Cascade Head Marine Reserve Site Management Plan

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Originator: Don, Cristen, Kelsey Adkisson, David Fox, Stacy Galleher, Laurel Hillmann, Brittany Huntington, Tommy Swearingen, and Todd Thompson

Publish Date: 2017

Online Link: None

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Agency: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Name: Marine Reserves

Job Position: Marine Resources Program

Telephone: 541-867-4741

E-Mail Address: lindsay.x.aylesworth@odfw.oregon.gov

Description

Abstract: Marine reserves are areas in Oregon’s coastal waters dedicated to conservation and scientific research. In 2012, Oregon completed designation of five marine reserve sites. The Cape Falcon, Cascade Head, Otter Rock, Cape Perpetua, and Redfish Rocks and are each named after local natural landmarks. These sites are managed as a system by the State of Oregon, with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) as the lead management agency. ODFW’s Marine Reserves Program is responsible for overseeing the management and scientific monitoring of the reserve sites. The team includes six fulltime staff located in Newport, Oregon. The program’s responsibilities include scientific monitoring, developing and implementing site management plans, providing information to the public, engaging communities, and supporting compliance and enforcement. Four additional state agencies share management responsibilities with ODFW. In the year 2023, the Oregon Legislature has called for an evaluation of the Oregon Marine Reserves Program. This evaluation will reflect upon all aspects of the program including the management, scientific monitoring, outreach, community engagement, compliance, and enforcement of the five reserve sites. It also marks a point where Oregon will consider if and how marine reserves will continue to be used as a management tool moving into the future.

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Geographic Extent: Cascade Head Marine Reserve

Status: Final

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Format: PDF

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