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Mid-Coast Water Planning Partnership Meeting
January 25, 2017, Newport
Yaquina River at Toledo. Photo by John Bauer.
The Mid-Coast Water Planning Partnership, engaging cities, water districts, state agencies, tribes, and other entities, has been convened to study the area’s water needs. The group’s meetings are public, and individuals (or new partner...
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23
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Meeting on State Scenic Waterways
January 23, 2017, Salem
Illinois River. Photo by Tim Palmer.
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to a meeting during which rivers will be considered for inclusion in the state’s Scenic Waterways program. The event takes place on Monday, January 23, 2017, from 9 a.m. to noon in the North...
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9
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Hearing on Columbia River Dams
January 9, 2017, Astoria
Woody Island in the Columbia River estuary, near the beginning of the salmons' homeward journey. Photo by John Bauer.
On Monday, January 9, federal agencies will hold a meeting in Astoria to take feedback on their process for addressing salmon survival despite the impact of dams on the...
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9
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Talk on Conserving Tidelands
January 9, 2017, Tillamook
Wetland ecologist Laura Brophy.
Laura Brophy, director of the Estuary Technical Group at the Institute for Applied Ecology, will speak on “Conserving Tidal Wetlands for the Future” from1-3 p.m. on Monday, January 9, at the Oregon Department of Forestry Office in Tillamook (505 3rd...
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Deadline for Public Comment on Northwest Forest Plans
January 6, 2017
Forest riparian zone, Sweet Creek Falls. Photo by Dennis White.
See a previous conservation calendar listing about an opportunity to comment in person on the scientific aspects of the new draft Northwest Forest Plan for the region’s national forests, on Tuesday, December 6, at a “Public...
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Dec
31
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Deadline to Comment on Sitka Sedge Master Plan
December 31, 2016
Sitka Sedge State Natural Area, inside the dike. Photo by Dale Harmer.
The draft master plan for the new Sitka Sedge State Natural Area, on the Sand Lake Spit, has been approved by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission. The public now has a final chance to comment in the planning...
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15
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Astoria Rally for River Restoration
December 15, 2016, Astoria
Near Columbia River mouth (Astoria in the background), where Snake River salmon begin their river journey. Photo by Tiffany Boothe.
(Note: This event, originally scheduled for Dec. 8, was postponed due to weather. This new schedule is tentative. Watch this space for updated...
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Dec
13
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Hearing on Sale of Elliott State Forest
December 13, 2016, Salem
Elliott State Forest. Photo courtesy of State of Oregon.
The Oregon Department of State Lands is considering sale of the Elliott State Forest near Coos Bay. The state has received a single offer to buy the 82,000 acre tract, from a consortium of Lone Rock Timber and the Cow Creek tribe. ...
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10
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Coastal Tectonics Lecture
December 10, 2016, Yachats
Bob Lillie.
The geologic forces that sculpt the beautiful Oregon coast also pose threats. Bob Lillie, an Oregon State University emeritus professor of geosciences, will discuss the connection between hazards, such as earthquakes and tsunami, and iconic coastal scenery in his talk, “Beauty...
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6
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Public Forum on Northwest Forest Plans
December 6, 2016, Portland
Forest riparian zone, Sweet Creek Falls. Photo by Dennis White.
Those concerned about forest policy will have an opportunity to comment in person on the scientific aspects of the new draft Northwest Forest Plan for the region’s national forests. On Tuesday, December 6, a “Public Forum for...