Land Use Events
Aug
23
Hearing on Tillamook Riprap Case
August 23, 2022
Shoreline armoring at Pine Beach in process.\Photo by Randy Stevenson.
At long last, the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) will hold oral arguments on our appeal of Tillamook County’s decision to approve a massive riprap revetment at Pine Beach. The hearing takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 23,...
Aug
23
Ocean-Facing Roads Comment Opportunity
August 23, 2022, Newport
Erosion threatens Ocean Road in Yachats.\Photo by Susan Mackinnon.
Oregon’s Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) is considering a change to the state’s land use rules to allow shoreline armoring to protect roads adjacent to the ocean shore, including Highway 101. The hearing...
Aug
28
Lola Lake and Beach Hike
August 28, 2022, Pistol River
Beach north of Crook Poin.\Photo by Paul Sherman.
Sep
21
Hearing on Tribal Water Management
September 21, 2022
Siuslaw River wetlands.\Photo by Rena Olson.
The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) invites the public to review and comment on the Tribe’s draft Water Quality Standards (WQS). The online hearing takes place on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m.
WQS are...
Sep
22
Ocean-Facing Roads Rulemaking Session
September 22, 2022, John Day
Erosion along highway at Beverly Beach.\Photo by Dennis White.
Oregon’s Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) is considering a change to the state’s land use rules to allow shoreline armoring to protect roads adjacent to the ocean shore, including Highway 101. The hearing on...
Past Events
Oct
11
Rally for Public Ownership of the Elliott State Forest
October 11, 2016, Salem
Scene from the Elliott State Forest. Photo courtesy of Coast Range Forest Watch.
Citizens concerned about preserving the Elliott State Forest near Coos Bay for the public will rally in Salem on Tuesday, Oct. 11, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The occasion is a meeting of the State Land Board, which...
Oct
6
Forested Wetland Restoration Talk
October 6, 2016, Newport
Neacoxie Creek forested wetland area. Photo by Bob Goldberg.
The public is invited to a Newport talk by Jake Robinson of Yankee Creek Forestry to learn about forested wetland and spruce swamp restoration.
Estuaries and wetlands along the Oregon coast have been altered during the past 150...
Sep
16
Pesticide Discussion
September 16, 2016, Wheeler
Lisa Arkin of Beyond Toxics.
The Rockaway Beach Citizens for Watershed Protection (RBCWP) will host Lisa Arkin, executive director of Beyond Toxics, for a talk on how communities are addressing pesticide issues, at the group’s next meeting, Friday, Sept. 16.
The event, free and open to all,...
May
10
Sitka Sedge State Park Public Hearing, Wilsonville
May 10, 2016, Wilsonville
Sand Lake shoreline in new Sitka Sedge State Park. Photo by Jim Hauge.
This is one of two final public hearings at which the advisory committee for Sitka Sedge State Park will gather input to help plan the new state park, which is being built just south of Sand Lake, north of Pacific City....
May
5
Sitka Sedge State Park Public Hearing, Pacific City
May 5, 2016, Pacific City
Sand Lake shoreline in new Sitka Sedge State Park. Photo by Jim Hauge.
This is one of two final public hearings at which the advisory committee for Sitka Sedge State Park will gather input to help plan the new state park, which is being built just south of Sand Lake, north of Pacific City....
Mar
24
Coos Bay Waterfront Group Shows Film on Hope for Harbors
March 24, 2016, Coos Bay
Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
CONNECT! The Boardwalks is a community organization in Coos County that seeks to bring new life to Coos Bay’s waterfront through the improvement of the Coos Waterfront Walkway. Their goal is to connect three separate boardwalks—the Coos Bay, Mill Casino and North...
Mar
4
Sharing the Coast Conference 2016
March 4, 2016 - March 6, 2016, Coos Bay
Students learning at sea. Photo courtesy of Ocean Inquiry
Jan
26
Sitka Sedge State Park Planning Meeting
January 26, 2016, Wilsonville
Jan
14
Beltz Property Planning Meeting, Pacific City
January 14, 2016, Pacific City
Jan
7
Rally and Public Hearing on LNG Pipeline
January 7, 2016, North Bend
