Coastal Conservation Calendar
Oregon coast natural history and conservation events sponsored by various organizations. Oregon Shores Featured Events are highlighted.
Oct
22
Webinar on PRIMED Participation
October 22, 2020
Marine diseases are on the rise and there is an urgent need to prepare for, respond to, and manage outbreaks. CoastWatch is offering the second of two online opportunities in October to learn more about diseases that affect wild marine animals and how to...
Oct
22
Seminar on Ocean Observation
October 22, 2020
Ocean data derived from satellite observations.\Image courtesy of NASA.
The Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) has moved its regular research seminar online. The next talk, “Building toward a new Lidar Era in satellite oceanography,” takes place on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 3:30 p.m. It is...
Oct
28
Water Year Recap and Outlook
October 28, 2020
Lower Alsea River.\Photo by Rena Olson, with support from Lighthawk.
For those who pay attention to water supplies and hydrology, the new year just started—the Water Year, that is. Anyone interested is invited to the Oregon-Washington Water Year 2020 Recap & 2021 Outlook...
Oct
28
Webinar on Rocky Habitat Campaign
October 28, 2020
Our colleagues at the Audubon Chapter of Lincoln City are working on protections for two sites as part of the state’s Rocky Habitat Management Strategy, at Cape Foulweather and Cape Lookout. They are planning a webinar to discuss the campaign to...
Oct
28
King Tides Kick-Off
October 28, 2020
A king tide at Wheeler.\Photo by L.M. Manz.
The first high-tide sequence of the coming winter, the “king tides,” takes place Nov. 15-17. To help volunteer photographers prepare to capture the reach of these tides as part of the King Tides Project, an online kick-off event is planned for...
Oct
30
Meeting on Ocean Science
October 30, 2020
Intertidal research underway at Cascade Head Marine Reserve.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
The Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC), which provides expertise on marine reserves to the state’s Ocean Policy Advisory Council (OPACT), meets online on Friday, Oct. 30, 1-4 p.m. The...
Oct
31
Climate Plan Comment Deadline
October 31, 2020
King tide at Siletz National Wildlife Refuge.\Photo by A. Stickel.
The state of Oregon’s Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) has released a review draft of the new Oregon Climate Change Adaptation Framework. Public comments will be accepted until October 31.
The Framework...
Nov
5
Virtual State of the Coast Conference
November 5, 2020
The State of the Coast Conference is an annual tradition, but like just about everything else in our world of late, it will look different this year. The entire conference has been moved online. The good news is that the conference is free this year, and open to...
Nov
5
Facebook Drilling Comment Deadline
November 5, 2020
Facebook's onshore drilling site in Tierra del Mar.\Photo by Edmund Ruttledge.
The Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) has opened a public review and comment period for Edge Cable Holdings LLC’s encroachment easement application. “Edge Cable” is in reality Facebook. Members of the public...
Nov
6
Virtual State of the Coast Conference
November 6, 2020
This year’s State of the Coast Conference has been moved online. The good news is that the conference is free this year, and open to everyone.
This is the second day of the conference, which will take place Nov. 5-6. No schedule is available...