Over the past quarter, Vineyard Offshore has continued building strong connections across Northern California. From supporting local fishermen to engaging with regional leadership programs, we remain committed to collaboration and community. In this newsletter, you’ll find a few highlights from the past few months, and you’ll discover what is to come.
Community News
Power California Conference
Vineyard Offshore was proud to be a sponsor of the 2025 Power CA Conference, hosted by Humboldt County and held this May in Loleta. We had the chance to connect with Tribal, state and local industry leaders and policy makers who are shaping the landscape of renewable energy and infrastructure development.
Pacific Offshore Wind Summit
As you may have already picked up, the West Coast was busy this quarter!
Vineyard Offshore’s California Market Lead, Rick Umoff spoke on a panel titled “Five Developers from California’s Initial Offshore Wind Lease Sale.” Rick underscored Vineyard Offshore’s commitment to offshore wind development in California while highlighting the key milestones that the state has undertaken in the last year that are key for the industry including unlocking port development funds and the announcement of an onshore transmission developer.
Our Tribal Relations Lead, Jaclyn Robinson, participated on the panel “Tribal Nation Strategies for Workforce and Economic Enterprise Development”, Jaclyn joined Tribal Nation Leaders in discussing strategies for workforce and economic development.
Erik Peckar, Director of External Affairs, weighed in on what specific state policies have been key in building a truly sustainable offshore wind industry in the Golden State.
ACP Industry Lobby Day
Vineyard Offshore participated in the American Clean Power (ACP) California Lobby Day in Sacramento, joining industry peers to engage with over 50 legislators and staffers. The group advocated for key legislative priorities, including expanding transmission infrastructure, streamlining siting and permitting, and funding offshore wind ports.
Prosperity Summit
We recently attended this Tribal focused summit hosted by the Northern California Indian Development Council at Blue Lake Casino. The event brought together local Tribal employees, labor leaders and trade organizations. All attendees had the shared goal of building a stronger, more inclusive workforce.
The summit reinforced our commitment to growing meaningful, long-term relationships with Tribal Nations.
Staff Highlight
Meet Our Fisheries Liaison
Lucia Ordoñez
Meet Lucia Ordoñez, Vineyard Offshore’s California Fisheries Liaison.
She plays a vital role by working directly with Tribal, commercial, and recreational fishermen to understand how they use the ocean, discuss project-related concerns, and identify both existing and needed baseline data to inform potential development.
You can often find her walking the docks with outreach and educational materials for the maritime community. Lucia has an MS in Natural Resources (Marine) from Humboldt State University, where she worked with local commercial fishermen on baseline socioeconomic monitoring and analysis funded by the State (~2013). Subsequently, she conducted contracted research (via a National Science Foundation grant) focused on climate change and fisheries' adaptability and resiliency in the context of rapidly shifting climates in the California Current System (CCS).
Lucia is, of course, a huge fan of sushi, enjoys freediving, and looks forward to the re-opening of recreational Red Abalone in 2026!
Media Spotlight
Our Work in California
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Vineyard Offshore is proud to be developing California’s first floating offshore wind project, located 20 miles off the coast of Humboldt County. This project represents more than clean technology — it’s about long-term opportunity for local families, workers, and the next generation. From new port infrastructure to expanded maritime careers, we’re building something that supports the region’s future.
Vineyard Offshore is hitting the road! We’re coming to McKinleyville and Willow Creek, and we want to meet you, so we are hosting two open houses. At both events we welcome you to stop by to meet the Vineyard Offshore team and learn more about our proposed project. Light food and refreshments will be served.
Day 1
Wednesday, July 30 | 5:30 to 7:30pm
📍 Six Rivers Brewery | 1300 Central Ave, McKinleyville, CA
Day 2
Thursday, July 31 | 5:30 to 7:30pm
📍 Willow Creek VFW | 20 Kimtu Rd, Willow Creek, CA
Roadshow to Northern Humboldt and Del Norte Counties
We're taking California office hours North to connect with local communities. We're looking forward to meaningful conversations about our project and how we can better serve and support the region. More details to come!
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