Eureka City Schools Superintendant Gregg Haulk. Photo by Heidi Walters.

Eureka High School pool ceiling. Photo by Heidi Walters.

"I think it's a tragedy that this pool is closing. This is the one place that's affordable to people in Humboldt County. I have an injury to a knee, and this is one of the few exercises I can do." Susan Peacock, 54, who's been swimming at the Eureka High

Laura Cent swims at the Eureka High School pool. Photo by Heidi Walters.

Under construction: The new pool at Humboldt State University. Photo by Heidi Walters.

Under construction: The new pool at Humboldt State University. Photo by Heidi Walters.

HSU pool project manager Traci Ferdolage. Photo by Heidi Walters.

Arcata Pool. Photo by Heidi Walters.

Coach Cameron Mull and the Humboldt Swim Club at the Arcata Pool. Photo by Heidi Walters.

On the cover: Junie Speier and Ina Harris at the Eureka High Pool. Photo by Heidi Walters.