As the official representative of "non-fishing recreation" on the TSP Working Group and Advisory Committees, we take our role very seriously and want to ensure that all non-consumptive recreational ocean users have the opportunity to have their voice heard in this important process. Quantitative data has already been collected thanks to your great participation in the Recreational Ocean Use Study last year. Now we would like to provide you the opportunity to tell us as representatives of your interest about places that are special to you. This can be everything from your favorite surf spot, frequented dive spot, or a windsurfing mecca etc. What makes a place special you ask? Well, it's different for everyone, for some it could be ease of access to the ocean, protection from the elements, a place close to home, beautiful scenery, or a place with abundant wildlife or unique habitat features. All of the above are important to different people for different reasons, and they are all important for Oregon to protect in this process. If you have special places within Oregon's Territorial Sea (0-3 nautical miles) that you want to make sure are on the list for being protected, please send an email with a site description to ggates@surfrider.org
Confidentiality will be protected, local use respected, and this information will not be published in any shape or form.
