Our Story

A brief history of protecting the Oregon coast

1967

Oregon Legislature passed the Beach Bill

Oregon Legislature passed the Beach Bill, reserving all of Oregon's shoreline up to the vegetation line as public area

1971

Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition founded

Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition was founded, originally as a watchdog group for Oregon's public beaches. Oregon Shores' founders include those who had led the campaign to pass the Beach Bill as Citizens to Save Oregon Beaches.

1993

CoastWatch volunteer program founded

CoastWatch volunteer program founded, which became the first program in the nation through which the citizens of a state have adopted their entire shoreline

2009-2012

Oregon Shores and allied partners work together to create marine reserves

Oregon Shores worked with allied partners to support the creation of Oregon's five marine reserves

2021

Defeated proposed Jordan Cove LNG project

Oregon Shores and allied partners battled to successfully defeat the proposed Jordan Cove LNG project

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Past Successes, Present Endeavors

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