ASTORIA, Ore. — A Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk aircrew from Sector Columbia River medevaced an injured hiker Monday evening from the south jetty of Grays Harbor, The hiker reportedly suffered a broken leg…
Category: Nature & Outdoors
PROTECT THREATENED SHOREBIRD, SNOWY PLOVER RESPECT NESTING AREAS MARCH 15 – SEP. 15
Beachgoers are urged to help recovery efforts of the threatened western snowy plover by staying on the wet sand at snowy plover beaches during nesting season, March 15 – Sep. 15. Beachgoers will…
SPRING BREAK KICKS OFF WHALE WATCHING SEASON; WHALE WATCH WEEK PROGRAM CANCELED DUE TO PANDEMIC
The spring whale migration kicks off in late March and will last into June, but the whale watching experience will look different this year due to the pandemic. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) canceled…
Lower Nehalem Watershed Council Speaker Series: Lower Nehalem Rapid Bioassessment with Jeremy Lees Virtual Presentation March 18th
What is the Lower Nehalem Rapid Bioassessment? On March 18th, 2021 the Lower Nehalem Watershed Council is excited to host Jeremy Lees as he presents Bio-Surveys LLC’s findings from the Lower Nehalem Rapid…
Land conservancy seeking volunteers for wildflower plantings events
North Coast Land Conservancy invites the public to join them at Surf Pines this spring for nine small, socially distanced volunteer parties to plant native wildflowers that are important for regional pollinators….
Water Rescue Drone Demonstration March 6th, hosted by Garibaldi Fire Rescue
By Undersheriff Mike Kelly On Saturday, March 6, 2021, Chief Jay Marugg, and Garibaldi Fire-Rescue hosted a water-rescue drone demonstration by Pacific UAV Technology out of Banks, Oregon. Billed as a company…
Coast Guard promotes official boating safety app for PNW mariners
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard is promoting a mobile application to assist with maritime voyage planning, boating safety and maritime distress in the Pacific Northwest. On waterways throughout Washington and Oregon, the U.S. Coast…
Learn about Birds of Prey with the Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS on March 4th
What do hawks, eagles, falcons, and osprey all have in common? They are all birds of prey – and can all be found flying in and around Netarts Bay. Birds of Prey,…
Netarts-Oceanside Fire & Rescue Hosts Water Safety/Rescue Brainstorming with Stakeholders to Identify Solutions to Reduce, Prevent Future Tragedies
Netarts Bay provides an impressive backdrop for memories for those who recreate on this beautifully unique body of water. However, Netarts Bay has also been the location of many tragedies. On February…
Stranded Loggerhead Turtle Catches Flight to San Diego
Newport, Oregon — A recently stranded loggerhead turtle who received care at the Oregon Coast Aquarium took flight to SeaWorld San Diego last weekend. Early this February the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq)…