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Potter Valley Eagle Tree Timeline 2022/2023:
December 15, 2022
Thursday, US Fish and Wildlife issues press release:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service received an eagle nest removal application from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The Service prepared an Environmental Assessment to assess the impacts of nest removal, which resulted in a Finding of No Significant Impact. The Service is seeking public comment on the assessment and finding for two weeks beginning on December 14. A public information meeting will be held on December 20.
December 30, 2022
Saturday, Eagle Tree Action Alert Issued by Joseph Seidell
January 3, 2023
Tuesday, Prayer Circle Vigil at Tree, Eagles Appear at Nest
January 5, 2023
Thursday, F&W Issues Eagle Nest Removal Permit
January 9, 2023
Monday, Vigil by Activists Continues at Tree through Deluge of Atmospheric Rivers
January 11, 2023
Wednesday, Activists Block PG&E Crew
Coyote Valley Chairman Michael Hunter Sends Letter to FWS
“The Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians has requested formal government-to-government consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service related to the proposed cutting of a bald eagle nest tree within the Pomo’s ancestral territory”
January 12, 2023
Thursday, PGE agrees to wait until 1/17 while negotiations occur
Pacific Gas and Electric has agreed to a temporary reprieve for a bald eagle’s nest proposed for removal in Mendocino County while negotiations continue between the company, the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians, and environmental groups. In an agreement issued today, the company has committed to leaving the tree through Tuesday, Jan. 17, to allow for good faith discussions.
January 16, 2023
Monday, Activist maintain vigil and document Eagle Activity at the Nest
January 17, 2023
Tuesday, PGE Announces permit placed on hold for this nesting season through August
January 18, 2023
Wednesday, PG&E Backs Down, Activists Leave the Site. Alicia visits the Tree
January 20, 2023
Friday, Congressman Huffman Posts on Facebook
“Truman [my cat] thinks there is a better way to get safe electrical power to a single customer in Potter Valley than cutting down a large tree with an active bald eagle nest. I've urged PG&E to delay this wrongheaded move and explore alternatives. I've also criticized the US Fish & Wildlife Service for reflexively granting the tree-cutting permit without serious scrutiny and with zero tribal consultation.
The tribes and activists who are fighting to protect this eagles nest are not wrong, even though they are being ridiculed and demeaned for taking this stand. This feels like a real-world Lorax story with our own truffula tree and swomee swan.” https://www.facebook.com/jared.huffman.9
