Climate Events

Aug
12

Ocean-Facing Road Meeting

August 12, 2022

 

Erosion threatens an ocean-facing road in Yachats.
Erosion threatens an ocean-facing road in Yachats.\Photo by Susan Mackinnon.

The state’s Ocean-Fronting Public Road Protection Rulemaking Advisory Committee will meet on Friday, Aug. 12, at 10 a.m.  The meeting takes place online, livestreamed on YouTube.

The advisory committee was formed to...

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Aug
31

Climate Organizing Webinar Part 2

August 31, 2022

King tide at Drift Creek entering Siletz Bay.
King tide at Drift Creek entering Siletz Bay.\Photo by John Bauer.

The Oregon League of Conservation Voters (OLCV) presents the "This is How we Win: Climate Organizing 100 Series" to help Oregon voters understand the legislative problems and opportunities concerning effective climate action....

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Sep
28

Climate Organizing Webinar Part 3

September 28, 2022

The King Tide floods railroad tracks in Coos Bay /Robert More
The King Tide floods railroad tracks in Coos Bay /Robert More

The Oregon League of Conservation Voters (OLCV) presents the "This is How we Win: Climate Organizing 100 Series" to help Oregon voters understand the legislative problems and opportunities concerning effective climate action....

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Past Events

Jan
22

King Tide Wrap-Up Party

January 22, 2016, Bandon

Photo of a King Tide at the Inn at Otter Crest. Photo courtesty of ORKingTide.
A King Tide at the Inn at Otter Crest. Photo courtesty of ORKingTide.
High tides and sea level rise may not be things to celebrate, but our King Tide citizen science project is.  Whether or not you made it out to the shore to document the highest tides of the year (the “King Tides”), please...
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Jan
20

Climate Change and the Coast Talk

January 20, 2016, Seaside

Photo of John Stevenson.
John Stevenson.
Many people are aware that climate change is causing sea level rise, which may have a major effect on the shape of our coast.  But there are other ways in which climate change will change life on the coast.  This will be the topic when climatologist John Stevenson discusses...
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Jan
15

King Tide Wrap-Up Party, Otter Rock

January 15, 2016, Otter Rock

Photo of a King Tide at the Inn at Otter Crest. Photo courtesty of ORKingTide.
A King Tide at the Inn at Otter Crest. Photo courtesty of ORKingTide.
High tides and sea level rise may not be things to celebrate, but our King Tide citizen science project is.  Whether or not you made it out to the shore to document the highest tides of the year (the “King Tides”), please...
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Jan
9

Climate Change and Salmon Talk

January 9, 2016, Yachats

Photo of Rebecca Flitcroft.
Rebecca Flitcroft.
Salmon are iconic in part because of the many environments they move through and the many challenges they confront.  From their spawning in the headwaters of streams and rivers to the far reaches of the Pacific and back again, they cope with diverse situations.  How will...
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Jan
4

Wetlands and Climate Change Talk

January 4, 2016, NewPort

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Thosee who missed Laura Brophy’s presentation to our King Tide wrap-up party at the Inn at Otter Crest have another opportunity to hear her speak on the subject of sea level rise and how it may affect our coastal wetlands.  She will be featured in a “Science on Tap” event on Thursday, Feb....

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Dec
23

December 2015 King Tide Photo Opportunity

December 23, 2015 - December 25, 2015

Photo of King Tide at Yaquina River.
This is one of three 2015 King Tides. These highest tides of the year give us a look at the future, when sea level rise will more frequently inundate low-lying areas. Oregon Shores is making a special effort to organize photographers to document the reach of the King Tides in the vicinity of...
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Nov
24

November 2015 King Tide Photo Opportunity

November 24, 2015 - November 27, 2015

Photo of King Tide at Yaquina River.
This is one of three 2015 King Tides. These highest tides of the year give us a look at the future, when sea level rise will more frequently inundate low-lying areas. Oregon Shores is making a special effort to organize photographers to document the reach of the King Tides in the vicinity of...
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Nov
8

Coastal & Estuarine Research Federation Conference Includes Climate Focus

November 8, 2015 - November 12, 2015, Portland

The 23rd bennial conference of the Coastal & Estuarine Research Federation will convene about 1,400 scientists, managers and professionals in government, business, nonprofit and related organizations, and graduate students. From North America's coastal states and provinces, as well as from...

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Nov
3

3rd Annual Rising Seas Summit Meeting

November 3, 2015 - November 5, 2015, Boston

The 3rd annual Rising Seas Summit will focus on the interrelationships between sea level rise, climate change, and extreme events, and how elected officials, agency leaders, scientists and policy specialists can work together to reduce and mitigate environmental, economic and social...

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Oct
27

October 2015 King Tide Photo Opportunity

October 27, 2015 - October 29, 2015

Photo of King Tide at Yaquina River.
This is one of three 2015 King Tides. These highest tides of the year give us a look at the future, when sea level rise will more frequently inundate low-lying areas. Oregon Shores is making a special effort to organize photographers to document the reach of the King Tides in the vicinity of...
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