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
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....
Sep
20
Global Climate Strike
September 20, 2019
King tide floods the Coquille Valley, a preview of sea level rise with climate change.\Photo by Alex Derr.
A massive global “climate strike” on Friday, Sept. 20, will seek to draw attention to the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for action. Events will be happening all over the...