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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: ...
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Global Warming Meeting Online
November 23, 2020
Eroding shoreline south of Fishing Rock.\Photo by Linda Fink.
The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Monday, Nov. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. online.
The agenda for the meeting focuses almost entirely on the 2020 Biennial Report to the Legislature, which will be adopted by the end of the...
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King Tide Project, First Series
November 15, 2020
King tide at the Waldport seawall.\Photo by Roy Lowe.
The first round of the 2020-2021 King Tides Project, through which volunteer photographers document the highest tides of the year, takes place Nov. 15-17, 2020. (The other high tide series which will be the focus of the project occur...
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Presentation on (King) Tides
November 12, 2020
King tide approaching.\Photo by Sally Woodman.
This year’s King Tides Project, through which volunteer photographers trace the reach of the highest tides of the year, is getting underway. The first of three high-tide sequences this winter which will be the focus of the project arrives Nov....
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Climate Plan Comment Deadline
October 31, 2020
King tide at Siletz National Wildlife Refuge.\Photo by A. Stickel.
The state of Oregon’s Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) has released a review draft of the new Oregon Climate Change Adaptation Framework. Public comments will be accepted until October 31.
The Framework...
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Water Year Recap and Outlook
October 29, 2020
Lower Alsea River.\Photo by Rena Olson, with support from Lighthawk.
For those who pay attention to water supplies and hydrology, the new year just started—the Water Year, that is. Anyone interested is invited to the second day of the Oregon-Washington Water Year 2020 Recap & 2021...
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King Tides Kick-Off
October 28, 2020
A king tide at Wheeler.\Photo by L.M. Manz.
The first high-tide sequence of the coming winter, the “king tides,” takes place Nov. 15-17. To help volunteer photographers prepare to capture the reach of these tides as part of the King Tides Project, an online kick-off event is planned for...
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Webinar on Offshore Wind Energy
October 19, 2020
Offshore wind energy development.\Photo courtesy of Surfrider.
Surfrider offers an opportunity to learn more online about offshore wind energy from an expert panel. This webinar takes place on Monday, Oct. 19, at 5:30 p.m.
Panelists will provide some background information on wind energy and...
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Webinar on Climate-Friendly Communities
October 19, 2020
Seaside during a king tide.\Photo by Briana Goodwin.
Oregon’s Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) has initiated rulemaking to implement parts of Gov. Brown’s executive order on reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The department is offering a webinar on Monday, Oct. 19, 2-3:30...
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Clatsop Public Planning Meeting
October 1, 2020
Marsh on Youngs Bay in Clatsop County.\Photo by Tiffany Boothe.
The Clatsop County Community Development staff invites the public to join a virtual workshop on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 3-5 pm, on Statewide Planning Goal 5 – Open Spaces, Scenic and Historic Resources, and Natural Resources....