The Oregon Ocean Policy Advisory Council (OPAC) will be meeting in Florence this Thursday & Friday from 8am to 6pm at the Florence Events Center to review the 20 site proposals for
Marine Reserves that have been submitted to ODFW by the public. On Thursday morning, ODFW will present an analysis of the proposals based upon ecological significance, minimizing socioeconomic impacts, and community collaboration. On Thursday afternoon the groups that have proposed the sites will be given the opportunity to give presentations on the proposals. Friday's meeting will largely be dedicated to public comment starting at 8am, if you are interested please come and show your support for protecting special places in Oregon's territorial sea.
Also, in Florence on Friday evening, and Saturday will be the
4th annual Heceta Head Coastal Conference featuring keynote presentations by world renowned marine scientist Dr. Bill Ballantine from New Zealand. To register for the conference, visit
http://www.hecetaheadconference.org/
