Christmas Comes Early at the Coast: Dory Days Returns July 18–20 with Festive “Christmas in July” Theme The traveling exhibit “Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City” makes its much-anticipated annual return…
Category: Environment
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Recreational fishing days for adult hatchery Chinook and sockeye added for Columbia River mainstem
OIOpublisher (CLACKAMAS, Ore.- July 9, 2025) — Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington added recreational fishing days for adult hatchery Chinook and sockeye to the on-going hatchery steelhead and hatchery jack Chinook…
Governor Kotek Declares Drought Emergency in Lincoln County
This drought declaration marks the second made by Governor Kotek this calendar year. Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Lincoln County through Executive Order 25-13 and directed…
Pathogen risk found at 79% of sampled Oregon coastal beaches in 2024; Advocates call for continued investment in water infrastructure
Portland, Ore. – As Oregonians return to local beaches this summer, a new report released on Tuesday warns that more work is needed to ensure that all waters are safe for swimming. In 2024, 19 Oregon…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WIDLIFE: Razor clam conservation closure begins July 15 on Clatsop beaches
ASTORIA, Ore – The annual conservation closure of razor clamming on Clatsop beaches begins 12:01 a.m. July 15. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife encourages clammers to take advantage of the low tide series that begins July…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY BEACH MONITORING ALERT: Nye Beach in Lincoln County health advisory issued July 2
High bacteria levels prompt OHA recommendation to avoid water contact PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Nye Beach…
Coast Guard urges paddle craft safety in the Pacific Northwest – Always Wear Life Jacket
SEATTLE — With warm weather luring canoeists, kayakers and stand-up-paddleboarders onto Pacific Northwest waters, the Coast Guard is reminding paddlers to prepare for cold water, wear a properly fitted life jacket and…
SEASIDE AQUARIUM REPORTS HUGE SUNFISH WASHED ASHORE SOUTH OF SUNSET BEACH TODAY JUNE 28th
A large ocean sunfish just washed ashore about 1/4 mile south of the Sunset Beach approach. Measuring 6 1/2 feet in length, this monstrous fish can reach lengths of over 8 feet…
FRIENDS OF NETARTS BAY WEBS PRESENTS: TIDEPOOL DISCOVERY DAYS JUNE 26-28
It’s not too late to register for one of the three remaining Tidepool Discovery events in Oceanside! Come and join us June 26th, 27th and 28th during the great low tides that are…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: States add Columbia River spring Chinook recreational fishing days
(CLACKAMAS, Ore. 5/7/25) —Following an in-season assessment of the upriver spring Chinook return, fishery managers from Oregon and Washington added more recreational spring Chinook fishing days on the mainstem Columbia during a…