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Who We Are
Our Vision and Strategy for the Coast
In Oregon, the beaches belong to the people. For more than 50 years, Oregon Shores has served as the state’s leading voice when it comes to protecting the beaches, headlands, landscapes, and ecosystems that make Oregon’s coast so spectacular and loved.
More about usA Celebration for Conservation
What We Do
Our Programs and Campaigns
Discover our latest campaigns focused on education and mile adoption, enhancing estuarine ecosystem resilience, and combatting climate change for a sustainable Oregon Coast.
CoastWatch
CoastWatch offers opportunities to learn about shoreline ecology and contribute to coastal research and conservation by adopting a mile of the Oregon coast.
Campaign for Oregon’s Estuaries
The Campaign for Oregon’s Estuaries aims to build a strong popular movement for conserving our estuarine resources based on a broad public understanding of the importance of these places where rivers meet the sea.
Oregon Beaches Forever
Our mission is to safeguard Oregon's public beaches for future generations and ensure the preservation of our coastlines and communities as we adapt to climate change
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Oregon Shores Event
A Toast to the Coast: Oregon Shores’ Willamette River Cruise
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Oct
Oregon Shores Event
Webinar: Coastal Erosion-A Worldwide Problem
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Oct
Coastal Event
Coquille Point Site Management Plan Workshop
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Oregon Shores Event
CoastWatch Form Information Session- 12:00 PM
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Oregon Shores Event
CoastWatch Form Information Session- 6:00 PM
Coastal Community Connections
We’re getting closer! 🎉
Our “Toast to the Coast” Willamette River Cruise is just around the corner. Celebrate Oregon’s coastline with us and support a great cause—grab your tickets before they’re gone! Get yours here: bit.ly/ToastToTheCoast
Yacht party? Open bar? Seafood bites? Silent auction? We've got it all and more, can't wait to SEA you there! 🐳
Shout out to our sponsors: Elakha Alliance and Umpqua Bank
And our auction item donors:
Aretes de Clay
Artsea Craftsea
Billow Clouds Soap
Chef Maylin
She is Cheval
Dannerboots USA
Erik Urdahl Photo
Green Dog Pet Supply
Gypsea Weaver
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Jodi Kincaid Studios
Perfect Food Days
Kelp Mineral - Nature's Gift From the Sea
King Estate Winery
Kris Buenger Art
Lampa Mountain Stained Glass and Mosaic
Local Ocean Seafoods
Oregon Coast Aquarium
Oregon Seaweed
Oregon Zoo
Patricia Newman, Author & Literacy Advocate
Pelican & Piper
Pelican Brewing Company
Sea Otter Bakehouse
Tillamook County Creamery Association
Tiny Fish Co.
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This coming Monday, Oct 7 from 6-8pm, is a pivotal moment for the future of Yaquina Bay, and your voice matters! 📣
The Yaquina Bay Estuary, including Newport and Toledo in Lincoln County, links Oregon’s coastal forests, rivers, and coast while sustaining salmon, seabirds, Dungeness crab, oysters, herring, and other wildlife. These resources support Oregon’s economy and have sustained Tribal Nations since time immemorial. Estuaries also play a crucial role in climate change resiliency. 💪
The Yaquina Bay Estuary Management Plan is now being updated for the first time in 40 years, and the City of Newport is moving to adopt the new YBEMP by incorporating it into the City’s own Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Codes. The Newport City Council will hold a hearing Monday, Oct 7, at 6 P.M at the Council Chambers in Newport. YOUR VOICE IS NEEDED to let the Newport City Council know you support a strong plan to protect the Yaquina Bay estuary and all its vital resources!
Head to the 🔗 🔗 in our b!o to learn more about how YOU can help shape the future of the Yaquina Bay Estuary, and don’t forget to check out the People’s Guide to Commenting on the City of Newport’s Yaquina Bay Estuary Management Plan Adoption from @oregonshorescc!
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Join us, Surfrider Foundation Oregon Chapters , and @oregonkingtide on October 17 to learn more about the challenges we face from coastal erosion from the one and only Dr. Gary Griggs!. Register for the free webinar at bit.ly/erosion-worldwide . See you there! 🌊🌊🌊 ... See MoreSee Less
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We’re getting closer! 🎉
Our “Toast to the Coast” Willamette River Cruise is just around the corner. Celebrate Oregon’s coastline with us and support a great cause—grab your tickets before they’re gone! Grab yours from the l!nk up top 👆
Yacht party? Open bar? Seafood bites? Silent auction? We`ve got it all and more, can`t wait to SEA you there! 🐳
Shout out to our sponsors: @elakhaalliance and @officialumpquabank
And our auction item donors:
@aretesdeclay
@artseacraftsea
@billow.clouds.soaps
@chavezmaylin
@sheischeval
@dannerboots
@urdahlphoto
@greendogpetsupply
@gypseaweaver
@theholmanhotel
@jodikincaidstudios
@perfectfooddays
@kelpmineral
@kingestate
@krisbuenger
@lampa_mt_stainedglass
@localoceanseafood
@oregoncoastaquarium
@oregonseaweed
@oregonzoo
@patricianewmanbooks
@pelicanbrewingco
@pelicanandpiper
@seaotter_bakehouse
@tillamook
@thetinyfishco
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Repost from @sevencapesbirds 👏
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This coming Monday, Oct 7 from 6-8pm, is a pivotal moment for the future of Yaquina Bay, and your voice matters! 📣
The Yaquina Bay Estuary, including Newport and Toledo in Lincoln County, links Oregon’s coastal forests, rivers, and coast while sustaining salmon, seabirds, Dungeness crab, oysters, herring, and other wildlife. These resources support Oregon’s economy and have sustained Tribal Nations since time immemorial. Estuaries also play a crucial role in climate change resiliency. 💪
The Yaquina Bay Estuary Management Plan is now being updated for the first time in 40 years, and the City of Newport is moving to adopt the new YBEMP by incorporating it into the City’s own Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Codes. The Newport City Council will hold a hearing Monday, Oct 7, at 6 P.M at the Council Chambers in Newport. YOUR VOICE IS NEEDED to let the Newport City Council know you support a strong plan to protect the Yaquina Bay estuary and all its vital resources!
Head to the 🔗 🔗 in our b!o to learn more about how YOU can help shape the future of the Yaquina Bay Estuary, and don’t forget to check out the People’s Guide to Commenting on the City of Newport’s Yaquina Bay Estuary Management Plan Adoption from @oregonshorescc!
Thank you for your help! ...
Join us, Surfrider Foundation Oregon Chapters , and @oregonkingtide on October 17 to learn more about the challenges we face from coastal erosion from the one and only Dr. Gary Griggs!. Register for the free webinar at bit.ly/erosion-worldwide . See you there! 🌊🌊🌊 ...
🌟 Big Announcement! 🌟
We want A Toast to the Coast to be a celebration for everyone who loves Oregon’s coast, so we’ve lowered ticket prices to just $100!
Join us on October 19th for an unforgettable evening with seafood, an open bar, a live jazz trio, and a silent auction to raise funds to protect our coast. Every ticket sold supports critical conservation efforts. 🌊
Get your tickets today before they sell out! 🎟️ https://bit.ly/ToastToTheCoast (and linked in our bio!)
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Thank you to everyone who celebrated National Estuaries Week with us! We had a great time at all our events. If you weren’t able to make it to any, visit our website to learn more about our Campaign for Oregon’s Estuaries 💙🌱🌊 ...
Estuaries shield coastlines from storm surges and flooding by absorbing excess water and reducing erosion. Healthy estuaries mean stronger protections for coastal communities. Help us advocate for estuary restoration and protection to keep our coastlines safe! ⛈️🏞️
Subscribe to our newsletter so you don`t miss any opportunities to support our estuaries- linked in bio!
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Estuaries are powerful carbon sinks, capturing and storing carbon to help mitigate climate change. Protecting them is crucial in the fight against global warming.
Take action by supporting estuary restoration and protection! Our #CampaignForOregonsEstuaries aims to protect eelgrass and other important estuarine habitats so they can continue mitigating climate change and protecting water quality.🌍💚
Learn more on our website✨
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🌊🌲✨ Introducing the Oregon Beaches Forever Campaign! The Surfrider Foundation and Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition are teaming up to launch a campaign to safeguard Oregon’s public beaches for future generations and ensure the preservation of our coastlines and communities as we adapt to climate change.
In Oregon, the beaches belong to the people. Our entirely public shoreline is one of the state’s most treasured features, a vital legacy we can leave to future generations. Yet our public beaches are at risk, caught in the “coastal squeeze,” between rising sea levels and coastal development. Losing Oregon’s wild and dynamic beaches puts more than recreation at risk; these vital habitats also provide increased storm resilience to coastal communities.
We will be working to strengthen protections for the shoreline, implement comprehensive new policies, improve recreational access, fight harmful coastal development, and advocate for nature-based solutions to coastal erosion. And we will be offering educational events every month!
Join us in protecting Oregon’s Beaches, Forever! Learn more: https://bit.ly/m/OregonBeachesForever
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Dungeness crabs, a beloved Pacific Northwest delicacy, depend on healthy estuaries for their early life stages. Protecting these habitats ensures a sustainable future for both the crabs and our fisheries. Support policies that safeguard estuaries! 🦀🌊
Subscribe to our newsletter so you don`t miss any opportunities to support our estuaries 👆 linked in our bio
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Estuaries aren’t just for wildlife—they offer amazing kayaking, fishing, and birdwatching opportunities! Keeping these areas clean and healthy ensures everyone can enjoy their beauty. Leave no trace and support conservation efforts today! 🚣♀️🐦
Photo by: Yachats News
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How are you celebrating National Estuaries Week? If you don`t have plans yet, you can sign up now for two exciting events; registration information is linked in our bio:
🍺 Pub Talk: Estuaries in Action – Thursday, September 26, 6 PM at @PelicanBrewing`s Siletz Bay. Discover how estuaries protect our coast and mitigate climate change.
🎨 Paint and Sip – Friday, September 27, 6 PM. Join us at @artseacraftsea to tap into your creativity while exploring the beauty and importance of estuaries!
These events are a great way to connect with conservation efforts and celebrate estuaries` vital role in Oregon’s ecosystems. Don’t miss out—register today!
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Eelgrass beds in estuaries are crucial nurseries for marine life, supporting fish, shellfish, and biodiversity. Protecting these underwater meadows ensures a thriving ecosystem.
Estuaries can…
🦪 Lessen the local effects of ocean acidification by acting as natural filters, removing excess carbon dioxide from the water
🪶 Support species large and small- for example, the endangered Black Brant relies on estuaris for 80% of their diet
🐟 Provide habitat for 68% of commercial fisheries and 80% of recreational fish landings
🦀 Support coastal economies by bolstering commercial fishing, recreation, and tourism
🌱 Sequester carbon: One acre of eelgrass= 740 lbs of carbon captured annually
Did you know that Yaquina Bay alone has lost 50-70% of its Eelgrass beds? Support our Campaign for Oregon’s Estuaries to help us protect these critical ecosystems! 🌱🐟 Learn more on our website!
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🥂🌊 Not only will Toast to the Coast feature a live jazz trio, seafood dinner, and an open bar, but we will also host a silent auction! We are so grateful for all the donations we have received.
Swipe through to see some of the items available, and stay tuned for more!
Get your tickets at the link in our bio✨
Items featured are from:
@krisbuenger
@localoceanseafood
@aretesdeclay
@gypseaweaver
@thetinyfishco
@theholmanhotel
@perfectfooddays
@lampa_mt_stainedglass
@oregoncoastaquarium
@tillamook
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Did you know we’re also celebrating Sea Otter Awareness Week this week?!
Healthy estuaries are vital for sea otters, offering essential habitats and food sources they need to thrive. We`re partnering with the @ElakhaAlliance to highlight the importance of protecting these ecosystems in pursuit of returning sea otters to the Oregon coast. Join us for a webinar tonight (or catch the recording later) to learn why estuaries are crucial for sea otters! 🌿🦦
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Southern Resident orcas rely on healthy estuaries to support salmon populations, their primary food source. Without thriving estuaries, these endangered whales face an uncertain future. Support our efforts to protect estuaries and help save the orcas who rely on them! 🌊🐋
#SaveTheOrcas #NationalEstuariesWeek #EstuariesAreEssential #OregonShores #WadeIn #SKRW @raestuaries ...