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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

 
 
JANUARY, 2021 UPDATE: The initial rocky habitat proposal period is now CLOSED. The process for submitting new rocky habitat site management designation proposals will re-open on October 1, 2021.
 
Rocky habitat proposals submitted during the 2020 Initial Proposal Period are now available for the public to view (links below). You may also view and interact with the proposed designations and site reports on the Rocky Habitat Web Mapping Tool. Submitted proposals will be undergoing the review and evaluation process through winter and spring, 2021. A 30-day public comment period for the rocky habitat proposals is slated for March, 2021. Click here to learn more about submitting public comments. 
 
Submitted rocky habitat site management designation proposals:
 
Ecola Point Marine Conservation Area
Chapman Point Marine Conservation Area
Cape Lookout Marine Conservation Area
Fogarty Creek Marine Conservation Area
Cape Foulweather Marine Conservation Area
Otter Rock North Marine Conservation Area
Seal Rock Marine Conservation Area
Coquille Point Marine Garden/Education Area
Blacklock Point Marine Conservation Area
Cape Blanco Marine Research Area
Crook Point-Mack Reef Marine Conservation Area
Kelp Forests Marine Research Area
 

 
Managing Oregon's rocky coastline is a shared responsibility. In fall 2018, the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) gathered decision makers across the state to begin an amendment to the Rocky Shores Management chapter (Part Three) of the Oregon Territorial Sea Plan (TSP). The plan acts as a coordinated vision for marine resources in Oregon 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.
 
 
 
 
 
The rocky habitat site management proposal process will re-open for submissions October 1, 2021. 
 
To create and submit your proposal, access the Rocky Habitat Web Mapping Tool here:
 
 
 
 
The new Rocky Habitat Web Mapping Tool contains a wealth of coastal resource information, and provides an opportunity for interested members of the public to generate and submit proposals for coordinated management changes to Oregon's marine rocky habitats. Site designation proposals collected by this tool will be reviewed for potential incorporation into the Rocky Habitat Management Strategy.
 
 
Additional materials and helpful links:
 
Rocky Habitat Web Mapping Tool user guide with proposal walk-thru.
 
Public webinar recording with video demonstration of the tool.
 
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
 
Informational 1-pager announcement.
 
Rocky Habitat Site Designation Proposal TEMPLATE form (not for official submission)
 
For additional updates, please check the events calendar below or look on the Territorial Sea Plan page.
 
Users may also find additional helpful information at OregonShorezone.info and the Rocky Shores Story Map.
 
*PLEASE NOTE: Due to restrictions and conditions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, staff capacity may be temporarily reduced. Please be aware that this may cause delays in responses and updates.
 

 
 
Rocky Habitat Amendment Navigation
 Current Status of Update - Phase 3 now underway!
   
   
   
   
 

Read more: Updating the Rocky Habitat Management Strategy

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Contact Us

The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development maintains this website.  Please contact the Marine Affairs Coordinator below for more information or with comments.  

Andy Lanier
Marine Affairs Coordinator
635 Capitol St. NE, Suite 150
Salem, OR 97301-2540
Andy.Lanier@state.or.us