News Release: CDFW Director Makes Statement on Environmental Damage Settlement
From the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW):
“California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director Charlton H. Bonham made the following statement today [Nov. 15] regarding a large settlement agreement reached after two Humboldt County residents entered felony and misdemeanor pleas regarding violations to the Clean Water Act.
“‘While none of us are pleased at such severe damage to our natural resources, this outcome sends an encouraging signal that large-scale environmental crimes will be prosecuted fully.’ …
“The pleas and subsequent settlement agreement resolve a significant case of illegal mining of valuable peat from sensitive wetlands in the Bridgeville area near Highway 36.”
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