MCKINLEYVILLE, Calif. – The Coast Guard is evaluating the continued need for two aids to navigation located off the Northern California coast.
The two buoys considered for removal are: Little River Bell Buoy LR (LLNR 435) and Mendocino Bay Whistle Buoy MB (LLNR 440), and because neither town has a harbor committee, the Coast Guard is asking for feedback from mariners who could be impacted by their removal. Questions and comments regarding the aids can be directed to Chief Warrant Officer Curtis Barthel at Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay Curtis.J.Barthel@uscg.mil or 707-839-6589.
The Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team Humboldt Bay primary mission is to service and maintain all aids to navigation in Sector Humboldt Bay's area of responsibility. These consist of six major sea coast lights, including three historic lighthouses, forty primary assigned lights, five sets of range lights and three private lights. ANT Humboldt Bay is co-located in Samoa, Calif. with Station Humboldt Bay.