Territorial Sea Plan Rocky Shores Management Plan Amendment Process

Oregon Ocean Science Trust Update

December 7, 2017

Territorial Sea Plan Part III

“To protect the ecological values and coastal biodiversity within and among Oregon’s rocky shores

while allowing appropriate use”

The Rocky Shore Management Strategy

• Includes: Policies and objectives, scientific data on resources and uses, applied to specific sites and situations

• Relying on state and federal authorities & programs

Rocky Shores Management Strategy A. Introduction B. Rocky Shores Policy Framework C. Carrying Out the Rocky Shore Strategy D. Existing Rocky Shores Management E. The Context for Management F. Site Analysis & Categories G. Site Designations H. Rocky Shore Management at Cape Arago (2001)

What’s in Part III?

Rocky Shores

Headlands, tide pools, rocky beaches, cliffs, offshore rocks and reefs

2010 – over 10 million visits recorded

Biologically rich and culturally important

Why a Rocky Shores Strategy?

Site Characterization

Type of

Site Designation

Human use & ownership

Biological & Ecological

Characteristics

Impact Concerns

Current Management & Objectives

Incorporating different-

• Scales • Connections • Dynamics • Rocky shore types • Ecological region

specifications

Site Designations

Marine Garden Priority Offshore Rocks and Reefs

Research Reserve

Not Yet Designated

Habitat Refuge Marine Shores

39 Rocky Shore sites are currently designated

Why Amend Part III?

Then Now

The Amendment Process Work Program:

• agency staff

• work schedule

• target date

• TSP work group and STAC.

Public Participation: • public workshops

Submittal to LCDC

Part I Section F.2

Rocky Shores Management Strategy Draft Revision Process & Timeline

Public Scoping Process

• Materials Preparation

• Public Comment Period

• Public Workshops

• Data Call

• Needs Assessment (Tools & Information)

Plan Amendment

Drafting

• Updated Inventory of Cells/sites

• Identification of issue areas of concern

• Text Amendments to the Plan

• Draft Amended Management Measures

Public Review Process

• Materials Preparation

• Public Comment Period

• Draft Final Recommendations

• Public Review by OPAC and LCDC

• Adoption of amended Plan

6-9 months

6-9 months

6-9 months

3-6 months March-June

2018

Promotion of Research in the Nearshore

“Promote innovative, collaborative, community-oriented, multi-institutional approaches to research and monitoring related to

Oregon’s ocean and coastal resources.” –OOST Duty #2

“The strategy is a combination of policy intentions (a goal and a set of

policies and objectives), supported by scientific background information on rocky shores areas and resources, applied to on-the-

ground areas and situations.” – TSP Part 3

Intersection in Data Coordination & Needs

• Clear connection between coordination and needs of recent marine data projects for improved resource management: • State Coordination

• Oregon Coastal and Oceans Information Network

• Oregon Coastal and Marine Data Network

• Territorial Sea Plan • Rocky Shore Resource Inventory

• Regional: • West Coast Ocean Data Portal

Questions, Comments, Suggestions?....

Andy Lanier Marine Affairs Coordinator

Oregon Coastal Management Program, DLCD Andy.Lanier@state.or.us

(503) 934-0072

Deanna Caracciolo Rocky Shores Fellow

Oregon Coastal Management Program, DLCD deanna.caracciolo@state.or.us

(503) 934-0026

OregonOcean.info

Material Preparation

OregonOcean.info

Citizens Guide

Needs & Issues Surveys

Public Scoping Process Materials

Preparation

• Rocky Shores Survey

• Press Releases

• CIAC involvement

Public Comment focus areas:

Sections to update

Areas of Concern

Plan Amendment Process Review

• Website notice

• Listserv(s) Distribution

Public Workshops

• Workshops - Proposal for 8 geographically space (5 coastal, 3 inland)

• Presentations to local advisory groups as needed or requested

Data call

• Identification of important source data

• Reports to consider

• Data Gap Exercise

Review of Ownership

Cell Sites Onshore Ownership Offshore Ownership Other Management Authorities and

Jurisdictions

Tillamook Head

Tillamook Head OPRD - owner of Ecola State Park,

beaches co-managed with DSL

DSL- Manager of submerged & submersible lands

USFWS- Owner & manager of offshore rocks

Private Ownership - Tillamook Rock

ODFW- Harvest Regulations Clatsop County - Planning & Zoning Regulations

Cities of Seaside & Cannon Beach - Planning & Zoning Regulations

Private Property Owners

Indian Beach

Ecola State Park

Haystack Rock

Haystack Rock OPRD - owner & manager of state

park properties, beaches co-managed with DSL

DSL-Manager of submerged & submersible lands

USFWS-Owner & manager of offshore rocks

ODFW-Harvest Regulations City of Cannon Beach -Planning & Zoning Regulations

Private Property Owners Arcadia Beach

Cape Falcon

Arch Cape OPRD - owner & manager of Oswald

West State Park, beaches co-managed with DSL

ODOT - Owner of highway right-of-way including non OPRD pull-offs on

Highway 101

DSL-Manager of submerged & submersible lands

ODFW-Harvest Regulations Tillamook County & Clatsop County - Planning &

Zoning Regulations Private Property Owners

Cape Falcon

Smuggler's Cove

Work in Progress…