Samoa Peninsula Waterline Right-of-Way Maintenance Project Draft EIR

The Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District is initiating the Samoa Peninsula Right-of-Way Maintenance Project in Eureka, California, to authorize long-term maintenance of potable and non-potable water transmission infrastructure. Spanning an approximately 50-year horizon across 7.37 acres, the project scope includes vegetation management for utility corridors and access roads, the reburial of exposed pipelines, replacement of electrical poles and conduits, and maintenance of the discharge overflow pipe area. Additionally, the project incorporates habitat restoration to serve as biological compensatory mitigation, ensuring reliable water delivery and securing necessary regulatory approvals for ongoing operations. The project is currently in the environmental review phase, with a Draft Environmental Impact Report published on August 19, 2026, under SCH number 2023100565. This CEQA-required analysis evaluates potential impacts on biological and cultural resources, hazardous materials, air quality, and hydrology. To mitigate these risks, the district has proposed seasonal restrictions, archaeological oversight, and worker safety protocols. The public review period for the Draft EIR runs from August 19, 2026, through October 3, 2026, with the General Manager and Senior Planner serving as the primary points of contact for the initiative.