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
Mar
9
Nehalem Estuary Cleanup
March 9, 2019
Nehalem Bay, with Wheeler in the foreground.\Photo by Dennis White.
The 2019 Nehalem Estuary Cleanup will be taking place on Saturday, March 9. Spend a day making a lasting difference in the beautiful Nehalem Bay Estuary and community. Click here to get the latest details about this...
Mar
3
Lecture on Alsea Tribal Life
March 3, 2019, Yachats
Learn about the pre-European inhabitants of the Cape Perpetua area from one of Cape Perpetua’s exceptional volunteers, Dick Mason. He will also take you on a quick and entertaining tour of world history that occurred while the Alsea were enjoying their evening seaweed and mussel dinners at...
Mar
2
Coastal Watershed Protection Talk
March 2, 2019, Netarts
A scene from the Clatsop State Forest.
Chuck Willer, executive director of the Coast Range Association, will give a presentation addressing “Options for Coastal Watershed Protection” on Saturday, March 2, 1 p.m. at the Netarts Fire Station Hall (1235 Fifth St. Loop, W.) in Netarts. ...
Feb
27
Forestry Practices Monitoring Workshop
February 27, 2019, Gold Beach
Herbicide spraying by helicopter. | Photo courtesy of Oregon Wild.
Speakers from Coast Range Forest Watch provide a presentation and discussion of aerial herbicides and their effects on landowners, neighbors, and surrounding communities. This workshop takes place on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6-8...
Feb
27
Curry County Commissioners’ Workshop
February 27, 2019, Gold Beach
Curry County's Rogue River, at Lex Landing.\Photo by Kelly Timchak.
The Curry County Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop on natural resource policy on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 3-5 p.m. Staff from various resource agencies, such as the Oregon Water Resources Department, Forest Service,...
Feb
23
Siltcoos Lake Hike
February 23, 2019, Westlake
Siltcoos Lake. | Photo courtesy of South Coast Striders
The public is invited to join the South Coast Striders for a hike along Siltcoos Lake Trail. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Siltcoos Lake Trail parking lot on Saturday, Feb. 23. Travel on Highway 101 to trailhead parking on the east side of the...
Feb
23
Guided Bird Walk
February 23, 2019, Waldport
Mallard and ducklings. | Photo by Roy Lowe.
Join the Yaqiuna Birders and Naturalists for a guided bird walk on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Meet in the parking lot of the Alsea Bay Bridge Interpretive Center (N.W. Maple St.) in Waldport. This event is free and open to the...
Feb
21
Talks on Forests and Climate Change
February 21, 2019, Astoria
Chuck Willer, executive director of the Coast Range Association. | Photo by Walt Childress.
Chuck Willer and Mary Scurlock will speak about Wall Street-driven forest management in light of the climate crisis on Feb. 21; doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the lecture starts at 7 p.m. The event is...
Feb
21
Parks and Recreation Meeting
February 21, 2019, Independence
Nehalem River valley in flood.\Photo by Briana Goodwin.
The Parks and Recreation Commission, which oversees the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, meets Feb. 21, 10 a.m. at the Independence Event Center (555 S. Main St.) in Independence. The meeting, in the conference room on the...
Feb
15
Great Backyard Bird Count
February 15, 2019 - February 18, 2019
Red-tailed hawk. | Photo by Budd Titlow
Join birders from around the world for this annual citizen science project sponsored by Cornell Lab and National Audubon. This event takes place from Feb. 15-18, and is open to all willing participants.
To participate, identify and count birds for as...