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
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...
Feb
8
King Tides Launch Event
February 8, 2020, Bandon
Bandon's harbor during a 2018 king tide.\Photo by Alex Derr.
The final round of the current King Tides Photo Project is coming up Feb. 8-10, with the last major high tide sequence of the winter. Volunteer photographers are needed everywhere on the coast to help document the highest reach...