OIOpublisher EDITOR’S NOTE: There are cougars in Tillamook County – and we are sharing this article and information to raise awareness about public safety on our many hiking trails. Please review the…
Category: Environment
Recreational use health advisory issued September 11 for water contact at Twin Rocks Beach
The Oregon Health Authority issued a recreational use health advisory today for higher-than-normal levels of bacteria in ocean waters at Twin Rocks Beach, located in Tillamook County. Water samples indicate higher-than-normal levels…
CARTM: Conversations Continue, Commitment to Community
By Laura Swanson The CARTM announcement about the changes coming to the Manzanita Transfer Station as the long-time non-profit operating the County’s north solid waste repository and recycling prepares to close has…
CARTM: Community Icon Considers Options for Future with Rejection of Bid to Continue to Operate County Transfer Station
By Laura Swanson The rumors had been around for a month or so … “Have you heard? CARTM’s closing.” or “I heard that a private company is taking over the Transfer Station.”…
Recreational use health advisory for water contact at Cannon Beach lifted August 30
Testing shows fecal bacteria levels have subsided. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today, August 30th, lifted a recreational use health advisory for contact with marine water at Cannon Beach, located in Clatsop…
Free Fishing on Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend in Oregon
SALEM, Ore.—It’s free to fish, crab or clam in Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 1 and Sunday, Sept. 2. During these two days, no fishing licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag…
Recreational use health advisory issued August 29 for water contact at Cannon Beach
August 29, 2018 The Oregon Health Authority issued a recreational use health advisory today for higher-than-normal levels of bacteria in ocean waters at Cannon Beach, located in Clatsop County. Water samples indicate…
Oregon Dept. of Forestry announces gate closures for hunting seasons
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) will resume road restrictions this fall in the western part of the Tillamook State Forest to improve deer and elk escapement during hunting season. Some roads…
20th Annual Tillamook Bay Watershed Council Picnic August 28th at Old House Dahlia Farm
The Tillamook Bay Watershed Council (TBWC) is turning 20 years old, and it’s inviting the public to help celebrate at the Annual Watershed Social and Picnic on August 28th. Tillamook’s Board of…
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department accepting comments on proposed Nehalem Scenic Waterway
SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking public comment on the proposed designation of a segment of the Nehalem River as a State Scenic Waterway. The comment period…