Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition

🌊 National Estuaries Week is Almost Here! 🌊 From September 21-28, it is all about estuaries, aka the nursery of the sea (how cute is that baby coho?!) 😎🐟 Oregon’s estuaries are vital ecosystems that protect our coastlines, support diverse wildlife, and play a crucial role in mitigating climate change. As National Estuaries Week approaches, it’s the perfect time to recognize the importance of conserving these incredible environments. Through our Campaign for Oregon’s Estuaries, Oregon Shores is dedicated to protecting these vital habitats by advocating for meaningful protections in the upcoming Estuary Management Plan updates and engaging communities in stewardship. Let’s work together to ensure a healthy and thriving future for our coast and communities! Stay tuned for events and ways to get involved! #OregonShores #NationalEstuariesWeek #WadeIn

So excited to reshare this news! Orcas and humans alike benefit from a thriving salmon population 💙🐟 Ecosystem restoration and conservation are vital measures to take in the face of a changing climate.

🌞 This holiday weekend is the perfect time to get outside and walk or run for Surf & Sun! 🌊 If you're not a registered participant, we still encourage you to enjoy some fresh air somewhere beautiful, and we hope you will consider donating to our event. Every bit helps protect our beautiful coast! 🏃♀️🌟 Donate here: https://lnkd.in/dFhMvdHj #OregonShores #SurfSun24 #Conservation #OregonCoast

Orcas off Depoe Bay this past Thursday! Did you know one of our CoastWatch efforts is contributing to collecting and reporting killer whale sightings? Community science is powerful, and this is an excellent example of working together to learn more 💙 We also help to collect reports of stranded marine mammals, sunflower sea stars, and sea star wasting syndrome. Bookmark these pages for future use: 🖤 Report an orca sighting: bit.ly/OregonOrcas 🦭 Report a stranded marine mammal: https://lnkd.in/ggpxqepf 🌟 Report a sunflower star or sea star wasting syndrome: bit.ly/Report_Sea_Stars Get the details of the sighting in this repost from The Oregonian 👇 Skipper Craig Calkins of Lincoln City spotted eight or nine killer whales on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 when he was about a mile from shore off Cape Foulweather near Depoe Bay. According to the Oregon Coast Killer Whale Monitoring Program, the pod was heading south and most likely feeding on sharks and other fish. Last year, a group of whale watchers along the Oregon coast spotted another pod of orcas hunting prey together in an organized group near Cape Foulweather. Jaklyn Larsen and Hannah Dimich captured the rare site.

☀️Welcome to DAY 1 of the Surf & Sun Virtual Walk and Run!🌊 National Beach Day is a perfect day to kick off this event and celebrate our Oregon Coast. We can't wait to see where all your walking, running, and adventuring takes you 💙 Be sure to document your adventures and tag us and use #SurfSun24 in your posts! Huge should out to everyone who has stepped up for conservation! If you would like to support this effort, you can donate to our Givebutter campaign here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dFhMvdHj #SurfSun24 #OregonShores #Conservation #OregonCoast

The Oregon Coastal Management Program (OCMP) is kicking off a workshop series on September 9th to help develop site management plans for establishing new Rocky Habitat Protected Areas. The first workshop is for the Blacklock Point Marine Conservation Area and Cape Blanco Marine Research Area, two newly designated rocky habitat protected areas near Port Orford. 🗓️ This is the first in a series of five workshops where professionals, volunteers, and community members can collaborate to create a vision that balances meaningful visitor experiences with protecting our precious marine resources. Your input is crucial as we shape the future of these areas together! 🌿 Get all the details on times and locations and submit your RSVPs here: https://lnkd.in/g-JdvSbh #RockyHabitat #OregonCoast #MarineConservation #CoastWatch #OCMP #OregonShores

🌊🌟 Have you recently encountered a sunflower sea star along the Oregon coast? These incredible creatures are vital for our marine ecosystems' health but are critically endangered due to sea star wasting disease. Your sightings are crucial to their recovery! We're so grateful to our CoastWatch volunteers who spot and report sunflower sea stars when they see them on their miles 💙🌻 If you spot one, please report it here: https://lnkd.in/gvC5bZXT. Each report contributes valuable data to scientists and conservationists. Your efforts help monitor and protect these important sea stars. Let's join forces to secure a bright future for our marine life! 🌊🌟 📸: CoastWatcher Angela Whitlock #SunflowerSeastar #MarineConservation #OregonCoast #OregonShores #SaveOurStars #SeaStarWasting #OregonKelpAlliance #OregonCoastAquarium

Join us for our first annual “Toast to the Coast: Oregon Shores' Willamette River Cruise!” 🚢🥂🐋 This new fundraiser will be aboard the Portland Spirit's Willamette Star on Saturday, October 19, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. The event will feature an open bar, entertainment, and a silent auction—all to coastal conservation. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate and contribute to protecting Oregon’s beautiful coastal regions. Want to get involved? We are looking for sponsorships! Send us a DM or email katie@oregonshores.org for more information✨

⏰ Don't Forget to Register! ⏰ Our info session with SOLVE is just around the corner! 🌊 Join us for an engaging lunch hour with Estrella Valdez as she shares how you can get involved in protecting our coastlines. Jesse Jones will be there to share more about CoastWatch, adopting a mile, and mapping marine debris. 📆 September 12, 12:00 PM on Zoom 👉 Have you registered for your free spot yet? 🔗 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/OS_SOLVE Let’s make a difference together! 💙 #SOLVE #OregonCoast #BeachCleanup #EnvironmentalStewardship

🌊🏃♀️ Just one week left to join the Surf & Sun Virtual Walk & Run—and we’ve got some exciting news! Check out these awesome prize packs donated by @PelicanBrewing! Each winner will receive two pieces of merch and a $50 gift card that can be used at any location or online 🎉 Want a chance to win? Here's how you can earn entries: 🎟️ Sign up for the event (haven't done it yet? Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/giaBf8Mg) ✅ Complete your Givebutter campaign page (DM with any questions!) 🙌 Get an entry for every supporter who donates to your page! UNLIMITED opportunities here! Don't miss out—register today and help protect our coast while you run! Prize winners will be drawn after the event concludes on September 8. Winners will be contacted directly through email, so keep an eye on your inbox! #OregonShores #SurfAndSunRun #PelicanBrewing #Conservation