Oregon Coast

Kelp’s leaves and stems grow in coastal waters, sheltering all sorts of organisms – even tiny shrimp eaten by whales. But kelp has been depleted on parts of the Pacific coast. Now, proposals to update Oregon’s policy for its rocky shores aim to replenish those kelp forests.

Seen throughout Oregon’s rocky coast, Black Oystercatchers are shorebirds that nest high up on large rocks. But as more visitors flock to the coast, these birds face threats from human disturbance. Advocates think education - and in some places - new restrictions - will help.

Natural resources in the Northwest are closely linked to tribal culture and identity. As Oregon’s ocean advisory council works with community groups to update policies for managing the rocky shores, sovereign tribal nations have special status and unique needs.

Ask anyone who lives or visits, October is a great month to visit the Southern Oregon coast. October often features some of the best weather of the year…

When Whiskey Creek gold was discovered south of Coos Bay in 1852, miners from all over the world showed up on the Southern Oregon Coast, hoping to strike…

Mountains and ocean; our region has so many great features. Especially where those features meet. That's where you'll find Nick Neely, or at least his…

Dunes are for playing, for many people. Either on foot or in a dune buggy, it's just fun to romp on those mountains of sand. But there's more than sand to…

Winter whale watching week is almost here. The Oregon State Parks and Recreation has dubbed the week of December 26-31 Winter Whale Watching Week.It is…

Federal regulators say Oregon is not doing enough to protect water and fish from pollution generated by logging on private lands, stormwater run-off from…

A rule to ban smoking out in the open air on hiking trails, picnic areas, and common areas of campgrounds is under consideration by the Oregon Parks…

Spend any time around a beach, and you'll notice changes.No beach looks quite the same day after day, thanks to the winds, the tides, and all the other…

Most of the buzzing has stopped now, but talks have begun for next year's mosquito season along the Southern Oregon coast.U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service…