forward TogetherEarth Day SuccessCity of Redding Riverfront PlanCity of Redding Tree OrdinanceEndangered Species Act Under ThreatField Trip Reports Sloppy Joe Spring Edition!City Nature Challenge Bioblitz Link: May 2025 Newsletter
David Ledger to Resign as SEA PresidentThe Redding Earth Day Festival is This Month!Sáttítla National Monument UpdateMillville Residents Win Lawsuit on Millville PlainsTrip Report: Bailey Cove Hike
2025 Earth Day Festival – Join Us!Trip Report: Blue Gravel Mine WalkTrip Report: Battle Creek Field Trip – In-Depth Plant CharacteristicsHawes Ranch DecisionOcean Conservancy Namibia Seal RescuesThe Trump Administration and Threats to Our EnvironmentRedding Loses Street Trees on Liberty Street
Photos by David Ledger – above photo: sidewalk buckling from tree roots on Liberty Street Recently, all the street trees on a long block of Liberty Street next to Trinity Street in Redding were cut down, however, it was for the right reasons. All the trees were Liquidambar, a tree with very shallow roots. The…
Photo by Brigitte Robertson For this February field trip, we went through the maze of short trails in the riparian areas behind Boulder Creek Elementary School. We had a friendly group of 11 people who had to learn plants the hard way as few plants were in bloom. We started with the easy ones: valley…
By David Ledger The decision on the Hawes Ranch zoning change from Agriculture to Commercial Recreation was approved in concept in a compromise decision by the Shasta County Board of Supervisors at its February 25 marathon meeting. The Supervisors, on a 5/0 vote, moved to send it back to the Planning Department to remove the…
By David Ledger Removing Charging Stations at Government Buildings The Trump administration is turning back many of the initiatives of the Biden Administration to combat climate change. Recently the Government Services Administration (GSA) has not only been cancelling programs for new EV charging stations at government buildings, they have also ordered those buildings to shut…
Habitat Loss at Turtle BayWhere is Redding’s New Tree Ordinance?Opposition Letter for Lassen Country Wood Pellet PlantHawes Amusement Park Community Meeting RecapWhat a Win! Sáttítla Now a National MonumentTrip Report: Battle Creek Field TripGreat Land Preservation News!
Photo by Lisa Ross We had a good crowd for our January 11th field trip at the Battle Creek Coleman Fish Hatchery and Coleman Powerhouse. Over 30 people attended, but that included a few children and two dogs. As we drove to the Hatchery, there was a pickup with a large trailer parked on the…