Oregon’s new Blue Economy Task Force, established by Senate Bill 1525 during the 2026 legislative session, is beginning work to identify opportunities to strengthen Oregon’s coastal economy while protecting the health and resilience of the state’s coastal ecosystems. In addition to two legislative members, 16 community members have been appointed to the task force. The first meeting will be on September 2 at 1:00pm The task force is charged with taking a comprehensive look

Ocean Chinook salmon fishing has officially been closed as of August 17, affecting the waters from Leadbetter Point in Washington to Cape Falcon in Oregon. This decision comes as part of a strategic management effort to ensure the sustainability of salmon populations in the region. The closure is particularly significant given that the projected harvest of Chinook salmon in this area has approached the established quota allowance, prompting regulatory bodies to take action to

A comprehensive guide for evaluating, planning, and managing the development of Offshore Wind Energy in the state of Oregon was submitted to the legislature on July 24, 2026. House Bill 4080 (2024) directed the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) to develop an Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap (Roadmap) that defines standards to be considered in the process related to developing and approving offshore wind energy in Oregon. DLCD published the completed Offshore

Statewide fire restrictions remain in effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon and Washington, and many local regions have additional restrictions in place. BLM leaders encourage all visitors to be aware of all active restrictions and closures as warmer weather sets in around the Pacific Northwest. “Every individual's choices directly impact community safety,” said Kim Prill, BLM Oregon/Washington Acting State Director. “Just one spark can start

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Nye Beach in Newport. People should avoid direct contact with the water in this area until the advisory is lifted. Unsafe levels of fecal bacteria can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Children, elderly and those with a compromised immune system should use extra caution as they are more vuln

Cape Lookout State Park will move its construction closure to fall 2025, which means summer campground reservations will reopen. The...

The official summer camping season is underway, but the work to prepare Oregon’s more than 250 state parks and campgrounds has been going...

The Oregon State Marine Board, in partnership with 31 county sheriff’s offices and the Oregon State Police, will be looking for expired...

Responders continue surveying and cleanup efforts for a tar-like substance washing up on shorelines and impacting wildlife since Sunday,...

Visitors hoping to camp last minute will soon have the chance to view and book same-day campsite openings online statewide starting Jan....

The Fish and Wildlife Commission approved funding for 23 projects approved by the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee....

Guided 2022 First Day Hikes are set for several state parks on Jan. 1, 2022 and the normal $5 day-use parking fee is waived for the 25...

Spice up your holiday gift giving this season by selecting from three new parking permit designs. The new permit hangtag designs feature...

Oregon State University has been selected to host a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration institute focused on collaborative...

The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission approved a new rule restricting driving on some beaches in south Tillamook County around...

The public is invited to volunteer on November 14, 2020 to work on a project protect the Salmon River and tributaries in the Otis area....

Lincoln County has opened Barbara S. and Walter F. Brown Memorial Park and Campground on the Siletz River with over 3,500 feet of river...

Two Fish & Wildlife Troopers contacted two subjects crabbing on the Yaquina Bay Pier in Newport during an evening crab patrol. Upon...

The Parks Department will open single use camping sites at Moonshine Park, A.W. Jack Morgan Park and Elk City Park. The campgrounds will...

Two additional openings have been added to Oregon’s Central Coast Subarea, increasing anglers’ opportunity to harvest the quota for the...