The spring whale migration kicks off in late March and will last into June, but the whale watching experience will look different this year due to the pandemic. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) canceled…
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Oregon Parks Grants Facebook Extension at Tierra Del Mar
OIOpublisher By Ed Ruttledge, Tierra Del Mar community member In a late Friday (March 12, 2021) email message, Chris Havel, the Associate Director, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) advised community members…
Lower Nehalem Watershed Council Speaker Series: Lower Nehalem Rapid Bioassessment with Jeremy Lees Virtual Presentation March 18th
What is the Lower Nehalem Rapid Bioassessment? On March 18th, 2021 the Lower Nehalem Watershed Council is excited to host Jeremy Lees as he presents Bio-Surveys LLC’s findings from the Lower Nehalem Rapid…
Dory Boat, Jomar Sinks in Heavy Surf at Cape Kiwanda March 9th, Boat Occupants Swim to Shore
On March 9, 2021 at 10:18 am, Deputies Greiner and Berger responded to a reported capsized boat in the Pacific Ocean near Cape Kiwanda. Despite being cautioned by fellow dory fishermen due…
Land conservancy seeking volunteers for wildflower plantings events
North Coast Land Conservancy invites the public to join them at Surf Pines this spring for nine small, socially distanced volunteer parties to plant native wildflowers that are important for regional pollinators….
Water Rescue Drone Demonstration March 6th, hosted by Garibaldi Fire Rescue
By Undersheriff Mike Kelly On Saturday, March 6, 2021, Chief Jay Marugg, and Garibaldi Fire-Rescue hosted a water-rescue drone demonstration by Pacific UAV Technology out of Banks, Oregon. Billed as a company…
Help Clean the Beaches, Play Bingo, and Win Prizes!
Netarts, OR – Spring is right around the corner, which makes it the perfect season to spend some quality time cleaning up local beaches. Winter storms and beach visitors have left behind…
Coast Guard promotes official boating safety app for PNW mariners
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard is promoting a mobile application to assist with maritime voyage planning, boating safety and maritime distress in the Pacific Northwest. On waterways throughout Washington and Oregon, the U.S. Coast…
Learn about Birds of Prey with the Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS on March 4th
What do hawks, eagles, falcons, and osprey all have in common? They are all birds of prey – and can all be found flying in and around Netarts Bay. Birds of Prey,…
Netarts-Oceanside Fire & Rescue Hosts Water Safety/Rescue Brainstorming with Stakeholders to Identify Solutions to Reduce, Prevent Future Tragedies
Netarts Bay provides an impressive backdrop for memories for those who recreate on this beautifully unique body of water. However, Netarts Bay has also been the location of many tragedies. On February…