Oregon Sea Grant

05/27/2026

"By rebuilding communication among agencies, researchers, landowners and local partners, Oregon Sea Grant and OSU Extension help create stronger long-term planning for one of the state’s most important natural and economic systems."

Check out this great story by Chris Branam highlighting Guillermo Giannico, Oregon Sea Grant Extension fish ecology and watershed specialist, who co-organizes and hosts the annual Willamette Symposium!

The Willamette River Basin is Oregon’s most populated watershed and supports much of the state’s agriculture, industry, transportation and fish and wildlife habitat. In the coming decades, the basin is expected to face increasing pressure from climate change, population growth and continued deve...

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

New research on the Klamath River dam removals highlights unexpected areas of alignment between agricultural producers and conservation groups, including shared priorities around collaboration, trust, and long-term watershed health. Funded by Oregon Sea Grant, this work helps inform how we understand and manage complex coastal and river systems across the region.

CORVALLIS, Ore. – A new study of the largest dam removal project in United States history on the Klamath River in Oregon and California offers new insight into a long-running water conflict by finding that farmers and conservation groups share priorities that may help guide decision-making on futu...

05/21/2026

Did you know that a common way boaters fall overboard is going to the bathroom over the side of the vessel? It’s a moment when your balance may be off, and often the PFD has been ditched to remove your bib. A safer, and more environmentally friendly, option is to use a portable commode or bucket when nature calls. Happy National Safe Boating Week!

Find one of Oregon’s 59 FREE dump stations on the free Pumpout Nav app at bit.ly/PumpoutNavApp

Oregon State Marine Board Safe Boating Campaign

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

Happy National Safe Boating Week! Does pumping out your boat or using one of Oregon's floating restrooms seem like routine stuff? Well it's actually when accidents happen as it involves you getting in and out of your boat. In this clip, Ashley demonstrates good technique by stepping onboard while holding onto the boat. Remember to keep one hand for you and one for the boat when moving around. And always wear your PFD!

Oregon State Marine Board Safe Boating Campaign

05/14/2026

We are running a Maritime Exploration and Training program with Oregon State University's Office of Marine Operations! High school students and recent graduates from Lincoln County and nearby areas are invited to this 5 day hands-on workshop at OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center. The course will provide basic seamanship skills, including at sea practice on small and midsized vessels, plus connections to maritime employers.

Applicants must be 16 years or older.
Apply here: https://bit.ly/MaritimeProg2026

05/12/2026

05/11/2026

There’s only about 3 weeks left to apply for the 2027-2028 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship! This opportunity provides a one year, paid experience to work on issues related to coastal, marine and Great Lakes science and policy in offices within the executive or legislative branch of government in Washington D.C.

See details here: https://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/fellowships/knauss-marine-policy-fellowships