By Dan Haag Oregon’s tourism is an economic boon. Revenue generated from the state’s tourism industry hit $11.8 billion in 2017. But what are the challenges associated with that number? Ask any…
Category: Environment
SALMONBERRY TRAIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY TO HOST ANNUAL SALMONBERRY COALITION MEETING OCT. 4
Banks, OR — The Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency (STIA) will host its annual Salmonberry Coalition meeting from 6-9 pm Oct. 4 at the Banks Fire District, 13430 NW Main St. The agenda…
Fish-Printing Workshop Introduces Japanese Process of Gyotaku Sept. 29th at Historic Boathouse in Garibaldi
A unique opportunity to experience the Historic Coast Guard Boathouse in Garibaldi, learn the Japanese art of fish printing known as “Gyotaku” and then enjoy the “Crave the Coast” event at the…
The Nature Conservancy Plans Controlled Burn at Cascade Head Sept. 27th
The Nature Conservancy in Oregon is planning to conduct a controlled burn of up to 60 acres at Cascade Head Preserve, north of Lincoln City. Public access and all trails to the…
Third CoastWalk Oregon led hikers down 30 miles of the Tillamook Coast
By Bonnie Henderson, North Coast Land Conservancy If you noticed an unusual number of people on Rockaway Beach on a recent Friday morning, or a crowd at the top of Cape Meares,…
JUST THINK: Advice for tourists (maybe they’ll listen)
By Victoria Stoppiello Even with tourist season almost over, I still lose my patience with the behavior of some of our visitors. I wish we could have a more mutually beneficial relationship….
Tillamook County Solid Waste Receives “Golden Bung” Award
Tillamook, Oregon: At the Northwest regional meeting of the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association (NAHMMA), more than 150 experts dedicated to minimizing the impact of hazardous materials convened this year in…
Lower Nehalem Community Trust presents: 16th Annual Harvest Festival Alder Creek Farm, Nehalem Sat. Sept. 22nd
The Lower Nehalem Community Trust’s Alder Creek Farm shows off the bounty of the season at the 16th annual Harvest Festival this Saturday, September 22nd from Noon to 4 pm. The Farm…
County and CARTM Extend Agreement
At the September 19th Tillamook County Board of Commissioners meeting Chris Laity, Public Works Director presented a “stop-gap” measure that keeps CARTM operating the Manzanita Transfer Station through December, 2018. Due to…
It’s National Estuaries Week – Sept. 15 – 22!
Now in its 30th year, National Estuaries Week (NEW) is a nationwide celebration of our bays and estuaries and the many benefits they provide to local communities. TEP is joining with local…
