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Oregon is currently engaged in a variety of ocean planning and management activities that will affect the future of our ocean ecosystem and economy. This website will help you learn about these activities and about opportunities to be involved. Be sure to check the calendar of Upcoming Ocean Events, the Latest Additions of publications and announcements, and the list of Most Popular articles and information about Oregon’s ocean.

 

Updating the Rocky Habitat Management Strategy

Managing Oregon's rocky coastline is a shared responsibility. In fall 2018, DLCD will gather decision makers across the state to begin an amendment to the Rocky Shores management chapter (Part III) of the Oregon Territorial Sea Plan (TSP). The plan acts as a coordinated vision for Oregon coastal resources and guides the actions of state and federal agencies that are responsible for managing coastal and ocean resources in the public trust. The amended rocky habitat plan will incorporate the best available science and consider the needs, concerns, and values of Oregonians balanced with the state’s goals for a resilient coastal ecosystem that can provide enduring opportunities for its users.
 
 
(this includes the general policies, procedures and goals of the strategy.  Site-based management and designations are still in the process of being updated.)
 
Rocky Habitat Amendment Navigation
 Current Status of Update - Phase 2 ongoing
   
 
   
   
 

Read more: Updating the Rocky Habitat Management Strategy

OPAC Upcoming Events

 

Event
Time and Date
Location
Draft Meeting Agenda
Rocky Habitat Working Group Meeting
October 18, 2019
1:00 PM - 4:00PM
 TBD (Newport Area) Coming Soon
Ocean Policy Advisory Council Meeting
October 21, 2019
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Best Western - Agate Beach 
3019 N Coast Hwy,
Newport, OR 97365
 Coming Soon
Rocky Habitat Working Group Meeting
 November 5, 2019
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  TBD   Coming Soon
Rocky Habitat Working Group Meeting
December 17, 2019
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  TBD   Coming Soon
Ocean Policy Advisory Council Meeting
January 9, 2020
  TBD  Coming Soon
Rocky Habitat Working Group Meeting
January 16, 2020
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
   TBD Coming Soon
Rocky Habitat Working Group Meeting
February 6, 2020
10:00 AM - 4:00PM
  TBD  Coming Soon

 

For information on the upcoming amendment to the Territorial Sea Plan Part III: Rocky Shores Strategy, visit the TSP Rocky Shores Strategy Amendment page. To view past meeting agendas, summaries, etc. visit the Rocky Shores Working Group page.

Draft meeting summaries, distributed documents portfolios, and presentations from the previous OPAC events and working group meetings are available from the OPAC Meetings Please check this site again for information about future meetings and events.

 

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