Land Use Events
Dec
11
Meeting on Climate Action Plan
December 11, 2019, Lincoln City
A king tide fills Siletz Bay at Lincoln City, previewing sea level rise.\Photo by Bob Loewen.
Groups concerned about climate change have called a meeting for Wednesday, December 11, to work on developing a climate action plan for Lincoln County. The meeting takes place 5:30-7 p.m. at the...
Dec
17
Talk on Water Quality Planning
December 17, 2019, Siletz
Emily-Bell Dinan.
The Siletz Stakeholder Engagement Project, addressing the Siletz River’s watershed from bay to headwaters, is the topic for the Siletz Watershed Council’s meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m. in the Siletz Public Library (225 S.E. Gaither St.). The event is free and open...
Past Events
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
24
Sudden Oak Death Workshop
September 24, 2019, Pistol River
Tanoak suffering from sudden oak disease.\Photo courtesy of Tree Solutions.
To learn more about a plant disease affecting south coast forests, attend “What’s New in Sudden Oak Death Research?”, a workshop led by Everett Hansen taking place on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 6-8:30 p.m., at the Pistol...
Sep
24
Jordan Cove Eelgrass Hearing
September 24, 2019, Coos Bay
Eelgrass.\Photo by York Johnson.
In pursuit of its proposal to develop an LNG (liquefied natural gas) export terminal on Coos Bay’s North Spit, the Jordan Cove Energy Project is requesting approval of an Estuarine Permit #187-19-000035-PLNG to authorize development of an “Eelgrass Mitigation...
Sep
24
Hearing on Elliott State Forest
September 24, 2019, Portland
Elliott State Forest.
Conservationists from throughout the state rallied a couple of years ago to prevent sale of the Elliott State Forest for logging. The public now has a say in the Elliott’s future. A public meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, in Portland provides an opportunity to speak up...
Sep
21
Sitka Marsh Tour
September 21, 2019, Nehalem
Sitka Marsh in Nehalem.\Photo by Roger Ross.
Wildlife biologist Nancy Hoffman will lead a tour of Sitka Marsh on Nehalem Bay on Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m. to noon. The walk begins at the end of Tohl Road in Nehalem.
This area is within the conservation lands held by the Lower Nehalem...
Sep
19
Talk on Forest Restoration
September 19, 2019, Astoria
The Forest Visions Project logo.
Ed Kerns, former logger turned environmental activist, will speak in Astoria on Thursday, Sept. 19, 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:30), in Columbia Hall, Room 219, at Clatsop Community College (1651 Lexington Ave.). The event, free and open to all, is sponsored by...
Sep
10
Water Quality Talk
September 10, 2019, Siletz
Siletz riverscape.\Photo by Dennis White.
Sep
7
Arizona Beach Birding Trip
September 7, 2019, Port Orford
The beach at Arizona Beach State Recreation Site.\Photo by Lauren Kay.
A birding expedition to the beautiful, remote Arizona Beach area is on offer from the Kalmiopsis Audubon Society. The “Let’s Go Birding” field trip, free and open to all, begins at 8:15 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the...
Sep
1
Cape Arago Trails Hike
September 1, 2019, Charleston
Cape Arago Point (far right).\Photo by Alex Derr.
The South Coast Striders hiking group invites the public to join them on a hike at Cape Arago, south of Charleston in Coos County. Meet at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1, at the covered pavilion at Cape Arago Point. The event is free and open to...
Aug
29
Invasive Plants Talk
August 29, 2019, Yachats
Dr. Jim Nechols on the Hobbit Trail.
Jim Nechols, a retired professor of entomology from Kansas State University, will present two talks at noon on Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center (2400 Hwy 101, about three miles south of Yachats). The first, of more direct interest...