OPAC Meetings
The governor-appointed Ocean Policy Advisory Council works with the public to make recommendations on issues of ocean policy ranging from ocean-based energy generation plans to developing marine reserves in the territorial sea. The council's Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) is chaired by the Sea Grant director serves and under OPAC rules serves as a member of the Council's Executive Board.
Information about upcoming and past OPAC and STAC meetings is available below.
The Ocean Policy Advisory Council (OPAC) met virtually on May 7, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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The Ocean Policy Advisory Council (OPAC) met virtually on December 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.
The Ocean Policy Advisory Council met virtually on June 14, 2024, for the purpose of discussing the topic of offshore wind energy.
The Council hosted a virtual meeting on April 22, 2024, to discuss offshore wind energy planning and Rocky Habitat Management.
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@dlcd.oregon.gov