Climate Events
Aug
12
Ocean-Facing Road Meeting
August 12, 2022
Erosion threatens an ocean-facing road in Yachats.\Photo by Susan Mackinnon.
The state’s Ocean-Fronting Public Road Protection Rulemaking Advisory Committee will meet on Friday, Aug. 12, at 10 a.m. The meeting takes place online, livestreamed on YouTube.
The advisory committee was formed to...
Aug
31
Climate Organizing Webinar Part 2
August 31, 2022
King tide at Drift Creek entering Siletz Bay.\Photo by John Bauer.
The Oregon League of Conservation Voters (OLCV) presents the "This is How we Win: Climate Organizing 100 Series" to help Oregon voters understand the legislative problems and opportunities concerning effective climate action....
Sep
28
Climate Organizing Webinar Part 3
September 28, 2022
The King Tide floods railroad tracks in Coos Bay /Robert More
The Oregon League of Conservation Voters (OLCV) presents the "This is How we Win: Climate Organizing 100 Series" to help Oregon voters understand the legislative problems and opportunities concerning effective climate action....
Past Events
May
13
Offshore Wind Energy Webinars
May 13, 2021
Wind power installation.\Photo courtesy of Surfrider.
An active planning process is underway which could bring wind power turbines to the ocean off Oregon’s shores in coming years. On May 12 and 13, public webinars explaining the planning process are being offered by the state’s Department...
May
12
Offshore Wind Energy Webinar
May 12, 2021
Wind power turbines as installed in the ocean.\Photo courtesy of NOAA.
An active planning process is underway which could bring wind power turbines to the ocean off Oregon’s shores in coming years. On May 12 and 13, public webinars explaining the planning process are being offered by the...
May
10
Wave Energy Shoreside Meeting
May 10, 2021
Experimental wave energy buoy.
Construction of the shoreside components of the Oregon State University (OSU) PacWave South wave energy test site is scheduled to start this June. Most of the activity will be focused on the Driftwood Beach State Recreation site area near Seal Rock.
The project...
May
7
Global Warming Commission Goal-Setting
May 7, 2021
A king tide--a preview of sea level rise with climate change--floods the Coquille Valley.\Photo by Alex Derr with support from Lighthawk.
The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Friday, May 7. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. online.
At this meeting, the Commission...
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,...
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
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
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
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
8
Seminar on Climate and the Sea
April 8, 2021
James Watson and student.
The Hatfield Marine Science Center’s Research Seminar Series continues on Thursday, April 8, 3:30 p.m., with a talk on climate change and the ocean, with special reference to fisheries and marine protected areas. The speaker is James Watson, an assistant professor...