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) Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) Offshore Wind Prioritization Framework Work Group is meeting on August 11th, 2025, from 11:00am-12:00pm on Zoom.
Watch the meeting recording: STAC OSW WG Prioritization Framework August 11, 2025
The OPAC Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) Offshore Wind Prioritization Framework Work Group met on July 14th, 2025.
The meeting recording is available here: STAC OSW WG Prioritization Framework Meeting July 14, 2025
The Ocean Policy Advisory Council (OPAC) Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) Offshore Wind Knowledge Gaps Work Group met on September 18th, 2025, from 2:00pm-3:00pm on Zoom.
Watch the meeting recording: STAC OSW Knowledge Gaps Work Group September 18, 2025
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