Coastal Planning

Coastal Planning

Source: Thomas Shahan, CC 2.0

Oregon's coast, with its rugged headlands and shifting beaches, along with its susceptibility to natural hazards and its endangered habitats, offers many land use planning challenges.

Articles & Stories

Coastal Pollution and Water Quality Research
Photo Credit: NOAA, Marine Debris Program (2014)Marine pollution can originate from land,...
Marine Fisheries Research
Photo Credit: Pat Kight, Oregon Sea Grant (2011) Marine fisheries are a significant source of...
Coastal Research Data and Online Resources
  The Oregon Coastal and Oceans Information Network (OCOIN) aims to unite...
Marine Biophysical Conditions and Processes Research
Photo credit: Randy Baumhover, Shore Acres State Park, Oregon (2014)The term “biophysical”...
Coastal Land Use
"Land use" refers specifically to human uses of the land. The term "land cover" is used for...
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Maps and Tools

Oregon Explorer Map Viewer

With hundreds of map layers available to draw from, you can use the Oregon Explorer Map Viewer... more

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Up-to-date list of OE tools

Data Collections

NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center
The NWFSC's mission is to conduct the science necessary to conserve marine and anadromous species... more
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Landscapes and Ecosystems

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