Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists and fishery managers want to decrease whale entanglements in non-commercial crabbing gear. While commercial gear is marked and there is a decrease in entanglements in…
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Dory Days Wraps Up in Pacific City
The 62nd annual Pacific City Dory Days, a celebration of dory boats and community spirit, is wrapping up today. The festival was hosted by the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce and…
ODFW razor clam conservation closure in effect July 15, Clatsop County Beaches Only
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife annual razor clam conservation closure is now in effect from July 15 through September 30, 2022. This razor clam closure is for the Clatsop Beaches only, from the…
Kalapuya River Canoe Workshop July 23rd – Make model shovel nose canoe out of clay, learn about and see canoe made using traditional Native American Techniques, and participate optional experiences.
Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS is excited to announce that Brian Krehbiel of Agency Creek Expressions, LLC is returning to explore tribal traditions and knowledge with our community. Brian will bring many…
Seaside Beach Discovery Program Returns – Saturdays in July & August
Who: Seaside Aquarium What: Seaside Beach Discovery Program When: Saturdays July- August 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (weather dependent) Where: On the beach in front of Seaside Aquarium Why: After taking a…
Summer salmon fishing continues in lower Columbia River: Chinook retention extended through July
Chinook fishing in the Columbia River will continue without interruption through the remainder of the summer season, fishery managers from Oregon and Washington decided today, thanks to stronger than predicted returns of…
OHA issues advisory due to high bacteria levels for D River in Lincoln County July 12th
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at D River Beach in Lincoln County. People should avoid direct contact with…
Oregon dad, invasive species biologist spots first emerald ash borers on West Coast during summer camp pickup in Forest Grove
FOREST GROVE, Ore – On June 30, Dominic Maze, an invasive species biologist for the City of Portland, was waiting outside a summer camp in Forest Grove to pick up his children when…
Oregon Coast Aquarium Celebrates Oregon Marine Reserves Day July 13
Newport, Oregon — The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) is hosting Marine Reserves Day on July 13 in recognition of the tenth anniversary of Oregon’s marine reserves. Throughout Marine Reserves Day, Aquarium visitors…
Dory Days 2022 will be led by a legacy and carried by a community July 15-17
Pacific City, OR – Bring your dory boat, community spirit and patriotic colors for the 62nd annual Dory Days in Pacific City on July 16th. This year’s event promises long time traditions…
