Climate Events

Nov
15

King Tide Kick-Off

November 15, 2019, Nehalem

Downtown Nehalem during a King Tide.\Photo by Gretel Oxwang.

The first round of “king tides” (the highest tides of the year) is coming up beginning Nov. 25, so it is time for the King Tide Project to start up for 2019-2020.  With CoastWatch’s partners in the project, the Coastal Management...

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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

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 prone to...

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Feb
8

King Tide Project, Third Series

February 8, 2020 - February 10, 2020

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 important, gives us...

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Past Events

Oct
19

Climate Strategies Forum

October 19, 2016 - October 21, 2016, San Diego

King Tide threatens Highway 101 at Waldport. Photo by Roy Lowe.
King Tide threatens Highway 101 at Waldport. Photo by Roy Lowe.

Sponsored by the Association of Climate Change Officers, this conference provides continuing education for professionals who are responsible for climate change preparedness in public and private organizations.

To learn more about...

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Jun
24

Climate Change Symposium

June 24, 2016, Portland

King Tide shows what higher sea level will look like at Shore Acres. Photo by Sally Woodman.
King Tide shows what higher sea level will look like at Shore Acres. Photo by Sally Woodman.

Climate change is expected to have significant impacts on the Pacific Northwest’s communities, economy, and natural systems.  However, disruptive though such climate-driven changes may be here, there...

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Mar
4

Sharing the Coast Conference 2016

March 4, 2016 - March 6, 2016, Coos Bay

Photo of students examining scientific speciments, courtesy of Ocean Inquiry.
Students learning at sea. Photo courtesy of Ocean Inquiry
CoastWatch collaborates each year with the Northwest Aquatic and Marine Educators (NAME) in sponsoring the annual Sharing the Coast Conference, which offers a wealth of information to those monitoring the coast (CoastWatchers) and...
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Jan
22

King Tide Wrap-Up Party

January 22, 2016, Bandon

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
20

Climate Change and the Coast Talk

January 20, 2016, Seaside

Photo of John Stevenson.
John Stevenson.
Many people are aware that climate change is causing sea level rise, which may have a major effect on the shape of our coast.  But there are other ways in which climate change will change life on the coast.  This will be the topic when climatologist John Stevenson discusses...
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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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