Climate Events
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...
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...
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,...
Past Events
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...
Nov
10
Blue Carbon Lecture
November 10, 2021
Marshes in the Yaquina estuary store carbon.\Photo by Bobby Hayden.
The Friends of Haystack Rock are starting up their annual “World of Haystack Rock Library Lecture Series” for 2021-2022 with a dual presentation on “Oregon’s Blue Carbon Policy: Where we are and what’s next?” It takes...
Nov
10
Clean Energy Discussion
November 10, 2021
Bullards Beach on the south coast from the air.\Photo by Alex Derr, with support from Lighthawk.
The public is invited to participate in a discussion about the transition to clean energy on the South Coast on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 6-7:30 p.m.
The organizers believe that a healthy future for the...
Nov
3
Discusson about the Rising Tides
November 3, 2021
Marina Psaros
We’re in the final weeks of Oregon Shores’ 50th anniversary year, during which we have hosted speakers from around the country who have helped us envision coastal conservation challenges during the next 50 years. And we’re on the cusp of this year’s King Tides Project,...
Oct
28
King Tides Presentation
October 28, 2021
Cape Falcon.\Photo by Ben Nieves.
The first round of this year’s King Tides Project, through which photographers capture the reach of the year’s highest tides, is coming up Nov. 5-7. For a preview, join CoastWatch Volunteer Coordinator Jesse Jones and Friends of Cape Falcon Marine Reserve...
Oct
27
Salmon Restoration Symposium
October 27, 2021, Ocean Shores
Sockeye salmon spawning.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
The 2021 Coast Region Symposium will be held in Ocean Shores, Washington, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 27. The theme is “Restoration to Resilience: Salmon Habitat in a Changing Climate.” The event is free and open to all, but...
Oct
26
Webinar: Ocean Policy for a Changing Climate
October 26, 2021
Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
Throughout our 50th anniversary year, Oregon Shores has been presenting webinars featuring leading scientists from around the country, discussing our ocean and coastal environments and the threats to natural and human communities. Now...
Oct
15
Talk on Evolution and Climate
October 15, 2021
Dr. Joanna Griffiths, with Ursus maritimus (aka polar bear).
The Oregon Marine Biology Institute’s fall seminar series continues with a talk on Friday, Oct. 15, at 4 p.m., on “Evolutionary responses to climate change stressors in marine and freshwater systems.”
The speaker is Joanna...
Oct
13
Webinar on the Future Ocean
October 13, 2021
Dr. Kristy Kroeker in the field.
As part of our series of speakers commemorating our 50th anniversary and looking toward the next 50 years, Oregon Shores hosts a talk by marine ecologist Kristy Kroeker, speaking on “Our Changing Oceans.” The event takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 7...