Climate Events
Sep
24
LCDC Considers Climate Policies
September 24, 2020
King tide, a preview of climate change, floods the Coquille Valley.\Photo by Alex Derr, with support from Lighthawk.
The Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) with take up rulemaking with regard to its “Climate-Friendly” and “Equitable Communities” initiatives at its next...
Sep
25
Climate Plan Webinar
September 25, 2020
King tide washes up against Coquille, a preview of sea level rise due to climate change.\Photo by Alex Derr, with support from Lighthawk.
The state of Oregon’s Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) has released a review draft of the new Oregon Climate Change Adaptation...
Oct
1
Clatsop Public Planning Meeting
October 1, 2020
Marsh on Youngs Bay in Clatsop County.\Photo by Tiffany Boothe.
The Clatsop County Community Development staff invites the public to join a virtual workshop on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 3-5 pm, on Statewide Planning Goal 5 – Open Spaces, Scenic and Historic Resources, and Natural Resources....
Oct
28
King Tides Kick-Off
October 28, 2020
A king tide at Wheeler.\Photo by L.M. Manz.
The first high-tide sequence of the coming winter, the “king tides,” takes place Nov. 15-17. To help volunteer photographers prepare to capture the reach of these tides as part of the King Tides Project, an online kick-off event is planned for...
Oct
31
Climate Plan Comment Deadline
October 31, 2020
King tide at Siletz National Wildlife Refuge.\Photo by A. Stickel.
The state of Oregon’s Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) has released a review draft of the new Oregon Climate Change Adaptation Framework. Public comments will be accepted until October 31.
The Framework...
Past Events
Apr
17
Talk on Kelp Forests
April 17, 2020
Kelp bed.\Photo by Dave Ledig.
The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology’s Spring 2020 Seminar Series has moved online. The public is welcome to sit in through Zoom at no cost.
The second talk in the series comes from Cathy Pfister, a professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at the...
Mar
21
Cancelled--Climate Change Discussion
March 21, 2020, Yachats
Coquille Valley flooded during a king tide, a preview of sea level rise.\Photo by Alex Derr, supported by Lighthawk.
Cancelled: This event has been cancelled as a precaution in addressing the coronavirus situation. The organizers intend to reschedule.
Andreas Schmittner, a professor of...
Mar
16
Cancelled: Talk on Climate Change
March 16, 2020, Lincoln City
Siuslaw River during a king tide, a preview of conditions under sea level rise.\Photo by Alex Derr, with support from Lighthawk.
Alert: This event has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns. The intention is to reschedule at a later date. Watch this space for updated information when...
Mar
14
Cancelled: King Tides Wrap-Up
March 14, 2020, Coos Bay
The Siuslaw River during this February's king tide.\Photo by Alex Derr, with support from Lighthawk.
Cancelled: This event has been cancelled, along with the Sharing the Coast Conference. See the article on the cancellation.
On Saturday evening, March 14, an after-party for the Sharing the...
Mar
13
Cancelled: Presentation on Ice and Climate
March 13, 2020, Coos Bay
King tide swamps railroad tracks in Coos Bay, in what could become a common site if ice caps melt and sea level rises.\Photo by Robert More.
Cancelled: This event has been cancelled, due to Dr. Steig being unable to travel from Washington due to the CORVID-19 virus.
Eric Steig will present a...
Mar
5
Tidal Forest Carbon Storage Lecture
March 5, 2020, Newport
Sitka Spruce-dominated tidal wetland.|Photo courtesy of USFWS.
On Thursday, March 5, 6:30 p.m., the MidCoast Watersheds Council continues its “From Ridgetop to Reef” speaker series with a lecture by Dr. J. Boone Kaufman on “Why conservation and restoration of Pacific Northwest tidal wetlands...
Feb
22
Talk on Youth Climate Courts
February 22, 2020, Waldport
Youth climate rally.\Photo courtesy of Save Our Shores.
The Central Coast Canterbury Forum will kick off its Winter-Spring Series with a talk on “Youth Climate Courts, Human Rights and the Courage to Be.” The speaker will be Dr. Tom Kerns. The event takes place on Saturday, Feb. 22, 1:30...
Feb
18
Waldport Climate Group Meeting
February 18, 2020, Waldport
Alsea Bay mouth and Waldport./Photo by Alex Derr.
The February meeting of the Waldport Climate Crisis Planning group takes place on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m., at the Seashore Family Literacy Center (125 N.W. Spruce St.) in Waldport.
The meeting will feature a discussion of the 2018 Lincoln...
Feb
11
Climate Emergency Rally
February 11, 2020, Salem
Citizens demanding action on climate and greenhouse gas abatement, after the last legislature whiffed on this crucial issue, will hold an Oregon Climate Emergency rally on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at noon on Salem’s Court St. across from the Oregon State Capitol Building in Salem. This will be the...
Feb
9
King Tides Project, Third Series
February 9, 2020 - February 10, 2020
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...