Climate Events

Jul
31

Lecture on Antarctica and Climate Change

July 31, 2019, Charleston

James McClintock, a professor from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, will give the summer public lecture as part of the Summer Seminar Series at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OMB).  Dr. McClintock speaks at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, in the OIMB Boathouse Auditorium.  His...
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Nov
25

King Tide Project, First Series

November 25, 2019

Aerial view of Whale Cove (upper right) and Little Whale Cove during a king tide.\Photo by Briana Goodwin.
Aerial view of Whale Cove (upper right) and Little Whale Cove during a king tide.\Photo by Briana Goodwin.

The first round of the 2019-2020 King Tide Project, through which volunteer photographers document the highest tides of the year, takes place November 25-27, 2019.  (The other two...

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Jan
10

King Tide Project, Second Series

January 10, 2020 - January 12, 2020

King Tide at Depoe Bay.\Photo by Bob Loewen.
King Tide at Depoe Bay.\Photo by Bob Loewen.

The second round of the 2019-2020 King Tide Project, through which volunteer photographers document the highest tides of the year, takes place January 10-12, 2020. (The final round is set for February 8-10.)  The project reveals areas currently...

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Feb
8

King Tide Project, Third Series

February 8, 2020 - February 10, 2020

A 2018 king tide on the Yaquina River.\Photo by Greg Henton.
A 2018 king tide on the Yaquina River.\Photo by Greg Henton.

The final round of the 2019-2020 King Tide Project, through which volunteer photographers document the highest tides of the year, takes place February 8-10, 2020.  The project reveals areas currently prone to flooding, but more...

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Past Events

Jan
15

King Tide Wrap-Up Party, Otter Rock

January 15, 2016, Otter Rock

Photo of a King Tide at the Inn at Otter Crest. Photo courtesty of ORKingTide.
A King Tide at the Inn at Otter Crest. Photo courtesty of ORKingTide.
High tides and sea level rise may not be things to celebrate, but our King Tide citizen science project is.  Whether or not you made it out to the shore to document the highest tides of the year (the “King Tides”), please...
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Jan
9

Climate Change and Salmon Talk

January 9, 2016, Yachats

Photo of Rebecca Flitcroft.
Rebecca Flitcroft.
Salmon are iconic in part because of the many environments they move through and the many challenges they confront.  From their spawning in the headwaters of streams and rivers to the far reaches of the Pacific and back again, they cope with diverse situations.  How will...
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Jan
4

Wetlands and Climate Change Talk

January 4, 2016, NewPort

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Thosee who missed Laura Brophy’s presentation to our King Tide wrap-up party at the Inn at Otter Crest have another opportunity to hear her speak on the subject of sea level rise and how it may affect our coastal wetlands.  She will be featured in a “Science on Tap” event on Thursday, Feb....

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Dec
23

December 2015 King Tide Photo Opportunity

December 23, 2015 - December 25, 2015

Photo of King Tide at Yaquina River.
This is one of three 2015 King Tides. These highest tides of the year give us a look at the future, when sea level rise will more frequently inundate low-lying areas. Oregon Shores is making a special effort to organize photographers to document the reach of the King Tides in the vicinity of...
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Nov
24

November 2015 King Tide Photo Opportunity

November 24, 2015 - November 27, 2015

Photo of King Tide at Yaquina River.
This is one of three 2015 King Tides. These highest tides of the year give us a look at the future, when sea level rise will more frequently inundate low-lying areas. Oregon Shores is making a special effort to organize photographers to document the reach of the King Tides in the vicinity of...
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Nov
8

Coastal & Estuarine Research Federation Conference Includes Climate Focus

November 8, 2015 - November 12, 2015, Portland

The 23rd bennial conference of the Coastal & Estuarine Research Federation will convene about 1,400 scientists, managers and professionals in government, business, nonprofit and related organizations, and graduate students. From North America's coastal states and provinces, as well as from...

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Nov
3

3rd Annual Rising Seas Summit Meeting

November 3, 2015 - November 5, 2015, Boston

The 3rd annual Rising Seas Summit will focus on the interrelationships between sea level rise, climate change, and extreme events, and how elected officials, agency leaders, scientists and policy specialists can work together to reduce and mitigate environmental, economic and social...

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Oct
27

October 2015 King Tide Photo Opportunity

October 27, 2015 - October 29, 2015

Photo of King Tide at Yaquina River.
This is one of three 2015 King Tides. These highest tides of the year give us a look at the future, when sea level rise will more frequently inundate low-lying areas. Oregon Shores is making a special effort to organize photographers to document the reach of the King Tides in the vicinity of...
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Oct
26

Armor Yourself to Deal with Riprap by Attending Rockaway Talk

October 26, 2015, Rockaway

Photo of Courtney Johnson on the shore.
Courtney Johnson, an attorney who works with Oregon Shores through our Coastal Law Project, will provide an informal seminar on how citizens can engage with Oregon’s permitting system for shoreline protections structures (such as riprap) in Rockaway on Monday, Oct. 26.  The event, free and...
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Oct
6

Climate Adaptation Workshop

October 6, 2015 - October 8, 2015, Newport

Photo of King Tide at Neskowin.
King Tide at Neskowin simulates future sea level. Photo by John Bauer.
Those concerned about the potential effects of climate change on coastal communities, and interested in learning how to help their communities adapt, have an opportunity to explore the issues at the Climate Adaptation for...
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