Land Use Events
Oct
22
Jordan Cove Eelgrass Hearing
October 22, 2019, Coos Bay
Eelgrass.\Photo by York Johnson.
As part of its plan to construct an LNG (liquefied natural gas) facility on Coos Bay’s North Spit, the Jordan Cove Energy Project proposes to dredge up eelgrass beds that are crucial to the estuarine ecosystem, and then develop new eelgrass beds elsewhere (as...
Oct
24
Lecture on Estuary Habitat Loss
October 24, 2019, Newport
Yaquina Bay marsh.\Photo by Bob Loewen.
Wetland ecologist Laura Brophy will speak on “Insights into estuary habitat loss in the western United State using a new method for mapping maximum extent of tidal wetlands" on Thursday, Oct. 24, 3:30 p.m. in the Guin Library Seminar Room at the...
Oct
26
Last Birdwalk
October 26, 2019, Gold Beach
Chestnut-backed chickadee.\Photo by Jeremy Cohen.
Kalmiopsis Audubon’s last bird-watching field trip of the season is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 26. Trip leader Gary Maschmeyer will lead this expedition on the Jim Hunt Loop along the Rogue River. Meet him at 8:45 a.m. at the Gold Beach...
Nov
1
Public Coastal Planning Policy Meeting
November 1, 2019, Bandon
Shoreline at Bandon.\Photo by Steve Garrett.
The Oregon Coastal Management Program (OCMP) is going through a five-year update of its planning and policies. As part of this process, OCMP is holding public listening sessions, at which concerned members of the public can provide suggestions...
Nov
2
Dunes Restoration Talk
November 2, 2019, Yachats
Volunteers removing Scotch broom in the Oregon Dunes.\Photo by Dina Pavlis.
Brian Saunders, communications and outreach coordinator for the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative (ODRC), along with other ODRC staff, will provide a presentation on dunes restoration and the ODRC organization...
Nov
6
County Hearing on Jordan Cove
November 6, 2019, Coquille
Aerial view of Jordan Cove (left of photo).\Photo by Rena Olson.
Oregon Shores has been engaged in a wide range of local land use issues relating to the proposed Jordan Cove LNG export terminal, which Canadian multinational corporation Pembina seeks to build on Coos Bay’s North Spit. These...
Nov
7
Talk on Improving Streams
November 7, 2019, Newport
Dr. Chris Jordan in his natural habitat.
The reintroduction of beavers and large woody debris as a means of improving streams and creating more resilient watersheds will be the focus of a talk sponsored by MidCoast Watersheds Council on Thursday, Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m. at the Newport Visual Arts...
Nov
8
Public Coastal Planning Policy Meeting
November 8, 2019, Lincoln City
Lincoln City shoreline.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
The Oregon Coastal Management Program (OCMP) is going through a five-year update of its planning and policies. As part of this process, OCMP is holding public listening sessions, at which concerned members of the public can provide suggestions...
Nov
9
Elliott Forest Mushroom Hike
November 9, 2019, Coos Bay
Elliott State Forest.\Photo courtesy of Coast Range Forest Watch.
Oregon Shores joined conservationists throughout the state in successfully opposing a plant that would have sold off the Elliott State Forest for logging. The state held onto it, and planning is underway for its future. ...
Past Events
Jun
10
Talk on Forest Economics
June 10, 2019, Astoria
Clearcut in Jetty Creek watershed.\Phone by Trygve Steen.
Economist Ernie Niemi will speak on “Big Timber and You: The Economics Made Easy,” on Monday, June 10, 6:30 p.m. in Towler Hall, Room 310, at Clatstop Community College (1651 Lexington Ave.) in Astoria. The talk, free and open to...
Jun
10
Hearing on Jordan Cove Application
June 10, 2019, Coquille
Artist's conception of the proposed Jordan Cove LNG terminal.\Image courtesy of JCEP.
A hearings officer for Coos County will hold a public “remand” hearing on the Jordan Cove Energy Project’s land use application for the site of its proposed LNG (liquefied natural gas) terminal on Coos...
Jun
8
Eel Lake Trail Hike
June 8, 2019, Lakeside
Eel Lake at Tugman State Park.\Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
The South Coast Striders hiking group invites the public along on what they describe as one of their favorite hikes, on the Eel Lake Trail. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Tugman State Park Day Use Area. The park (address 72549 Hwy...
Jun
5
Joint Meeting on Coos Bay Estuary
June 5, 2019, Coos Bay
Coos Bay shoreline and estuary, with North Spit in the background.\Photo by Jody McCaffree.
A special, joint city-county planning commission meeting, involving Coos County and the cities of Coos Bay and North Bend, will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 6 p.m., at the Coos Bay Public Library...
May
26
Orca Awareness Day
May 26, 2019, Newport
Orcas off the Oregon coast.\Photo by Gary Ligi.
June is Orca Action Month, and the American Cetacean Society’s Oregon Chapter is kicking things off a bit early on Sunday, May 26 at the Hatfield Marine Science Center (2030 Marine Science Dr. in the South Beach area of Newport), from 10 a.m....
May
24
Hearing on Rocky Shores
May 24, 2019, Salem
Thunder Rock, in Curry County.\Photo by Rena Olson.
At its upcoming meeting Oregon’s Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) will hold a hearing on the draft Rocky Habitat Management Strategy that the Ocean Policy Advisory Council has been developing over the past couple of...
May
22
Hearing on Territorial Sea Plan
May 22, 2019, Newport
Black Turban Snail, a rocky habitat denizen.\Photo by Steve Morey.
Oregon’s Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) will consider the newly emerging Rocky Habitat Management Strategy at its next meeting, March 23-24 in Salem.
A public hearing to give people on the coast a chance...
May
21
Rockaway Riprap Hearing
May 21, 2019, Rockaway Beach
The threatened house in question.\Photo by Shalom
More than ten requests for a hearing were received, so the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will hold a hearing on the controversial proposal to install a shoreline protection structure (i.e., riprap) along a segment of the...
May
19
Rocky Peak Hike
May 19, 2019, Port Orford
Rocky Peak. | Courtesy of Southcoast Striders
The Southcaost Striders are offering a hike to Rocky Peak on Sunday May 19. They will be meeting and caravanning from Battle Rock Park lot at 9:30 a.m. sharp. They are offering two hikes, one hard and one less difficult.
The harder hike: Reg...
May
18
Mayfly Festival
May 18, 2019, Coos Bay
Last year's Mayfly Festival in progress.\Photo courtesy of Coos Watershed Assn.
The Coos Watershed Association is celebrating its 25th year of caring for the Coos Bay watershed with its 3rd annual Coos Watershed Mayfly Festival. The event takes place on Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m....