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.
Get Involved
Cove Beach Cleanup
October 21
Join us on the beach for a marine debris cleanup at Cape Cove Beach. This project is great for anyone who would like to give 1-2 hours of their time, contribute to science and clean up beaches touching Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve and Protected Areas.
Climate Change: Hoax or Apocalypse?
November 7
During this interactive presentation, Andreas Schmittner will outline the scientific evidence for recently observed climate change, human and natural causes, impacts on ecosystems and people, and possible solutions.
8th Annual Land-Sea Symposium
November 19
The Cape Perpetua Land-Sea Symposium is a community event aimed at promoting local stewardship efforts and raising awareness about current research being conducted within the Cape Perpetua nearshore and adjacent watersheds.
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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