Whats going on with marine reserves?
On January 28, 2010, the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission adopted rules describing use of the ocean shore inside the marine reserve boundary designated by the Oregon Department of State Lands. The rules — which only apply inside the marine reserve on the northern tip of Otter Rock — come with strong protections for natural resources, but allow people to collect non-living souvenirs so long as they don’t harm the living resources within the reserve. The ocean shore is a popular destination for residents and visitors, and represents a tremendous opportunity to educate people about the pilot marine reserve project. The adopted rule language can be found online at: http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/documents/201001_Item6B.pdf You can also read a summary of the affected area, and how each agency is involved. The rules will take effect in June, 2011. To stay involved in the marine reserves issue between now and then, visit the Marine Reserves website and join the email list.
