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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.

 

Oregon King Tides

The King Tide Photo Initiative is an international grass roots effort to document areas inundated by the highest projected winter tides.  It started in Australia, when in 2009, they were expected to experience their highest tide (called a king tide) in over 18 years. They organized a photo event to document the effect of the tide on low-lying areas and received more than 2,000 photographs. In 2010, British Columbia and Washington both began to document their king tides, and in 2011 Oregon and San Francisco Bay joined in the project. In 2012, the King Tide phenomena spread to the east coast and continues to expand today. 

 
2019 King Tide Schedule
December 21-23, 2018
January 20-22, 2019
February 18-20, 2019
 
Get involved, upload your photos, and find out when you can see these extreme winter tides in your area at www.OregonKingTides.net 

 

Updating the Rocky Shores 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 shores 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.
 

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Read more: Updating the Rocky Shores Management Strategy

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