Quake off Coos Bay, April 5
A 3.7-magnitude earthquake was recorded west of Oregon’s Bay Area early Thursday morning, April 5. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located on the outer fault line of the two that run par...
New Recreational Rockfish Fishery, April 5
Oregon fishermen have more opportunities to catch rockfish, or groundfish, following NOAA Fisheries’ approval of a new ocean fishery that uses selective gear to target plentiful species off Oregon while avoidin...
Cost of 2017 Salmon Fishery Closure, April 5
Last year’s closure of the commercial ocean salmon troll fishery off the West Coast is estimated to have cost $5.8 million to $8.9 million in lost income for fishermen, with the loss of 200 to 330 jobs, accordi...
OSU marine ecologist receives prestigious National Science Board award, April 4
The National Science Board is honoring Oregon State University marine ecologist Jane Lubchenco with its 2018 Vannevar Bush Award. The award recognizes “exceptional lifelong leaders in science and technology who...
Oregon Albacore Commission, April 3
The Oregon Albacore Commission budget committee (Rick Goche, Larz Malony, Christa Svensson, Nancy Fitzpatrick) will hold a conference call meeting at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 to prepare the budget fo...
Cutthroat trout thrive after logging in long-term Coast Range study, March 29
A decade-long study of cutthroat trout in the Oregon Coast Range has found that logging practices conducted in accord with the Oregon Forest Practices Act had no adverse impacts on coastal cutthroat trout and c...
Cormorant harassment aims to protect young fish, March 29
Harassment, or “hazing”, of double-crested cormorants is set to begin soon in several areas along the Oregon Coast in an effort to improve survival of juvenile salmon. Double-crested cormorants are fish-eating ...
DEQ Requests Comments on Proposed Renewal of Seafood Processing Wastewater General Permit, March 29
DEQ invites the public to provide written comment on the conditions of the seafood processing wastewater general permit No. 900 known officially as a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) perm...
Quake, March 28
A 2.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded near Cape Mendocino in Northern California Tuesday, March 27. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located east to southeast of Hydesville, CA where tw...
Douglas County Purchases Discovery Point RV Park, March 27
The Douglas County Commissioners are excited to announce the purchase of Discovery Point RV Park in the Reedsport/Winchester Bay area. This purchase will lead to increased revenues for the Douglas County Parks ...