Oregon Chapter is currently working to develop a Statement on Wave Energy in Oregon that can be shared with state agencies, local governments, energy companies, and other interested parties. The statement will communicate the interested role of surfers and other recreational ocean users in local planning efforts, as well as articulate principles that should be applied when evaluating potential projects. The intention is to ensure that local Surfrider members have a strong voice in guiding what happens off their coast. While we all recognize that renewable energy may have tremendous upsides, we need to make sure that projects that move forward happen in the right way, and appropriately address potential impacts to the environment, public safety, ocean recreation, aesthetics etc. The first comment to this post is a draft statement that has been developed through the input of nearly 50 of our members and activists around the state. Please take a moment to review and provide feedback. You may do so through posting additional comments to this blog or emailing pstauffer@surfrider.org direct. Mahalo!