Borrow an Oregon State Parks parking permit for free at 82 libraries statewide. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (ORPD) and the State Library of Oregon are partnering to offer free state parks…
Category: Environment
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: More wild fall Chinook, continued wild coho opportunity for Oregon’s coastal rivers in 2026
REDMOND, Ore. — Anglers have a lot to look forward to this fall: many coastal basins will see expanded opportunity for wild fall Chinook harvest compared to last year, and wild coho fisheries…
Pelican Brewing Partners with Pacific Northwest Coast Paddling Club as New Community Sponsor
The Pacific Northwest Coast Paddling Club is proud to announce an exciting new sponsorship with Pelican Brewing, marking the beginning of a community-focused partnership that supports local athletics and coastal traditions. Pelican Brewing,…
OP/ED: IP-28 – What you Need to Know, Stupid is as stupid does – Part 2 – North American Model of Wildlife Conservation
EDITOR’S NOTE: Oregon Initiative Petition 28 — officially titled the PEACE Act (People for Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions) — would eliminate the legal exemptions that currently protect hunting, fishing, trapping, and farming…
FRIENDS OF HAYSTACK ROCK GREAT PUFFIN WATCH – JULY 1-4
Who: Friends of Haystack Rock What: The Great Cannon Beach Puffin Watch When: July 1st through July 4th 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Where: In front of Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach This seabird watching event, sponsored by the Friends…
Hidden Bottle Hunt Returns for its Sixth Year; Find Bottles in Six Locations Throughout Oregon, Benefit Local Chairities
From June 25-28, daily clues will lead treasure hunters to six commemorative bottles hidden throughout the state in celebration of the anniversary of Oregon’s Bottle Bill The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, operator of the BottleDrop network, is…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Single invasive quagga mussel found on shoreline of Prineville Reservoir; No other evidence of quaggas found, intensive monitoring continues
EDITOR’S NOTE: Why are we sharing information about invasive mussels in Prineville reservoir? As the “land of many waters”, it’s important to protect our waterways, and during the summer, boaters are…
NORTH COAST COMMUNITIES FOR WATERSHED PROTECTION: NCCWP SUMMERTIME ACTION – Meetings, Presentations, Farmers Markets & More
We have some great opportunities to get involved this summer. We hope to see you at the following upcoming local events sponsored by North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection: Community Meetings…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PARKS: Join Us for Netarts Community Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Music Sunday June 28th
Come celebrate an exciting new chapter for our community at Netarts Community Park! Sunday, June 28, 2026 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Netarts Community Park – Netarts, Oregon Enjoy an afternoon filled…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Cultivating Relationships through Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) to Prevent Teen Substance Use
By Renee Aufdermauer Fishing is often seen as a sport of patience or a quest for a trophy catch, but for those who spend their lives on the water, it’s clearly something…
