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Controlled burns spark hope on Yurok reservation

August 24, 2015 by Suzanne Bohan Leave a Comment

The forests on the Yurok tribal lands in Northern California look like weed-choked, overgrown gardens, as one tribal member described it.1 After years of fire suppression – in an ecosystem that needs fire to regenerate – the forest is filled with underbrush that crowds out desirable plants used for basket making, medicines and food. And … READ MORE

Filed Under: Del Norte County, Health, Health disparities Tagged With: California Endowment, community health, controlled burns, Del Norte County, Yurok

Why Timeliness Confers Power

February 13, 2014 by Suzanne Bohan Leave a Comment

On Monday night I sat in on a community organizing action in Del Norte County in Northern California, as part of my reporting on a book project on community health. And organizing community members so they make their voices heard – effectively – is one sure way to improve a community’s well being, as collective … READ MORE

Filed Under: Blog, Del Norte County Tagged With: Comunity organizing, Del Norte County, Klamath, Power

Another teen dream lifted up in Del Norte

February 27, 2013 by Suzanne Bohan 1 Comment

Benjamin Thomas, 18, once felt like most other Del Norte County youth: He wanted to exit the scenic but economically depressed county right after he graduated. “The teenage dream is to get out of here as fast as possible,” the high school senior said. But like Makenzy Williams, whose story is described here, Benjamin joined … READ MORE

Filed Under: Del Norte County, Health, Health disparities Tagged With: California Endowment, Del Norte County, youth leadership

Poor housing endangers health

February 27, 2013 by Suzanne Bohan Leave a Comment

We had to laugh when we saw this offering on a mountain roadway in the Klamath Mountains in Del Norte County in Northern California. I was with Melissa Darnell, a community organizer working with a major privately-funded initiative to vastly improve the health of county residents over a decade. This one is a serious fixer-upper … READ MORE

Filed Under: Del Norte County, Health, Health disparities Tagged With: Del Norte County, substandard housing

Youth outlooks brighten in Del Norte County

February 26, 2013 by Suzanne Bohan Leave a Comment

Makenzy Williams, 17, felt like many youth in scenic but economically depressed Del Norte County. “I wanted to get out and stay out,” she said of the Northern California county, which includes Crescent City. The Triplicate, the local paper, even recently mentioned the common sentiment. “. . . Del Norte youth carry a common motif … READ MORE

Filed Under: Del Norte County, Health, Health disparities Tagged With: California Endowment, Crescent City, Del Norte County, Youth News Network, Youth Uprising

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