Land Use Events
Aug
18
Dual South Coast Hikes
August 18, 2019, Langlois
The New River, seen from the air.\Photo by Alex Derr.
The Southcoast Striders are offering a “Summer Sampler” of two hikes to striking south coast sites on Sunday, Aug. 18. The first takes place at the New River Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). Meet at 10 a.m. at the ACEC...
Aug
21
Coastal Economic Summit
August 21, 2019, Florence
Florence, seen from the sea.|Photo by Alex Derr.
In what has become an annual tradition, the Oregon Legislative Coastal Caucus, made of the state legislators from the coast, is sponsoring a coastal Economic Summit, a two-day event designed to discuss the region’s economy and communities. ...
Aug
22
Talk on Northwest Beach Ecology
August 22, 2019, Astoria
Stewart Schultz leading a shoreline science workshop.\Photo by Michael Coe.
Coastal ecologist Stewart Schultz will speak on “The Natural History of Northwest Beaches” at Fort George Brewery and Public House (1483 Duane St.) in Astoria on Thursday, Aug. 22, 6-8 p.m. This CoastWatch event is...
Aug
23
Lamprey Lecture
August 23, 2019, Gold Beach
Lamprey in its habitat.\Photo courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Biologist Stewart Reid will give a talk on the lamprey, an ancient creature, neither fish nor eel, that inhabits coastal watersheds and holds great cultural significance for Native Americans. His talk, discussing...
Aug
27
Meeting on Shoreline Armoring
August 27, 2019, Newport
The Department of Land Conservation (DLCD) has convened a focus group to review the state’s administration of its policies concerning shoreline armoring (aka beachfront protection structures), typically riprap. This group is formally known as the Goal 18: ...
Aug
27
Coos Bay Navigability Hearing.
August 27, 2019, Coos Bay
The Coos Bay City Council will hold a public hearing on the channel alteration proposed by the Jordan Cove Energy Project to facilitate the use of Coos Bay by LNG (liquefied natural gas) tankers. The hearing takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 6 p.m. in the City...
Past Events
Jul
8
Planning Session on Geologic Hazards
July 8, 2019, Newport
Preliminary work on a parcel on Newport's Spring St., for a development which Oregon Shores has opposed.\Photo by Elaine Karnes.
At its Monday, July 8 meeting, the Newport Planning Commission will consider a proposed change to the city’s planning ordinances. A work session begins at 6 p.m.,...
Jul
7
Blacklock Point Hike
July 7, 2019, Langlois
Blacklock Point, as seen from the air.\Photo by Alex Derr.
The Southcoast Striders hiking group invites the public to join them for a rugged, 8.5-mile hike to one of the coast’s most beautiful spots. The hike will travel from Floras Lake to Blacklock Point, along beaches, forest trails and...
Jul
2
Tour of Proposed Clearcut
July 2, 2019, Arch Cape
Hug Point waterfall.\Photo by Bruce Swenson.
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) plans to clearcut 77 acres of public forest containing the drinking watershed for local residents. This cut abuts Highway 101 between Arcadia Beach and Hug Point State Parks. It is adjacent to occupied...
Jun
26
FERC Hearing on Jordan Cove
June 26, 2019, Medford
LNG pipeline under construction.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has finally gotten around to scheduling public hearings on the Jordan Cove LNG (liquefied natural gas) export terminal proposed for Coos Bay’s North Spit. There was only one hearing actually scheduled on the...
Jun
25
FERC Hearing on Jordan Cove
June 25, 2019, Myrtle Creek
LNG pipeline under construction.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has finally gotten around to scheduling public hearings on the Jordan Cove LNG (liquefied natural gas) export terminal proposed for Coos Bay’s North Spit. There was only one hearing actually scheduled on the...
Jun
24
Community Meeting on North Jetty Park
June 24, 2019, Florence
Mouth of the Siuslaw River; North Jetty Park is north of the river behind the dunes.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
A proposal is being considered for a change in the management of Florence’s North Jetty Park. The land is owned by the state’s Department of State Lands (DSL) and managed by State...
Jun
24
FERC Hearing on Jordan Cove
June 24, 2019, Coos Bay
LNG pipeline under construction
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has finally gotten around to scheduling public hearings on the Jordan Cove LNG (liquefied natural gas) export terminal proposed for Coos Bay’s North Spit. The only coastal hearing will be held Monday, June 24,...
Jun
18
Hearing on Jordan Cove Dredging
June 18, 2019, Coos Bay
Coos Bay's entrance, through which LNG tankers will pass.\Photo by Alex Derr.
The Coos Bay City Council will hold a public hearing on the Jordan Cove Energy Project’s application to alter the navigation channel through the Coos Bay estuary, widening it to accommodate LNG (liquefied natural...
Jun
18
Discussion of Coastal Coho
June 18, 2019, Siletz
Spawning Coho.\Photo courtesy of Animalia-life.
The Siletz Watershed Council will host a discussion about Oregon’s coastal coho populations at their summer quarter meeting, 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, at the Siletz Public Library (225 Gaither St.). The event is free and open to all.
Mike...
Jun
13
Seminar on Marine and Forest Reserves
June 13, 2019, Newport
Otter Rock Marine Reserve.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
The subject of how coastal residents feel about marine and forest reserve areas, to put it in unscientific terms, will be the subject of a seminar in the Guin Library at the Hatfield Marine Science Center (2030 S.E. Marine Science Dr.) in...