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Common Ground Part 2: Oregon's Ocean Legacy- Filmed in HD

Follow-up program to Common Ground. View it online or get your own copy and then share with family, friends and colleagues. Get involved in the marine reserve planning process now underway.

Nominations for Marine Reserves Begin in July

Governor Kulongoski directed the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and OPAC to develop a network of marine reserves in state waters to help protect, sustain, and restore marine ecosystems and wildlife for future generations. The public will be able to nominate special places for protection beginning July 2008. For news go to the Oregon Marine Reserves website.

How Can I Help?

Our Ocean

Our Ocean is a coalition of conservationists, scientists, ocean users, local leaders, and business people from around the state working to preserve Oregon’s coastal legacy.

Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition
Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition serves as the guardian of the public interest for Oregon’s coastal region and is dedicated to preserving the natural communities, ecosystems and landscapes of the Oregon coast while conserving the public’s access.

Environment Oregon
Environment Oregon's top priority is to protect the Oregon Coast. Send a message to OPAC letting them know you support establishing a network of marine reserves in state waters.

Surfrider – Oregon
Surfrider works to preserve our oceans, waves & beaches. Get involved with a local chapter or volunteer to test seawater quality.

Seafood Choices Matter
Use this quick guide for choosing seafood that is good for the ocean and healthy to eat.

Support Oregon’s fishing communities
Local Ocean Seafood showcases premium quality seafood from the Pacific Ocean. Learn about ways to support local fishing families and fishing communities and sustainable fishing.

Common Ground is now available with Spanish subtitles. Contact Green Fire for more information.

 


Common Ground screening in Charleston, Oregon

Upcoming Events:

OPAC Marine Reserve Working Group meets June 20 in Salem at the Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife offices,

OPAC meets June 30th in Salem at the Department of State Lands offices.

Purchase your own Common Ground DVD. Email us with order for Part 1, Part 2 or both along with shipping information. DVDs are $15 with shipping. The 2 DVD set is $20.

Get Involved
Sign up for email action alerts! We’ll keep you informed and let you know ways to get involved in the effort to protect Oregon’s ocean.

Seafood Choices Matter
Use this quick guide for choosing seafood that is good for the ocean and healthy to eat.

FAQ on Marine Reserves
by Dr. Mark Hixon (PDF)

Shouts and Murmurs
Listen to Congressman Blumenauer’s Address at the Portland Premiere of “Common Ground”
 
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