By Laura Swanson, Editor, Tillamook County Pioneer Tillamook County is often the birthplace for innovative ideas and projects that serve as examples of what can be done when a like-minded group of…
Category: Explore Nature
Bird Monitoring Training Sessions Coming Up Soon – Learn about opportunities to get outside and get involved in recorded webinar or sign-up for training now
OIOpublisher Astoria, OR: Oregon’s north coast is home to a wide array of birds each spring and summer, from seabirds like cormorants, common murres, brown pelicans, and tufted puffins to shorebirds like black…
ATTENTION SMALL BOAT OWNERS AND OPERATORS: U.S. Coast Guard Implements New Law Requires Engine Cut-off Switch for Vessels less than 26 feet
WASHINGTON — Operators of recreational vessels less than 26 feet in length will be required to use an engine cut-off switch (ECOS) and associated ECOS link (ECOSL) as of April 1, 2021,…
Eagle Rescue Provides Opportunity for Outreach – Who Do You Call? And How to Prevent Future Lead-Poisoning Tragedies
By Laura Swanson Our national bird, the bald eagle, a symbol of strength and bravery, are often observed throughout Tillamook County. It’s always a good day when you spot an eagle soaring…
Call for Volunteers in the Gorge, Mt. Hood and the North Oregon Coast to serve as Trail Ambassadors
Portland, Ore. – March 18, 2021 – This spring, Trailkeepers of Oregon, the Mt. Hood and Columbia River Gorge Regional Tourism Alliance, the U.S. Forest Service, and Oregon State Parks are kicking…
PROTECT THREATENED SHOREBIRD, SNOWY PLOVER RESPECT NESTING AREAS MARCH 15 – SEP. 15
Beachgoers are urged to help recovery efforts of the threatened western snowy plover by staying on the wet sand at snowy plover beaches during nesting season, March 15 – Sep. 15. Beachgoers will…
Pacific Fishery Management Council releases alternatives for 2021 West Coast ocean salmon fisheries
Portland, Oregon—The Pacific Fishery Management Council has adopted three alternatives for 2021 ocean salmon fisheries off Washington, Oregon, and California for public review. The Council will make a final decision on salmon seasons at its meeting…
Dory Boat, Jomar Sinks in Heavy Surf at Cape Kiwanda March 9th, Boat Occupants Swim to Shore
On March 9, 2021 at 10:18 am, Deputies Greiner and Berger responded to a reported capsized boat in the Pacific Ocean near Cape Kiwanda. Despite being cautioned by fellow dory fishermen due…
Help Clean the Beaches, Play Bingo, and Win Prizes!
Netarts, OR – Spring is right around the corner, which makes it the perfect season to spend some quality time cleaning up local beaches. Winter storms and beach visitors have left behind…
Learn about Birds of Prey with the Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS on March 4th
What do hawks, eagles, falcons, and osprey all have in common? They are all birds of prey – and can all be found flying in and around Netarts Bay. Birds of Prey,…