Land Use Events
Jun
11
Lecture on Forest Economics
June 11, 2019, Nehalem
Heavily clearcut Jetty Creek watershed, source of Rockaway's water supply.\Photo by Shane Anderson.
conomist Ernie Niemi will discuss “Big Timber and You: The Economics Made Easy” on Tuesday, June 11, 6 p.m. at the North Coast Recreation District headquarters (36155 9th St.) in Nehalem. ...
Jun
18
Hearing on Jordan Cove Dredging
June 18, 2019, Coos Bay
Coos Bay's entrance, through which LNG tankers will pass.\Photo by Alex Derr.
The Coos Bay City Council will hold a public hearing on the Jordan Cove Energy Project’s application to alter the navigation channel through the Coos Bay estuary, widening it to accommodate LNG (liquefied natural...
Jul
9
Lecture on Forest Ecology
July 9, 2019, Nehalem
Clearcut in the Jetty Creek watershed.\Photo by Trygve Steen.
Trygve Steen, a professor of forest ecology, environmental sustainability, and photography at Portland State University, will address the North Coast Citizens for Watershed Protection meeting on Tuesday, July 9. His talk,...
Past Events
May
26
Orca Awareness Day
May 26, 2019, Newport
Orcas off the Oregon coast.\Photo by Gary Ligi.
June is Orca Action Month, and the American Cetacean Society’s Oregon Chapter is kicking things off a bit early on Sunday, May 26 at the Hatfield Marine Science Center (2030 Marine Science Dr. in the South Beach area of Newport), from 10 a.m....
May
24
Hearing on Rocky Shores
May 24, 2019, Salem
Thunder Rock, in Curry County.\Photo by Rena Olson.
At its upcoming meeting Oregon’s Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) will hold a hearing on the draft Rocky Habitat Management Strategy that the Ocean Policy Advisory Council has been developing over the past couple of...
May
22
Hearing on Territorial Sea Plan
May 22, 2019, Newport
Black Turban Snail, a rocky habitat denizen.\Photo by Steve Morey.
Oregon’s Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) will consider the newly emerging Rocky Habitat Management Strategy at its next meeting, March 23-24 in Salem.
A public hearing to give people on the coast a chance...
May
21
Rockaway Riprap Hearing
May 21, 2019, Rockaway Beach
The threatened house in question.\Photo by Shalom
More than ten requests for a hearing were received, so the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will hold a hearing on the controversial proposal to install a shoreline protection structure (i.e., riprap) along a segment of the...
May
19
Rocky Peak Hike
May 19, 2019, Port Orford
Rocky Peak. | Courtesy of Southcoast Striders
The Southcaost Striders are offering a hike to Rocky Peak on Sunday May 19. They will be meeting and caravanning from Battle Rock Park lot at 9:30 a.m. sharp. They are offering two hikes, one hard and one less difficult.
The harder hike: Reg...
May
18
Mayfly Festival
May 18, 2019, Coos Bay
Last year's Mayfly Festival in progress.\Photo courtesy of Coos Watershed Assn.
The Coos Watershed Association is celebrating its 25th year of caring for the Coos Bay watershed with its 3rd annual Coos Watershed Mayfly Festival. The event takes place on Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m....
May
14
Talk on Forest Streams
May 14, 2019, Nehalem
Sweet Creek Falls.\Photo by Dennis White.
Mary Scurlock of the Oregon Stream Protection Coalition, a long-time advocate for Oregon’s waterways, will speak on “Private Forests, Public Waters: How and Why Oregon is Failing its Forest Streams” on Tuesday, May 14, 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:30) at...
May
13
Forestry Practices Workshop
May 13, 2019, Depoe Bay
Forest herbicide spraying by helicopter.\Photo courtesy of Washington DNR.
Those concerned about how forestry practices affect people and nature are invited to a Clearcutting & Aerial Spray Monitoring Workshop on Monday, May 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Depoe Bay Community Hall (220 S.E. Bay...
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...