OIOpublisher TILLAMOOK, Ore. — Cape Meares Lake will be treated to remove aquatic invasive weeds on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Eurasian water milfoil that has taken over the lake is inhibiting fishing and other recreational…
Category: Environment
Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife hosts webinars, public meeting to chart sustainable future for Oregon’s hatcheries
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is hosting three webinars and a public meeting in August as part of the agency’s process to chart a sustainable future for…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Additional all-depth Pacific halibut days open for the Central Oregon Coast and Columbia River subareas
NEWPORT, Ore. – Extra days were added to the summer all-depth Pacific halibut fishery in the Columbia River and Central Coast subareas. Unless noted below, the previously announced season dates remain unchanged….
The Return of Sea Otters to Haystack Rock
The sighting of sea otters at Ecola Point in Cannon Beach, Oregon, has sparked excitement and optimism among conservationists and locals alike. This historic event marks the first confirmed presence of sea…
Tide Gate & Tidal Wetland Monitoring – A New Resource for Estuary Practitioners
This April, estuary practitioners received a significant boost with the publication of the “Tide Gate & Tidal Wetland Monitoring: Guidance and Protocols for Estuary Practitioners” handbook. Funded by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement…
Invitation to Comment on Best Practices for Community Engagement in Water Projects
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, in collaboration with a multi-agency team, is inviting public comments on a draft document detailing Best Practices for Community Engagement in the development of water…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE SHELLFISH ALERT: Mussel harvest now open on north coast 7/12/24
(July 12, 2024- SALEM, Ore – Mussel harvest is now open from the Washington border to Cape Lookout, the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced today….
Seaside Aquarium’s Beach Discovery Program is Back on Weekends through July & August
Who: Seaside Aquarium What: Seaside Beach Discovery Program When: Weekends in July and August from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See schedule below. Where: On the beach in front of the Seaside Aquarium. 200 North Prom Seaside, OR The Seaside Beach Discovery Program…
FRIENDS OF NETARTS BAY WEBS: BAY STEWARDSHIP DAY – WEDNESDAY, JULY 10TH
Bay Stewardship Days offer opportunities to give back and work to maintain our natural areas and restore healthy coastal landscapes. Lend a hand clearing weeds and invasive ivy from recent plantings established…
Audubon Bird Walks July 12-13 Lincoln City: Height of Summer – Birds Nesting from Forest to Shore!
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. – Audubon Society of Lincoln City will lead walks in July that explore the varied nesting sites of local birds—from an Osprey nest atop a snag in Nesika Park…