Climate Events
Jul
17
Talk on Coast and Climate
July 17, 2019, Bay City
Tillamook Bay during a king tide, a preview of sea level rise.\Photo by John Bauer.
Chuck Willer, director of the Coast Range Association, will speak on “Sea Level Rise, Ocean Acidification, and a Warming Planet: The Oregon Coast in the Era of Climate Change.” His talk takes place on...
Jul
31
Lecture on Antarctica and Climate Change
July 31, 2019, Charleston
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
Apr
13
Ocean Acidification Seminar
April 13, 2018, Charleston
The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology's Spring 2018 Seminar Series features a seminar by George Waldbusser, from the College of Earth, Ocean and Atomospheric Sciences at the Oregon State Univeristy. His...
Apr
11
Sea Level Rise Seminar
April 11, 2018
Waite Island in the Siuslaw River at a king tide, previewing the results of sea level rise.\Photo by John Bauer.
Learn more about a project to synthesize scientific knowledge concerning sea level rise in the Pacific Northwest by participating in a webinar, offered on Wednesday, April 11,...
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...