Dear Reader,
How much can change overnight! Winds brought horrific fires to our communities last week. Hundreds of people in our two counties are unable to return home or have no home to return to. If you've been affected by the fires, here is a link to the state Wildfire resources. If you're wondering how you can help, visit Oregon Recovers volunteer portal. We are all in this together!
In addition to volunteering to assist people who are affected by the fire, we've been continuing to do our ASLC work. Here are some updates for you:
BIRD WALKS
On Saturday, October 10th, we'll be touring rocky habitats in Lincoln county. Join us at Boiler Bay wayside at 9am. From there we will drive along stunning rocky habitats including Depoe Bay, Whale Cove, Rocky Creek, Cape Foulweather, ending at Otter Rock Marine Reserve.
We're excited to have over 900 followers on our ASLC Facebook page! If you haven't already, be sure to check it out! Also, you'll want to join our Rocky Habitat Facebook group, My Favorite Rocky Habitat Facebook group. We have a monthly cover photo contest. The winning photo is on the cover for a month and the photographer gets a Protect Rocky Habitat T-Shirt! Winners are selected by the community.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Beach Clean-up Bingo - one more drawing! Due to the fires, we postponed the final drawing so there is still time to participate! Lincoln City residents & visitors can pick up or print a Bingo card, clean-up some beach debris, post a selfie on Facebook, and be entered to win prizes! The final 2020 drawing is September 29th.
CONSERVATION -
Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund
The OCRF was unable to get the $1 million matching funds this year, so our Conservation Action Committee decided to hold off on donating $500 to the fund at this time. We are hopeful to raise the issue again next year.
ROCKY HABITAT PROJECT
We are excited that several of you are helping with our two site proposals! We can still use more help - we need to reach out to the communities and decisions-makers. We have specific things you can help us with, please consider volunteering!
We need you to tell your story! What's your favorite spot on our rocky coastal shores? Send us your story join our My Favorite Rocky Habitat Facebook group and share your stories (and optional photos) yourself! Help us build the case for protecting our rocky habitats! We'll be happy to send you our 3" weather-proof decal!
FOCUS ON CONSERVATION:
Last month, we featured our Education program. This month, we'll talk about Conservation. Here are our 2020-21 conservation goals and objectives.
Goals: Advocate, inform, and act to protect imperiled species, reduce threats to birds and other wildlife across the Oregon landscape, preserve high-priority habitat, fight climate change, and advocate for equitable access to nature for all Lincoln and Tillamook county residents and visitors.
Objectives:
Participate in Cascade Head Work Group
Implement Rocky Habitat project with the support of the RH Team and
Coastal Coordinator.
Produce and distribute new ASLC reusable shopping bag
Continue to partner with Oregon Audubon Council on OAC priorities
Continue to partner with allies on priority issues (e.g., Public Private
Climate Change Partnership, MidCoast Watersheds Council, etc.)
We have 8 volunteers serving on our Conservation Action Committee, which is lead by Steve Griffiths. Our focus areas this year are Forests, Climate change, Marine reserves, Rocky habitat, and Plastic pollution. To volunteer, contact Steve at sgoregon@gmail.com.That's it for this month.
Stay Safe and be well!
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dawn villaescusa, President Audubon Society of Lincoln City