Oregon Doesn't Stop at the Beach
The Cape Perpetua Collaborative’s vision is to foster conservation and collaboration within local communities for scientific exchange, management, awareness, and stewardship from the land to the sea in and around Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve.
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Lichens and Lichen Bioindication Science
December 5
During this presentation, Doug Glavich will give a brief introduction to lichens, survey some Coast Range lichen species, and explore some bioindication projects—large scale air quality mapping, heavy metal tracing, and climate zone indication.
Can Two Small Predator Species Compensate for the Loss of Ochre Stars in the Rocky Intertidal After Sea Star Wasting?
December 8
This talk will discuss the roles of two predator species in mitigating ecological effects caused by the decline in Ochre Stars, how predator effects vary along the Oregon coast, and how our understanding of SSW is shaping how scientists respond to disease outbreaks in the sea.
Fivemile-Bell Landscape Restoration Project
December 12
Fivemile-Bell Landscape Restoration Project is a large-scale, multi-party endeavor on USFS land and Sundstrom and Burns will present on the restoration efforts.
About Cape Perpetua Collaborative
Working together and coordinating conservation efforts in this region will help make efficient use to leverage available resources, and accelerate the pace at which Oregonians are made aware of, appreciate, understand and support the natural and cultural values of this region.
Three principles guide all management tasks and activities implemented by collaborative partners.
Community Engagement
Engaging in Partnerships
Leveraging Resources
Founding Partners
In 2017, team was composed of representatives from recreation management and conservation organizations and was working to include other local NGOs and a local tribe.
Introduction into the
Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve
Marine Reserve Area
Marine Protected Areas
Seabird Protected Area
The Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve is Oregon’s largest marine reserve. The site is located off the central Oregon coast stretching between the towns of Yachats and Florence. The site includes a marine reserve, two Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), and a Seabird Protection Area.
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