Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced a $26,205 federal grant awarded to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for its program to improve environmental conditions for…
Category: Oregon Coast
Juvenile whale that washed ashore near Waldport is euthanized mid-day today, Aug. 15th
Waldport, Ore., Thursday, August 15, 2019 – A 20’ juvenile humpback whale that washed ashore north of the Alsea River near Waldport on Wednesday, August 14 was euthanized around mid-day today, August…
LIVE JUVENILE WHALE WASHES ASHORE NEAR WALDPORT
Waldport, Ore., Thursday, August 15, 2019 – A 20’ juvenile humpback whale washed shore north of the Alsea River near Waldport on Wednesday, August 14. A team organized by the Oregon State…
Here’s Summer: Water Safety Reminders
After a brief hiatus, the sun has returned and made way for SUMMER! Which means head to the river, lakes, bays, and ocean — any body of water for cooling fun. There…
Aquarium Rehabilitates and Releases Giant Pacific Octopus Caught as Bycatch
Newport, Oregon— The Oregon Coast Aquarium rehabilitated and released a giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) that was caught in a crab trap back in March. The 22 lb. female octopus was brought…
Lower Nehalem Community Trust partners in Connecting Gap on the Oregon Coast Trail
The Oregon Coast Trail (OCT) starts at the mouth of the Columbia River and spans the Oregon coastline to California covering 382 miles and crossing 28 coastal towns including the City of…
TRAFFIC CONGESTION SAFETY TIPS
They’re here …. this is the new normal for Tillamook County, especially on Highway 101 near the Tillamook Cheese Factory, through Garibaldi or Rockaway Beach, or north near Cannon Beach or in…
The Ocean & Climate Change: Key Coastal Issues & New Information July 17th at Bay City Arts Center
Chuck Willer of the Coast Range Association presents a brief overview of the Ocean & Climate Change Where: Bay City Arts Center When: Wednesday July 17 – 6:30PM One year ago the…
Oregon Coast Visitors Association Announces Grant Opportunities
OCVA is excited to announce its annual grant, the Strategic Investment Fund, is now open for applications. There is a rolling deadline until all funds are used. This year (July 1, 2019…
Extra Low Tides Expected This Week – Tidepool Etiquette & Safety Information
Some of the lowest tides of the year are the mornings of July 3rd, 4th, and 5th with the lowest occurring on Thursday the 4th. A low tide of -2.14 occurs on…