Thursday, November 30, 2006
Surfer Health Study
Dr. Anna Harding from Oregon State University is conducting a research study on surfer health in Oregon. In the coming months, a web-based survey will be administered via the internet to surfers who frequent Oregon beaches. The results will provide valuable information on surfer behaviors, perception of risks, and exposure characteristics. The Oregon Chapter of Surfrider will be working Dr. Harding to promote participation in the survey to meet the enrollment goal of 500. More info soon...
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Nye Creek Partnership
Surfrider is partnering with City of Newport, Oregon Coast Aquarium and other partners to monitor, source, and reduce bacterial pollution in the Nye Creek watershed. On Nov 6, Newport City Council unanimously passed a motion in support of the city participating in this unique collaborative effort with Newport Chapter. Partners are currently researching options for DNA analysis of pollution sources, as well as education initatives and best management practices (BMPs) for addressing non-point sources. Blue Water Task Force testing has indicated consistently high bacterial contamination of Nye Creek and Nye Beach. Thanks to Newport City Council/Staff for their leadership on this important effort.Wednesday, November 22, 2006
OPAC in Depoe Bay
On Tues, Nov 28, the Oregon Ocean Policy Advisory Council (OPAC) will convene in Depoe Bay to discuss Marine Reserves, Wave Energy, and the Governor's proposal for an Oregon National Marine Sanctuary. On Mon, Nov 27 smaller OPAC workgroups will meet to discuss planning efforts on these topics. All meetings are open to the public with opportunity for public comment. It's important that Surfrider members particpate in these meetings to speak in support of clean water, shoreline access, and habitat protections! For more info http://www.lcd.state.or.us/LCD/OPAC/index.shtml
