The topic of alternative ocean energy (i.e. wave energy) has been one of much interest in Oregon and among Oregon Chapters over the past 3 years. Since developing the Statement on Wave Energy in Oregon (below) and taking the administrative action of filling a motion of intervention on specific projects, Surfrider now has a seat in statewide planning processes thru their representation of recreational ocean users on the Territorial Sea Plan Advisory Committee. Non-consumptive recreational users comprise a significant stakeholder interest in planning processes due to the diversity of activities, level of participation, spatial distribution along the coast, and economic contributions to the economy of Oregon. In partnership with the State of Oregon, Ecotrust, and Natural Equity we are about to collect spatial information of various recreational uses from up and down the Oregon Coast. Your participation in this study is highly encouraged, good studies require accurate information and broad participation. Look for more info to come on this soon. A case study of a similar effort is the work this past summer completed by our graduate intern Marissa Matsler from Yale University. Marissa initiated a recreational use study for Douglas County in relation to the proposed wave energy device to be built within the Jetty. Click on the link below to read the final report.
MATSLER-WB Coastal User Survey Report.pdf
Surfrider_Statement_WaveEnergy_Oregon-2.doc
