Land Use Events
Dec
17
Talk on Water Quality Planning
December 17, 2019, Siletz
Emily-Bell Dinan.
The Siletz Stakeholder Engagement Project, addressing the Siletz River’s watershed from bay to headwaters, is the topic for the Siletz Watershed Council’s meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m. in the Siletz Public Library (225 S.E. Gaither St.). The event is free and open...
Past Events
May
8
Conservancy Management Discussion
May 8, 2019, Cannon Beach
Aerial view of Cape Falcon.\Photo by Alex Derr.
The North Coast Land Conservancy (NCLC) is working on its biggest project ever: conservation of 3,500 acres of forestland above Oswald West State Park to benefit people, plants, and wildlife. Which brings into high relief an issue that all...
May
2
Stormwater Management Discussion
May 2, 2019, Newport
Rain gardens are one of the tools for managing urban run-off.
While concern about fish and wildlife habitat most often focuses on upriver and rural areas, and on conditions in the ocean, cities and towns play an important role in the health of aquatic systems as well. “Integrated...
Apr
20
Cape Arago Hike
April 20, 2019, Charleston
Cape Arago Point.\Photo by Rena Olson.
The South Coast Striders invite the public to join them on a hike along the Arago Pack Trail between Cape Arago Point and Shore Acres, south of Charleston.
Take a 2.5 mile, one-way trip from Cape Arago Point on the Arago Pack Trail toward Simpson Reef...
Apr
18
Nehalem River Film Screening
April 18, 2019, Portland
The Nehalem's estuary, from the air during a king tide. | Photo by Briana Goodwin.
Oregon Shores supports the effort to achieve State Scenic Waterway status for the north coast’s Nehalem River. The Wild Salmon Center, which has been playing an active role in this campaign, has created a new...
Apr
17
Hearing on Floras Lake
April 17, 2019, Gold Beach
Floras Lake.\Photo courtesy of Floras Lake House.
The Curry County commissioners are holding a special workshop this Wednesday, April 17, at 2 pm., to consider the long-sought Floras Lake land swap. The meeting will be held in the County Annex Building (94235 Moore St.). The proposal is...
Apr
15
Riprap Hearing Request Deadline
April 15, 2019
The threatened house in question.\Photo by Shalom
Members of the public have the opportunity to request a hearing in the case of the notorious Tai Dang house in Rockaway. Built in a location where it should never have been allowed, the structure is now threatened by erosion. The developer...
Apr
9
Talk on Forests, Climate, and Wall Street
April 9, 2019, Nehalem
Coastal forest habitat.\Photo by Alexis Garrett.
As part of their “Speaking Truth to Power” series of talks, the North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection are hosting Chuck Willer, director of the Coast Range Association, for a presentation on “Wall Street Forests, the Climate Crisis,...
Apr
9
Hearing on Coquille Point Hotel
April 9, 2019, Bandon
Coquille Point, with the mouth of the Coquille River in the background, from the air.\Photo by Rena Olson.
The Bandon City Council will take up the issue of the proposed hotel development at iconic Coquille Point at a public hearing on Tuesday, April 9, 5 p.m. in the council chambers at...
Apr
4
Science Talk '19
April 4, 2019 - April 5, 2019, Portland
Have you ever struggled to explain why your science matters to a non-scientist? Have you ever been frustrated at the way science is covered in the media and used in policy? Have you wondered just what they’re teaching about science these days? Then this particular annual conference is right...
Mar
28
Lobby Day against Jordan Cove
March 28, 2019, Salem
Earlier anti-LNG rally at the Capitol\Photo courtesy of Rogue Climate.
The coalition of groups, including Oregon Shores, that opposes development of an LNG (liquefied natural gas) terminal on Coos Bay’s North Spit, has called for a public rally and lobby day against LNG at the Oregon State...