OIOpublisher 2021 has been a heck of a year and through it all the Lower Nehalem Watershed Council has forged ahead implementing in stream habitat enhancement projects, working on innovative project designs,…
Category: Environment
ARCH CAPE TRAIL REOPENS AT OSWALD WEST STATE PARK; OTHER NORTH COAST TRAILS REMAIN CLOSED
A section of the north coast trail system in Tillamook County is now open after a 15-month closure, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) reports. The 1.4-mile Arch Cape section of the…
Friends of Cape Falcon Marine Reserve Hosts Event on North Pacific Right Whale – Life-long sailor and naturalist Kevin Campion to give presentation at virtual event Jan. 6th
MANZANITA, OR—Uncover the history of the North Pacific Right Whale and explore what the future holds for this species at a virtual event hosted by Friends of Cape Falcon Marine Reserve. Save…
Benefits of Tillamook Bay wetlands restoration extend far beyond the scope of initial project, report finds
By Michelle Klampe, Oregon State University CORVALLIS, Ore. – A 443-acre tidal wetland habitat restoration project in Oregon’s Tillamook Bay designed to reduce flooding and improve salmon habitat also brought a host…
King Tides Arrive for New Year’s Day
TILLAMOOK, Oregon — The North Oregon Coast is preparing for the third in this winter’s series of king tides, beginning on New Year’s Day and continuing through Jan. 3, 2022. King tides are exceptionally high…
DEATH INVESTIGATION WITH CAPSIZED BOAT NEAR NYE BEACH-LINCOLN COUNTY FRIDAY DEC. 17th
On Friday, December 17, 2021 at approximately 9:50 AM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel from the United States Coast Guard, Newport Fire Department, Newport Police Department and Pacific West Ambulance…
Wounded Sea Otter Succumbs to Injuries at Oregon Coast Aquarium
Newport, Oregon — The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) is saddened to announce the passing of an injured sea otter that was transported to the Aquarium for assessment and care last week. The…
OUTBACK WITH BACKMAN: Have you ever wondered how hiking trails are built and maintained? It’s magic. Yes, it really is.
By Don Backman, for the Tillamook County Pioneer The magic of human sweat, plain hard work, and dedication. And in the case of Trailkeepers of Oregon, everyone is also having a great…
KING TIDES RETURN THIS WEEKEND – Watch for Tidal Flooding, Be Safe Out There
The next round of King Tides will be this weekend, Friday 12/3 to Sunday 12/5. Watch for tidal flooding throughout Tillamook County during high tide – late morning to noon – in the usual areas…
Beyond the Beach Bill: Protecting Oregon’s Coast Webinar Dec. 8th
The Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition, through its CoastWatch program, is collaborating with the Audubon Society of Lincoln City on a series of talks this winter, each dealing with threats to our coast…