SALEM, Ore.— The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is closing some campground operations on the Clatsop, Tillamook, and Santiam State Forests as it does each year as part of its transition to…
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OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Razor clamming remains closed on Clatsop County beaches
(September 29, 2023, NEWPORT, Ore) – Clatsop beach remains closed to razor clamming as rough surf conditions prevented sample collection for biotoxin testing. Reopening an area requires two consecutive biotoxin results below…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY NORTHWEST OREGON FOREST PROTECTION DISTRICTION ANNOUNCES END OF 2023 Fire Season and Public Use Restrictions Effective Oct. 1, 2023
The Oregon Department of Forestry announces effective at 1 am, Sunday, October 1, 2023, Fire Season and Public Use Restrictions will be terminated in the Northwest Oregon Forest Protection District. This area…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: Share your thoughts about Oregon’s forests! (SURVEY)
Oregon’s forests provide a variety of social, economic and ecological benefits to Oregonians. The Oregon Board of Forestry and Oregon Department of Forestry are responsible for developing and implementing policies and strategies…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY BEACH MONITORING ALERT: Tolovana State Park health advisory issued Sept. 26; 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 Tolovana State Park in Clatsop County. People should avoid direct…
Representative David Gomberg and Midwater Trawlers Host Wind Energy Listening Session in Newport Sept. 29th
NEWPORT, OR – State Representative David Gomberg and the Midwater Trawlers Cooperative will be hosting a listening session at the Yaquina Bay Yacht Club to facilitate community engagement and gather valuable input…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: September 26 Recreational Halibut & Bottomfish Public Meeting presentation material now available
ODFW will be hosting a public meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, September 26 to discuss the 2024 sport Pacific halibut and the 2024 and 2025 sport bottomfish seasons. The meeting will be held…
Oregon coastal visitors should keep away from sea lions on the beach, leash dogs
(NEWPORT, Ore; September 22, 2023) – Public calls reporting sick or dead sea lions on the coast typically increase this time of year as male California sea lions leave California breeding grounds…
TILLAMOOK FIRE DEFENSE BOARD BURN BAN MODIFICATION: County Burn Ban Terminated September 23rd
The Tillamook County Fire Defense Board in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Forestry will allow burning in burn barrels and small open debris pile burning on Saturday September 23, 2023. Other…
Recreational ocean salmon in-season changes between Cape Falcon and Humbug Mt.
NEWPORT, Ore – Ocean recreational coho salmon harvest closes at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 between Cape Falcon and Humbug Mt. The season remains open for Chinook salmon with a daily bag limit…
