Climate Events
Jan
21
King Tide Project, Second Series
January 21, 2019 - January 22, 2019
King tide at Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge.\Photo by Walter Duvall.
We've already held one round of this winter's King Tide Project, through which volunteer photographers document the highest tides of the year. The second round of the 2018-2019 King Tide Project will take place...
Jan
31
Panel Discussion on Forest Laws
January 31, 2019, Astoria
View from Astoria to the Columbia River estuary.\Photo by Sonja Peterson.
Astoria’s Fort George Brewery (1483 Duane St.) will be the scene of a panel discussion on “Carbon, Water, & Community: How Strong Forest Laws Are Good for Business.” The event takes place on Thursday, Jan. 31,...
Feb
10
King Tide Preview
February 10, 2019, Manzanita
King tide at Nehalem.\Photo by Cinamon Moffett.
To prepare for the third round of the 2018-2019 King Tide Project (Feb. 18-20), and put the photographs we’re collecting of the year’s highest tides in context, CoastWatch and our partner, the state’s Coastal Management Program, are hosting a...
Feb
18
King Tide Project, Third Series
February 18, 2019 - February 20, 2019
Pirate Cove (Depoe Bay) during a king tide.\Photo by Bob Loewen.
The third and final round of the 2018-2019 King Tide Project, through which volunteer photographers document the reach of the winter's highest tides, will take place February 18-20. (The first high-tide series the project...
Apr
4
Science Talk '19
April 4, 2019 - April 5, 2019, Portland
Have you ever struggled to explain why your science matters to a non-scientist? Have you ever been frustrated at the way science is covered in the media and used in policy? Have you wondered just what they’re teaching about science these days? Then this particular annual...
Past Events
Apr
10
Marine Debris Lecture
April 10, 2018, Portland
The Portland Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation hosts monthly chapter meetings. They meet to talk action, conservation, have great conversations with fellow water protectors, and meet new people. Their meetings are free and open to everyone. Whether you're a long-time supporter or just...
Apr
10
Columbia Estuary Conference
April 10, 2018 - April 12, 2018, Astoria
View of the Columbia River estuary, Astoria, and the Megler Bridge.\Photo by Sonja Peterson.
The 10th biennial Columbia River Estuary Conference (CREC) will take place Tuesday through Thursday, April 10-12, at the Liberty Theatre in Astoria. The theme of this year’s conference is “Promoting...
Mar
20
Losing Sight of Shore Film Screening
March 20, 2018, Newport
The Newport Chapter of Surfrider Foundation’s Surf n’ Stewardship Film Series is back. This year’s series, themed “Women and the Sea”, features three films directed by women. These inspiring...
Mar
13
Lecture on Exploring Antarctica
March 13, 2018, Portland
Skye Moret. | Photo courtesy from Surfrider Portland
The Portland Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation hosts their monthly chapter meetings on the second Tuesday of every month, now at a new location. They gather to talk conservation action, have conversations with fellow water protectors,...
Mar
8
Larval Recruitment & Marine Reserves Lecture
March 8, 2018, Manzanita
Heppell Lab conducting research. | Courtesy from OSU
The Lower Nehalem Watershed Council is hosting a lecture by Scott Heppell, an associate professor of fisheries at Oregon State University, on "Larval Recruitment & Marine Reserves." Dr. Heppell, a leading figure in research on Oregon's...
Mar
1
Science Talk ‘18
March 1, 2018 - March 2, 2018, Portland
Science Talk - Portland. | Courtesy of Science Talk
Have you ever struggled to explain why your science matters to a non-scientist? Have you ever been frustrated at the way science is covered in the media and used in policy? Have you wondered just what they’re teaching about science these...
Feb
28
Webinar on Climate Change and Invasives
February 28, 2018
European beachgrass, a major invasive species on the Oregon coast, at Sunset Beach.\Photo by Bonnie Moreland.
As part of National Invasive Species Awareness Week, a free webinar is offered on “Climate Change and Invasive Species, taking place at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28.
To register for...
Feb
8
Clean Energy Jobs Bill Climate Talk
February 8, 2018, Portland
Let’s Talk Climate starts its third season on Tuesday, February 8 with a 7:00 p.m. public program concerning the Clean Energy Jobs bill, which Governor Brown has said is a “must pass” for the 2018 legislative session. Come find out why this bill is top priority and how it makes a significant...
Feb
6
Panel Discussion on Oregon Oysters
February 6, 2018, Portland
Oysters on ice. | Courtesy from Shuck Portland
In the early 1900s, the Oregon coast boasted vast wild oyster populations. A major resource for the state, the once abundant populations of wild oysters became victim to over-harvesting. Recently, few efforts to rebuild the state’s native oyster...
Feb
6
Rally Against Offshore Drilling
February 6, 2018, Salem
Stop Offshore Drilling. | Photo courtesy of Surfrider Foundation
The Department of Interior announced plans on Jan. 4 to dramatically expand offshore drilling in U.S waters. The plan targets over 90% of all federal waters for new oil and gas lease sales including the Atlantic, Pacific,...