Climate Events
Nov
25
King Tide Project, First Series
November 25, 2019
Aerial view of Whale Cove (upper right) and Little Whale Cove during a king tide.\Photo by Briana Goodwin.
The first round of the 2019-2020 King Tide Project, through which volunteer photographers document the highest tides of the year, takes place November 25-27, 2019. (The other two...
Jan
10
King Tide Project, Second Series
January 10, 2020 - January 12, 2020
King Tide at Depoe Bay.\Photo by Bob Loewen.
The second round of the 2019-2020 King Tide Project, through which volunteer photographers document the highest tides of the year, takes place January 10-12, 2020. (The final round is set for February 8-10.) The project reveals areas currently...
Feb
8
King Tide Project, Third Series
February 8, 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...
Past Events
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,...
Feb
6
Offshore Drilling Public Meeting
February 6, 2018, Salem
Oil rigs and whale spout off the coast of California. | Photo by Al Seib (LA Times)
The Department of Interior announced plans on Jan. 4 to dramatically expand offshore drilling in U.S waters. The Trump Administration is targeting over 90% of all federal waters for new oil and gas lease...
Feb
6
Climate Change Lecture
February 6, 2018, Gold Beach
King tide, a preview of sea level rise, at Arizona Beach, near Gold Beach.\Photo by Leslie Suva.
Ryan Sandler, a meteorologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will discuss “Climate Change and the Pacific Northwest” at 2 p.m. at Southwestern Oregon Community...