Land Use Events
Apr
11
Snowy Plover Patrol Training
April 11, 2021
Snowy plovers at South Beach.\Photo by Cathy Tronquet.
Portland Audubon is partnering with Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and the Institute for Natural Resources to monitor endangered Western Snowy Plovers at four sites on the North Coast (from Clatsop Spit near Astoria to the Sitka...
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
15
Seminar on Public Coastal Perceptions
April 15, 2021
Surveying the public concerning marine reserves.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
The Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) Thursday research seminar series departs from scientific results to consider public opinion on Thursday, April 15, 3:30 p.m., with a presentation on “Public Perceptions of...
Apr
20
Lecture on Coastal Habitat Loss
April 20, 2021
Mudflat meets eelgrass bed.\Photo by Mike Graybill.
The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) is presenting its spring Seminar Series online this year. Most of the lectures take place at 1 p.m. on Fridays. However, the special spring seminar coming up will be held on Tuesday, April 20,...
Apr
26
FERNS Workshop
April 26, 2021
Clearcuts in the Coast Range.\Photo by Alex Derr, with support from Lighthawk.
The Forest Electronic Notification and Reporting System, known more poetically as FERNS, is a tool that enables citizens to monitor forestry activity in their watersheds of interest. A workshop in utilizing this...
Apr
29
Panel Discussion on Forestry Practices
April 29, 2021
Clearcut at Jetty Creek, the watershed supplying Rockaway Beach's drinking water.\Photo by Trygve Steen.
As one of our special presentations in honor of our 50th anniversary year, Oregon Shores hosts a panel discussion the “Impact of Forestry Practices on Coastal Communities and...
May
8
Training for Beachgrass Survey
May 8, 2021, Pacific City
Hybrid beachgrass in flower.\Photo by Rebecca Mostow.
CoastWatch cooperates with Oregon State University scientists conducting a survey for a new, hybrid beachgrass spreading on the northern Oregon coast. We have held volunteer trainings for this citizen science project online during the...
May
11
Lecture on Earthquake Seismology
May 11, 2021
Tracking earthquakes.\Photo courtesy of Pacific Tsunami Museum.
Listening and land use would seem to be very different subjects, but earthquakes and tsunamis can certainly rearrange the landscape, and scientists are now refining their ability to listen for impending earthquakes. This will...
May
29
Training for Beachgrass Survey
May 29, 2021, Hammond
Hybrid beachgrass in flower.\Photo by Rebecca Mostow.
CoastWatch cooperates with Oregon State University scientists conducting a survey for a new, hybrid beachgrass spreading on the northern Oregon coast. We have held volunteer trainings for this citizen science project online during the...
Past Events
Sep
25
Climate Plan Webinar
September 25, 2020
King tide washes up against Coquille, a preview of sea level rise due to climate change.\Photo by Alex Derr, with support from Lighthawk.
The state of Oregon’s Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) has released a review draft of the new Oregon Climate Change Adaptation...
Sep
24
LCDC Considers Climate Policies
September 24, 2020
King tide, a preview of climate change, floods the Coquille Valley.\Photo by Alex Derr, with support from Lighthawk.
The Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) with take up rulemaking with regard to its “Climate-Friendly” and “Equitable Communities” initiatives at its next...
Sep
10
Virtual Tour of Oregon Coast Trail
September 10, 2020
It's good to see Bonnie's back. The author starts on the Oregon Coast Trail at the Columbia jetty.
The Oregon Coast Trail is a border-to-border hiking route first proposed about 50 years ago and first declared “hikeable” in the 1980s. But it remains a work in progress. And people have...
Sep
10
Seminar on Beaver and Water
September 10, 2020
Beaver dam.\Photo courtesy of MidCoast Watersheds Council.
The online version of the Hatfield Marine Science Center research seminar series continues on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 3:30 p.m. with a talk by Kami Ellingson, Watershed Program Manager with the Siuslaw National Forest. Her topic:...
Sep
7
Deadline for Coastal Planning Comments
September 7, 2020
Development in a risky location in Bayshore on the Alsea spit.\Photo by Alex Derr.
Oregon’s Coastal Management Program (OCMP) is the state’s federally recognized plan for managing coastal and ocean resources under the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA). An important source of funding for...
Sep
1
Jordan Cove Appeal Online
September 1, 2020
Henderson Marsh, immediately adjacent to the proposed Jordan Cove LNG site.\Photo by Jody McCaffree.
The fate of the proposed Jordan Cove LNG export terminal, which Canadian multinational Pembina aims to build in Coos Bay’s North Spit, may hinge not on public rallies or lawsuits, but on very...
Aug
25
Webinar on Regenerative Agriculture
August 25, 2020
Dr. Ann Schmierer.
Shoreline Education for Awareness looks inland for the subject of the next webinar in their series, as they host a talk by Ann Schmierer on “Regenerative Agriculture: Growing Soil for a Healthy Planet. This online presentation takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 6:30...
Aug
18
Cape Perpetua Geology Webinar
August 18, 2020
Thor's Well at Cape Perpetua.\Photo by Justin Knott.
The Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve Collaborative offers a deep time experience with the webinar “A Yachats Volcano? Understanding the Geology of the Cape Perpetua Area.” This online presentation by geologist David Muerdter takes place at 6...
Aug
17
Comment Deadline re: Oil and Gas Policy
August 17, 2020
Oil rigs off Neahkahnie....just kidding, but this is why we need drilling regulations.
The Oregon Coastal Management Program has submitted a request for a program change concerning conservation of oil and gas to the federal Office for Coastal Management. The department wants to change and...
Aug
15
Virtual Group Hike
August 15, 2020
Merchants Beach north of Bandon.\Photo by Steve Garrett.
The South Coast Striders hiking group is attempting a new gambit to evade the clutches of the coronavirus. Instead of a socially distanced hike by a group, they are promoting a “virtual group hike” by individuals.
The idea is to...