By Julie Chick Nearly 50 people gathered in Nehalem on September 12th to listen to Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept. (OPRD) present the idea of a ‘Scenic Waterway’ designation to a 17-mile…
Category: Environment
Manzanita First Coastal City to Ban Plastic Bags
On Sept. 5, Manzanita became the first city on the Oregon coast to ban single-use plastic carryout bags. The ordinance was passed by unanimous vote of the city council and will take…
Fall Greetings from the Forest!
Fall rains bring new life to the forest, and it is a perfect time to visit the Tillamook Forest Center. A new art exhibit and a slew of upcoming programs will provide…
Tillamook Estuaries Partnership seeks public input on its “Bays of Tillamook County Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan”
(Garibaldi, OR) – The Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP) is currently updating the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP). This work is being performed in cooperation with the University of Oregon’s Community Service…
New guidebook, 25 Hikes on Oregon’s Tillamook Coast, launches publishing initiative from Tillamook County tourism
Book answers the number one request at visitor centers, “Where is a good place to hike?” Tillamook, Oregon. September 7, 2017 – Visit Tillamook Coast, the county’s tourism marketing organization, announced today…
Buddy Walk at the Beach promotes Community Inclusion
Seaside, OR: Saturday, September 16, 2016, Sammy’s Place will host the 13th Annual BUDDY WALK® at the BEACH in downtown Seaside at Quatat Park, representing Clatsop, Tillamook, and Lincoln Counties. The BUDDY WALK®…
Coast Guard closes Columbia River east of Portland due to area forest fires
WARRENTON, Ore. — In response to impacts of the Eagle Creek Fire in Central Oregon, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port for the Columbia River established a safety zone Tuesday closing…
Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017: Fire danger remains high to extreme throughout Oregon
Red Flag Warnings continue across much of Oregon today, as well as continued extreme heat warnings and air quality alerts. Conditions on the ground remain ideal for new fire starts and…
Oregon Dept. of Forestry – Fire danger this holiday week-end is high to extreme throughout Oregon 9/2/17
There are Red Flag Warnings across much of Oregon today, as well as extreme heat warnings and air quality alerts. As the holiday week-end – and these same conditions – continue, Oregon…
Wildfire Awareness Reminder – Only YOU can prevent forest fires …
As the public is heading to the forest for the Holiday weekend, Oregon Department of Forestry wants to remind everyone we are in High Fire Danger and ODF is asking for your…