Climate Events
Apr
13
Talk on Adaptive Capacity Research
April 13, 2021
Cape Perpetua, aerial view from the north.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
The Cape Perpetua Young Scientist series of online talks continues with “Understanding Adaptive Capacity: An Analysis of Community Perceptions and Policy Responses to Ocean Acidification and other marine stressors on the West...
Apr
14
Ocean Climate Lobby Day
April 14, 2021
Otter Rock Marine Reserve from the air.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
The climate crisis is an ocean crisis, and the oceans, coasts, rivers and Great Lakes have an important place in climate solutions. Ocean advocates and anyone concerned about climate change is invited to join the Ocean Climate...
Apr
14
Talk on Climate and Conservation
April 14, 2021
Onion Peak in the north coast rainforest reserve.\Photo by Tom Horning.
The “World of Haystack Rock” speaker series will take a look at how climate change may affect the coast with a talk on “Climate Change and Conservation” on Wednesday, April 14, at 7 p.m. The virtual presentation is free...
Apr
16
Global Warming Commission Meets
April 16, 2021
King tide (a preview of sea level rise) swamps Siletz Bay.\Photo by Bob Loewen.
In the pandemic era, the Oregon Global Warming Commission continues to meet virtually. The next public meeting will be held online from 1-5 p.m. on Friday, April 16.
At this meeting, the Commission will hear...
Apr
22
Earth Day Online
April 22, 2021
Yaquina Lighthouse during a storm.\Photo by Bonnie Moreland.
Two central coast climate groups, 350 Oregon Central Coast and the Citizens’ Climate Lobby—Newport Group, will celebrate the 51st Earth Day online on Saturday, April 22, 7-9 p.m.
The event will include presentations from musicians,...
Past Events
Sep
4
Global Warming Comment Deadline
September 4, 2020
King tide, a preview of sea level rise, at the north end of Manzanita.\Photo courtesy of ORKingTides.
The Oregon Global Warming Commission is developing its Biennial Report to the Oregon State Legislature. Members of the public can take this opportunity to provide comments on suggested...
Sep
1
Seminar on Climate and Estuaries
September 1, 2020
Caitlin Magel at work in the field.
Oregon State University’s Department of Integrative Biology offers a chance to listen in on academia while learning something about how climate change and other impacts may affect our estuaries. A thesis defense seminar by PhD candidate Caitlin Magel will...
Sep
1
Jordan Cove Appeal Online
September 1, 2020
Henderson Marsh, immediately adjacent to the proposed Jordan Cove LNG site.\Photo by Jody McCaffree.
The fate of the proposed Jordan Cove LNG export terminal, which Canadian multinational Pembina aims to build in Coos Bay’s North Spit, may hinge not on public rallies or lawsuits, but on very...
Aug
26
Sustainability Town Hall
August 26, 2020
Kristin Eberhard testifying.\Photo courtesy of Sightline Institute.
The Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and co-sponsors present a “2020 Virtual Sustainability Town Hall,” intended for all Oregonians, on Wednesday, Aug. 26, noon to 1:15 p.m. The event is free and open to all, but space is...
Aug
25
Webinar on Regenerative Agriculture
August 25, 2020
Dr. Ann Schmierer.
Shoreline Education for Awareness looks inland for the subject of the next webinar in their series, as they host a talk by Ann Schmierer on “Regenerative Agriculture: Growing Soil for a Healthy Planet. This online presentation takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 6:30...
Aug
17
Comment Deadline re: Oil and Gas Policy
August 17, 2020
Oil rigs off Neahkahnie....just kidding, but this is why we need drilling regulations.
The Oregon Coastal Management Program has submitted a request for a program change concerning conservation of oil and gas to the federal Office for Coastal Management. The department wants to change and...
Aug
12
Climate Action Plan Roll-Out
August 12, 2020
Yaquina estuary during a king tide.\Photo by Rena Olson, with support from Lighthawk.
A plan to make Lincoln County carbon-neutral by 2035 will be presented online on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 7-8:15 p.m. Sponsored by 350 Oregon Central Coast and Citizens for a Better Lincoln County, the event...
Jul
30
Webinar on Ocean, Climate & Plastics
July 30, 2020
Marine debris at sea.\Photo by Kip Evans.
he Healthy Oceans Coalition and the Inland Ocean Coalition invite everyone to a new webinar series, Ocean Climate Conversations, where they dive into issues at the intersections of climate change, the ocean, and society. The inaugural webinar, coming...
Jul
24
Meeting on State Climate Policy
July 24, 2020
King tide, a preview of sea level rise due to climate change, swamps the beach south of Cape Kiwanda.\Photo courtesy of ORKingTides.
In response to Governor Brown’s Climate Executive Order and direction from the Land Conservation and Development Commission, the Department of Land...
Jul
22
Virtual Science Pub Walrus Talk
July 22, 2020
Sheanna Steingass.
The Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC in Newport hosts a Science on Tap series. These are casual talks on scientific subjects, held at the nearby Rogue Brewery, combining food, beer, and entertaining explorations of research topics. They are fun, educational…and,...