Coastal Conservation News Archive

A complete archive of our past news articles, beginning in Fall 2016; older articles from our previous website are available in the historical archive

The Otter Rock community from the air.

Coastal Residents Invited to Take Community Survey

otter_rock_aerial_odfw.jpg As part of the research conducted by the...Read more
Silvery (or sand dune) Phacelia.

Threatened Shoreline Plants Need Protection

phacelia_sand_dune_oregon_wild.jpg Efforts to protect certain threatened or endangered species of the coastal region are well known. Gray whales and Bald eagles have, happily, thrived enough thanks to conservation efforts that they are no longer listed. Oregon Shores has supported the work that has gone into recovering the population of beach-...Read more
Coos Bay from Millicoma Marsh.

Local Governments Consider Coos Bay Plan

coos_bay_from_millicoma_marsh_alexa_carleton.jpg Phase 1 of the process for updating the Coos Bay Estuary Management Plan (CBEMP) has gone through an unexpectedly extended period of review and public comment. All three local governments that share governance of the estuar--Coos County, and the cities of Coos Bay and North Bend--are...Read more
Drone advisory committee on the beach.

Public Comment Period on Drone Use Underway

drone_workgroup_aerial_kenju_sugahara.jpg The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) has been at work on a plan for managing drone use in state parks and on the Oregon shore for well over a year. Based on concepts developed by an advisory working group (on which Oregon Shores was represented), OPRD staff is drafting maps showing...Read more
Site of Facebook cable project.

New Rules for the Seabed under Consideration

facebook_site_beach_edmund_ruttledge.jpg Oregon’s Territorial Sea extends three nautical miles from shore. It is actually regulated under the state’s land use planning program—Goal 19 of the statewide goals deals with the nearshore ocean. Among other things, the controversial subject of cables crossing the seabed and beach falls under this...Read more
Marine research in marine reserves.

Public Feedback on Ocean Science Invited

Marine research in marine reserves is crucial. The Oregon Ocean Science Trust (OOST) was established in 2013 with the mission of promoting high-quality research and monitoring of Oregon's ocean and coastal resources to inform policy and management decisions. OOST goal is to strategically fund ocean research...Read more
Flyer for Estuary Trivia night.

Estuary Trivia in Newport

Flyer for Estuary Trivia night. How well do you know the Yaquina Bay estuary? Join us for a night of trivia and great beer at the Taphouse at Nye Creek (515 NW Coast St, Newport) on Friday, Nov. 3, from 6-8 p.m. Gather a team of up to 6, grab a pint, test your estuary knowledge, and win some awesome local prizes! Food, drinks, art, and merchandise will be...Read more
Offshore wind turbines.\Photo courtesy of Stanford University.

Decision Awaited on Offshore Wind Energy Sites

Offshore wind turbines.\Photo courtesy of NOAA. Latest development: The deadline for public comment on the Wind Energy Areas within which the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is past. Now we await the agency's response to feedback. On Aug. 15, BOEM announced the dimensions of two draft Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) off the coast of Oregon and opened a 60-day...Read more
Surf and Sun Virtual Walk and Run flyer.

Surf & Sun Virtual Walk & Run

We’re excited to announce the results of Oregon Shores’ first-ever Surf & Sun Virtual Walk & Run! We're thrilled to share the success of our inaugural Surf & Sun Virtual Walk & Run to raise awareness and funds for our work protecting coastal ecosystems and communities. The event saw over 20 dedicated individuals registering and collectively walking, running, or hiking 92 miles on...Read more
Condos at Cape Kiwanda.

Public Invited to Comment on DLCD Policy Agenda

Condos at Cape Kiwanda.\Photo by Sonja Peterson. The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) has opened a public comment period for the agency’s 2023-25 Draft Policy Agenda. The Policy Agenda defines the agency’s proposed policy work for the 2023-25 biennium. Public comments or suggestions are welcome. The draft updated policy agenda is...Read more