Land Use Events
Jul
29
Talk on Shoreline Management
July 29, 2021
King tide swamps beach at Pacific City.\Photo by Steve Gehring.'
Thursday, July 29, is Oregon Shores’ actual anniversary date, and we’re sponsoring a number of special activities to mark the occasion, both in the field and online. For more on the anniversary, see the event listing.
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Aug
7
Strategy Meeting on Climate and Forests
August 7, 2021, Newport
Clearcuts in the Coast Range.\Photo by Alex Derr.
The Coast Range Association (CRA) invites concerned citizens to a “Climate and Oregon’s Industrial Forests strategy meeting” on Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Newport Recreation Center (225 S.E. Avery), Room 117. The subject will be the CRA’s...
Sep
15
Invasive Species Seminar
September 15, 2021
Gorse is an all-too-familiar invasive species on the coast.\Photo by Lloyd Maxfield.
The Northwest Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change Network, a partnership among regional agencies and organizations to address the nexus of climate change and invasive species, is holding a virtual...
Past Events
Jul
21
Talk on Coast’s Environmental History
July 21, 2021
Gov. Tom McCall confronts attempt to privalize the beach at the Surfsand Hotel, kicking off the battle for the Beach Bill.
This is Oregon Shores’ 50th anniversary year. For the most part, we aren’t spending the time looking back—the theme of our anniversary year is “The Next 50 Years of...
Jul
15
Webinar on Forest Structure
July 15, 2021
Old growth trees along Oregon Coast Trail help to create forest structure.\Photo by Rena Olson.
The Lower Nehalem Community Trust offers a webinar on the importance of forest habitats. “The Impact of Forest Structure on Water Quality and Native Fish” takes place on Thursday, July 15, at 6...
Jul
10
New River Hike
July 10, 2021, Langlois
Aerial view of the New River.\Photo by Alex Derr, with support from Lighthawk.
The Southcoast Striders hiking group offer an expedition to an important habitat area, the New River, which runs south to north behind the foredune. The hike takes place on Saturday, July 10, beginning at 10...
Jul
8
Webinar on Wildlife and Noise
July 8, 2021
Hairy Woodpecker at Beaver Creek.\Photo by Molly Sultany.
The Hatfield Marine Science Center’s research seminar series continues online. Next up is a talk on how the noise human beings have foisted on the environment may be affected wildlife. “How wildlife respond to natural noise: a...
Jun
30
Lincoln County Hearing on Shoreline Armoring
June 30, 2021
The eroding shoreline at Lincoln Beach.\Photo by Linda Fink.
Note: The hearing described here, which was to take place May 24, has been delayed. At present the county has stated only that it will take place in "late June," so we aren't actually sure of the date. The new date will be...
Jun
24
Rockaway Beach Riprap Hearing 2
June 24, 2021
The WorldMark Gleneden perches on an eroding bluff.\Photo by Dennis White.
The desire of some property owners to riprap lots in the Rockaway Beach area is leading to challenge to Oregon’s land use laws, particularly Goal 18, which guides planning for beaches and dunes. The second public...
Jun
16
Virtual Tour of Rainforest Reserve
June 16, 2021
Onion Peak in the Rainforest Reserve.\Photo by Tom Horning.
The North Coast Land Conservancy has been establishing its Rainforest Reserve, providing continuous protected habitat from the coastal mountain peaks to the Cape Falcon Marine Reserve offshore, for a number of years. The...
Jun
14
Lincoln County Hearing on Goal 18
June 14, 2021
Searidge Condos in Lincoln Beach, one of threatened sites.\Photo by Loren Nelson.
On Monday, June 14, at 7 PM, the Lincoln County Planning Commission will hold a live virtual public hearing on three different proposals from multiple applicants seeking a Goal 18, Implementation Requirement 5...
Jun
5
Eel Lake Hike
June 5, 2021, Lakeside
The Southcoast Striders offer a hike along the Eel Lake Trail—or rather, two hikes. The shorter will be four miles out and back on a fairly level trail along the southern edge of the lake. Those wishing even shorter hikes can turn back earlier.
The longer hike is six miles to the end of the...
May
29
Training for Beachgrass Survey
May 29, 2021, Hammond
Hybrid beachgrass in flower.\Photo by Rebecca Mostow.
CoastWatch cooperates with Oregon State University scientists conducting a survey for a new, hybrid beachgrass spreading on the northern Oregon coast. We have held volunteer trainings for this citizen science project online during the...