Climate Events
Feb
1
Climate Assessment Workshop
February 1, 2022
Downtown Nehalem during a king tide.\Photo by Tyler Sloan.
Members of the public are invited to share their thoughts on the climate change-related issues most important to them and the Northwest region at the National Climate Assessment: Northwest Chapter Engagement Workshop on February 1,...
Mar
3
Webinar on Forest and Climate
March 3, 2022
Coastal forest habitat.\Photo by Alexis Garrett.
The MidCoast Watersheds Council hosts a talk on the intersection of forests and climate at its March meeting, Thursday, March 3, 6:30 p.m. The topic: “This Ain’t Your Grandfather’s Forestry: Forest Management in a Changing Climate.”
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Mar
17
Meeting on Roads and Erosion
March 17, 2022
Erosion threatens Highway 101 at Beverly Beach.\Photo by Dennis White.
The state’s Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) and its Coastal Management Program have convened an advisory committee to consider a very specific problem—protecting roads along the ocean, from Hwy 101...
Past Events
Jan
26
Global Warming Commission Meets
January 26, 2022
King tide at Devil's Kitchen near Bandon.\Photo by Gleneda Borton.
Oregon’s Global Warming Commission meets online from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan 26.
At this meeting, the Commission will hear an update and discuss modeling for the forthcoming Roadmap to 2035 to help the State develop a...
Jan
25
Meeting on Roads and Erosion
January 25, 2022
Erosion threatens Highway 101 at Beverly Beach.\Photo by Dennis White.
The state’s Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) and its Coastal Management Program have convened an advisory committee to consider a very specific problem—protecting roads along the ocean, from Hwy 101...
Jan
20
Conversation on Climate Change
January 20, 2022
Cape Falcon.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
Portland State University instructor David Osborn leads an online conversation about the different meanings of climate change and how our understanding of meaning relates to our action in addressing this concern. The event takes place on Thursday, Jan....
Jan
13
Talk on Forest, Sea, and Climate Change
January 13, 2022
Coastal forests have a strong link to the sea.\Photo by Molly Sultany.
The Hatfield Marine Science Center’s Thursday Research Seminar Series continues online in 2022. On Thursday, Jan. 13, at 3:30 p.m., the seminar being offered bears the intriguing title, “Should we bury our forests in the...
Jan
6
Global Warming Commission Meets
January 6, 2022
People watching a king tide at Depoe Bay.\Photo by Kristin_D.
Oregon’s Global Warming Commission meets online from 1-2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 6.
At this meeting, the Commission will hear an update and discuss modeling for the forthcoming Roadmap to 2035 to help the State develop a...
Dec
18
Community Climate Meeting
December 18, 2021, Newport
A king tide at Newport's Nye Beach.\Photo courtesy of ORKingTides.
The Citizens for a Better Lincoln County and 350 Oregon Central Coast are sponsoring an open community meeting dealing with our climate change challenges. This meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18, at the South...
Dec
15
Sea Turtles on Tap
December 15, 2021
Stranded Olive Ridley sea turtle.\Photo by Samual Gardner.
The Hatfield Marine Science Center continues with its Science on Tap series online. The bad news is that you have to pour your own; the good news is that you can enjoy the talks without being in Newport.
On Wednesday, Dec. 15, 6...
Dec
7
Webinar on Science for Conservationists
December 7, 2021
Black Oystercatchers are a species of conservation concern.\Photo by Linda Fink.
The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC), based at the University of Washington, offers a free webinar on “Promoting Collaboration Between Evolutionary Biologists and Conservation Practitioners...
Nov
19
Lecture on Climate and Wildfire
November 19, 2021
Fire at Echo Mountain.\Photo courtesy of Lincoln County.
The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology’s fall seminar series is taking place online again this year. The talks take place at 4 p.m. on Fridays. These events are free and open to the public, but it is necessary to request access in...
Nov
15
Global Warming Commission Meets
November 15, 2021
Coastal wetlands can play an important role in sequestering carbon.
Oregon’s Global Warming Commission meets online from 1-5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 15. The commission will discuss the forthcoming “Transformative Integrated Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan,” the state’s blueprint for...