Land Use Events
Nov
14
Talk on North Coast Ecology
November 14, 2019, Manzanita
Cape Falcon and the forests behind the cliffs.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
The Lower Nehalem Watershed Council hosts a talk by Katie Voelke, executive director of the North Coast Land Conservancy, at its meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m., at the Pine Grove Community House (225 Laneda Ave.) in...
Nov
15
County Hearing on Jordan Cove
November 15, 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
16
Talk on Land-Sea Connection
November 16, 2019, Yachats
Paul Engelmeyer.
Learn about Oregon’s complex marine food web when Paul Engelmeyer, a long-time coastal conservation advocate, speaks about conservation issues and strategies and the Land-Sea Connection. Engelmeyer will give his “Grab the Bull (Kelp) by the Horns” presentation at the Cape...
Nov
17
Humbug Hike
November 17, 2019, Port Orford
View of Humbug Mountain from the north.\Photo by Laurel Hillmann.
The South Coast Striders hiking group is offering its first-ever group trek to the top of Humbug Mt. in Curry County, south of Port Orford, on Sunday, Nov. 17, beginning at 10 a.m. Meet at the Humbug Mt. trailhead.
The group...
Nov
18
Talk on Wild Fish Survival
November 18, 2019, Rockaway Beach
Salmon spawning.\Photo by Cathy Tronquet.
As part of its “Speaking Truth to Power” lecture series, the North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection will host an educational talk by Conrad Gowell, the Native Fish Society’s Fellowship Program Director, on Monday, Nov. 18, 5:30 p.m. (doors...
Nov
20
Hearing on Proposed Mine
November 20, 2019, Gold Beach
The Pistol River near its mouth.\Photo by Bruce Swenson.
The would-be developer of an aggregate mining operation on the banks of the Pistol River is appealing the county planning commission’s denial of his proposal. Oregon Shores along with many local citizens vigorously opposed the plan,...
Nov
21
Talk on Climate and Coastal Ecosystems
November 21, 2019, Newport
Coastal forest habitat.\Photo by Alexis Garrett.
Note: The following event conflicts with another scheduled for the same place on the same date. We aren't yet sure whether the date or the venue will be changed. Don't count on this information until we can update this listing.
Lincoln...
Nov
21
Talk on Estuary Restoration
November 21, 2019, Newport
Salmon River marshes (during a king tide).\Photo by Kami Ellingson.
The decades-long effort to restore the Salmon River estuary will be the topic at the next meeting of Yaquina Birders & Naturalists, taking place on Thursday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m., in the meeting rooms of OSU Extension’s Lincoln...
Nov
23
Guided Naturalist Walk
November 23, 2019, Seal Rock
Beaver Creek.\Photo by Cathy Tronquet.
Explore Beaver Creek Marsh and Ona Beach with the Yaquina Birders & Naturalists on Saturday, Nov. 23, beginning at 9 a.m. (for about two hours). The Beaver Creek State Natural Area, part of Brian Booth State Park, is found about a mile east on N....
Past Events
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...
Jun
11
Talk on Forest Economics
June 11, 2019, Nehalem
Heavily clearcut Jetty Creek watershed, source of Rockaway's water supply.\Photo by Shane Anderson.
Economist Ernie Niemi will discuss “Big Timber and You: The Economics Made Easy” on Tuesday, June 11, 6 p.m. at the North Coast Recreation District headquarters (36155 9th St.) in Nehalem. ...
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....