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
Dec
11
Meeting on Climate Action Plan
December 11, 2019, Lincoln City
A king tide fills Siletz Bay at Lincoln City, previewing sea level rise.\Photo by Bob Loewen.
Groups concerned about climate change have called a meeting for Wednesday, December 11, to work on developing a climate action plan for Lincoln County. The meeting takes place 5:30-7 p.m. at the...
Nov
26
King Tide Project, First Series
November 26, 2019
Aerial view of Whale Cove (upper right) and Little Whale Cove during a king tide.\Photo by Briana Goodwin.
We're in the midst of the first round of the 2019-2020 King Tide Project, through which volunteer photographers document the highest tides of the year, taking place November 25-27,...
Nov
21
Talk on Climate and Coastal Ecosystems
November 21, 2019, Newport
Coastal forest habitat.\Photo by Alexis Garrett.
Lincoln County Community Rights is sponsoring a talk on “Climate Change: The Ocean, Forests, and the Green New Deal.” The speaker is Chuck Willer, director of the Coast Range Association. The event, free and open to all, takes place on...
Nov
21
Jordan Cove Rally at Capitol
November 21, 2019, Salem
Anti-LNG rally.\Photo by Allen Hallmark.
A rally will be held on Thursday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m. on the steps of the State Capitol building in Salem, demanding that Oregon reject the proposed Jordan Cove LNG export terminal and its associated pipeline. The rally is being organized by Power Past...
Nov
19
Climate Planning Meeting
November 19, 2019, Waldport
King tide threatens a Waldport trailer park.\Photo by Roy Lowe.
The Waldport Climate Crisis Planning Committee will hold its second meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m. at the Seashore Family Literacy Center (125 N.W. Spruce St.) in Waldport.
The speaker will be Paul Engelmeyer, a long-time...
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...
Nov
13
Science Pub on Climate Change
November 13, 2019, Pacific City
Pacific City shoreline (Pelican Brewing) just to the left of the scene shown here.\Photo by Sonja Peterson.
Science meets suds when the Nestucca, Neskowin & Sand Lake Watersheds Council sponsors a “Science Pub” at Pacific City’s Pelican Brewing (33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr.) on Wednesday, Nov. 13,...
Nov
5
Presentation on Climate and Water
November 5, 2019, Portland
Fox Creek.\Photo by Tiffany Boothe.
Oct
25
Global Warming Commission Meeting
October 25, 2019, Portland
Coquille Valley flooded during a King Tide.\Photo by Rena Olson.
The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet on Friday, Oct. 25, from 1-4:30 p.m. in the Vernier Community Room at The Nature Conservancy’s Oregon Conservation Center (821 S.E. 14th Ave.) in Portland. Those wishing to speak...
Sep
24
Meeting on Coping with Climate Change
September 24, 2019, Waldport
Alsea Bay entrance and Waldport's downtown to the right.\Photo by Alex Derr.
Local citizens concerned about the coming effects of climate change have organized a meeting to discuss how to mitigate such changes in Waldport. The event, free and open to all, will take place on Tuesday, Sept....