Humboldt Bay

If the proposed Humboldt Bay Offshore Wind Heavy Lift Marine Terminal is constructed and becomes operational, wind turbines would be very visible within Wigi/Humboldt Bay. The wind turbines could be upwards of 900 feet tall, and would be constructed on the Samoa Peninsula north of the Samoa Pulp Mill and south of the Samoa Bridge.

Relative to onshore and near-shore habitats, there are currently thought to be fewer bird and bat species that live in offshore ocean waters, and studies are underway to better understand use of the area and potential risks associated with offshore wind.