Land Use Events
Jan
25
Meeting on Roads and Erosion
January 25, 2022
Erosion threatens Highway 101 at Beverly Beach.\Photo by Dennis White.
The state’s Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) and its Coastal Management Program have convened an advisory committee to consider a very specific problem—protecting roads along the ocean, from Hwy 101...
Jan
26
Open House for Fish and Wildlife
January 26, 2022
Black oystercatchers, mother and chick, a species of conservation concern on the Oregon coast.\Photo by Heather Roskelley.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) invites the public to a virtual Conservation Open House—the first of five this year—to discuss issues involving...
Jan
27
Panel Discussion of Forest Accord
January 27, 2022
Clearcut.\Photo by Alex Derr.
The Audubon Society of Lincoln City and Oregon Wild invite you to a webinar about Oregon’s new Private Forest Accord, “A Watershed Moment for the Future of Oregon’s Forests,” taking place online on Thursday, Jan 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oregon Coast Community...
Feb
8
Webinar on Coquille Tribe History
February 8, 2022
The Coquille River watershed.\Photo by Rena Olson, with support from Lighthawk.
Shoreline Education for Awareness (SEA) presents a talk on the “History and Culture of the Coquille Tribe” on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at 6 p.m. The online event is free and open to all.
The speaker is Kassandra...
Past Events
Jan
30
Virtual Tour of Amanda Trail
January 30, 2021
On Saturday, Jan. 30, at 10 a.m., the Cape Perpetua Collaborative presents a talk on “The Amanda Trail: History, Significance, and Bridging Gaps.” The presenter is Joanne Kittel, View the Future Co-chair, member and Trails Development Leader of Yachats Trails Committee, Volunteer and Trainer...
Jan
27
Discussion on Climate Resilience and Covid
January 27, 2021
The Climate Impacts Group, based at the University of Washington, is celebrating its 25th year with a series of talks. The CIG, a pioneering effort to study the effects of climate at the local level when it began, studies likely impacts of climate change on the Pacific Northwest.
The second...
Jan
27
Training for Clearcut Resistance
January 27, 2021
Clearcut in Siuslaw National Forest.\Photo by Alex Derr, with support from Lighthawk.
Coastal citizens concerned about the impact of clearcut logging on public drinking water supplies are invited to a special training session for those interested in getting involved in the issue, taking...
Jan
23
Talk on Watersheds and Beaver
January 23, 2021
Beaver dam.\Photo courtesy of MidCoast Watersheds Council.
As part of its Winter Speaker Series, the Cape Perpetua Collaborative hosts an online talk by Kami Ellingson, Watershed Program Manager for the Siuslaw National Forest, at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 23. The event is free and open to...
Jan
21
Saltmarsh Seminar
January 21, 2021
Millicoma Marsh.\Photo courtesy of Millicoma Marsh Interpretive Trail Project.
Oregon Shores, working through CoastWatch with funding from the city of Coos Bay, is supporting development of the Millicoma Marsh Interpretive Trail Project. When completed, this will provide an educational...
Jan
13
Talk on Haystack Rock
January 13, 2021
Haystack Rock.\Photo by Sonja Peterson.
As part of the World of Haystack Rock lecture series, the Friends of Haystack Rock offer a webinar on the history of their eponymous geological feature. Elaine Trucke, director of the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum for the past ten years, will...
Dec
17
Seminar on Salmonids
December 17, 2020
A salmonid (sockeye) native to the Pacific Northwest, not Chile.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
The Hatfield Marine Science Center’s public seminar series has moved online for the duration of the pandemic. Next up, on Thursday, Dec. 17, 3:30 p.m., is Daniel Gomez-Uchida, Associate Professor,...
Dec
9
Eelgrass Talk
December 9, 2020
Eelgrass in Netarts Bay.\Photo by York Johnson.
The Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS (Watershed, Estuary, Beach and Sea) are sponsoring a talk about eelgrass by Tony D’Andrea. The event, free and open to all takes place online on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 6 p.m.
A flowering aquatic plant, eelgrass is...
Dec
3
Meeting on Big Creek Restoration
December 3, 2020
Big Creek restoration work in progress.\Photo courtesy of MidCoast Watersheds Council.
The MidCoast Watersheds Council, which had suspended its public meetings and speaker presentation during the pandemic period, has moved online. The MCWC’s first virtual community meeting will take place...
Dec
3
Climate Resilience Discussion
December 3, 2020
Bluff retreat threatening infrastructure is one impact of climate change.\Photo courtesy of DOGAMI.
The Climate Impacts Group, based at the University of Washington, is celebrating its 25th anniversary by offering three public online events. The first of these, “From Cliffs to Coasts: ...