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Saving Oregon’s kelp forests: Do’s and don’ts for Oregonians who want to help
While there’s no simple solution to restore kelp forests, Oregonians who would like to help should consider the following:. Don’t go out diving or snorkeling alone because Oregon’s coastal waters are very cold and conditions are harsh. Seasoned SCUBA divers who want to participate in kelp forest restoration, including urchin removal, can contact the Oregon Kelp Alliance. The group works with Reef Check, a California-based nonprofit, to train citizen science divers in underwater restoration and survey techniques.
Mountainside's Brayden Boe is transferring to Arizona's Dream City Christian School
In what’s become an ongoing trend in the state of Oregon, one of the area’s best boys high school basketball players is leaving to finish his career elsewhere. Mountainside High School’s senior Brayden Boe announced on Monday, July 22, via social media, that he’s transferring to Dream City Christian School in Glendale, Arizona. Boe is one of Oregon’s highest rated high school recruits and was expected to lead a Mavericks...
SOCAN’s Monthly Meeting Is July 30 at 6pm
Oregon’s Proposed Floating Offshore Wind Project. Presentation by Dr. Bill Gorham, Marine Biologist and a member of the SOCAN Board of Directors. With Oregon’s goal of 100% clean electricity by 2040, developing new renewable energy sources is critical, and offshore wind is one of these potential sources. Just as Oregon has world-class fish and timber resources, right offshore our southern Oregon and northern California coast blow some of the strongest, most consistent, and most predictable winds in the world. Responsibly tapping into this energy resource could supply up to 3 gigawatts of electric power, enough to provide electricity to over half the homes in Oregon.
After facing backlash and making updates, Oregon takes another shot at property wildfire risk maps
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon has released a new version of a set of maps that show wildfire risk for every property in the state. The maps, which are still in draft form, will be used to determine which properties meet the criteria for future regulations that could create mandates for defensible space around homes and stricter building codes in fire-prone areas.
Wyden, Merkley endorse Harris as Biden drops out of presidential race
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate for the 2024 presidential election after President Joe Biden announced his exit from the race on July 21.
The Times recognized by Oregon news association for outstanding coverage
The results are in, and writers for The Times were showered with honors for their work in 2023. The Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association presented the awards in its Better Newspaper Contest on Thursday, July 18, at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond. The Times staff was awarded a total of 12 awards for their coverage of Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin and Sherwood. Veteran Times reporter Ray Pitz was honored with first place...
Feds give Oregon, Nez Perce $200 million to cut greenhouse gases
The federal government is awarding more than $200 million to Oregon and the Nez Perce Tribe to cut greenhouse gases by developing renewable energy and other climate-friendly initiatives. On Monday, leaders at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said they had selected the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Nez Perce – with ancestral lands […] The post Feds give Oregon, Nez Perce $200 million to cut greenhouse gases appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Latest updates on wildfires burning across Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon's wildfire season got off to a relatively slow start with just a few fires burning statewide as of early July, but conditions rapidly worsened during the middle of the month. A series of thunderstorms caused more than 2,000 lightning strikes across the state, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry, and high winds and dry conditions have helped fires spread.
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