OIOpublisher The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in consultation with the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC), the State of Oregon, the State of Washington, and fishery representatives met June 18, 2024 via conference call…
Category: Environment
ORCAS IN TILLAMOOK BAY – FATHER’S DAY VISIT, SUNDAY JUNE 16th (Photos & Video)
EDITOR’S NOTE: It’s that time of the year … Orcas sighted in Tillamook Bay (over the last few years, we have regular visits from Orcas during June.) We follow various social media…
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY: Public more confident connecting increasing heat, wildfires with climate change than other extreme weather events, study finds
By Molly Rosbach, OSU (CORVALLIS, Ore.- June 13, 2024) — Oregon State University researchers found that U.S. adults are fairly confident in linking wildfires and heat to climate change, but less confident…
Razor clamming reopens on mid and north coast; two bays – Netarts & Tillamook – reopen for commercial oyster harvest; coastwide closures remain for mussel and bay clam harvesting
SALEM, Ore – Razor clamming reopens today from Yachats to the Washington border and commercial oyster harvest reopens in Netarts and Tillamook bays, the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department…
Tillamook Coast Launches Trails Coalition to Enhance Recreation and Accessibility
New partnership aims to improve trail systems, secure funding and promote responsible tourism TILLAMOOK, Ore. 29, MAY 2024 — The Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (TCVA) has formed the Tillamook Bay Trails Coalition, a collaborative partnership…
Tracking the Changes – Climate Science made Simple
We’re back with another article in our series on climate change! It’s been a hot minute (har-dee-har-har) so let’s take a moment to recap what’s happened since our last missive. Plastic continues…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: It’s calf and fawn season – keep your distance from elk and deer
SALEM, Ore. – Oregon’s deer and elk give birth from May through July. It’s natural for mother animals to leave their young alone and hidden for extended periods of time while they…
Oregon’s Coastal Ports: Pillars of Our Tourism Ecosystem, Oregon Coast Visitors Association Snapshot Report
On the Oregon Coast, ports are the heartbeat of our economy. The ocean is our greatest natural resource, supporting both the fishing and tourism industries. Ports serve as entry points to the…
DECIDUOUS HEROES – Diverse Forests are Healthy Forests: Getting Pesticides out of Forests and Watersheds and Valuing Deciduous Species Speaking Tour Visits Rockaway Beach June 22nd
North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection (NCCWP) is cosponsoring a Canadian/American speaking tour will be coming to Rockaway Beach, Oregon on June 22 to talk about the need for a new paradigm in…
Diving Into Water Fun & Safety Event Sat. June 15 at Port of Garibaldi; FREE Life Jackets for Preschool Ages
A free public event for kids (and their families) hosted by Tillamook Early Learning Center on Saturday June 15th from 9:00am – 12:00noon, at the Port of Garibaldi. This is a FREE…