ROCKY HABITATS

Make up about 41% of our Oregon coastline. State and federal policies, strategies, and rules have long been in place to manage and protect coastal habitats.

One of these strategies, Oregon's Rocky Habitat Management Strategy, is being updated for the first time since 1994. Many protected sites were re-approved, but some were not, and there are many others with little to no protection in place.

FOR THE FIRST TIME

Communities and individuals can submit proposals to protect some of Oregon's most iconic places on our rocky coastline under newly adopted protective designations, which are:

Marine Conservation Area (MCA)

Marine Education Area (MEA), also known as Marine Gardens

Marine Research Area (MRA)

AFTER LOOKING

At several important locations in Lincoln and Tillamook counties, we have decided to propose the following two sites, one in Lincoln County and one in Tillamook County. Click on the photos below to read more about these two unique rocky habitats.

BY WORKING TOGETHER

To propose new protective designations, we can create more awareness of rocky habitats, support important research to better understand our changing ocean, and keep these amazing areas safe while providing equitable public access. Together we can ensure that Oregon’s amazing coast continues to inspire future generations.