Oregon Wave Energy Trust

Baseline Characterization of Benthic Habitats and Organisms on the Oregon Central and South Coasts

The goal of these studies was to characterize, via observations and sample collection, the habitats and biological assemblages present at future wave energy testing and demonstration sites. The future site of the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center Ocean Test Facility near Newport, Oregon was sampled repeatedly from spring 2010 to fall 2011. The site of the future Reedsport Wave Park and a reference location were sampled in summer 2011. Understanding the spatial and temporal dynamics of a site is necessary prior to evaluating potential project effects.

Partner: Dr. Sarah K. Henkel, Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon State University
Completed: December 2011
Cost: $99, 980 (Newport Survey)
Cost: $33,996 (South Coast Survey)
Download: Final Report – Newport (PDF)
Download: Final Report - South Coast (PDF)

Reaching Out

Did You Know?

Oregon is a leader in wave energy.

Oregon focuses on a collaborative model for getting wave energy projects in the water.

That Oregon’s Coastline is among a few places in the world that has the key elements to tap into wave energy?

That Oregon can enjoy an abundance of energy generated by ocean waves?

That our state contains internationally- recognized experts who are leading efforts to responsibly develop wave energy?

That Oregon has capacity to build, maintain and deliver sustainable wave energy power to the grid?

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Why support Oregon Wave Energy Trust?

Wave energy is one key part of the comprehensive alternative energy solution for Oregon. And thanks to a combination of unique characteristics is the only source of energy where Oregon enjoys such a clear competitive advantage. As a result, Oregon’s wave energy industry provides myriad opportunities to deliver significant economic benefits to the state.

Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET) works closely with our state- wide stakeholders: fishing and environmental groups, coastal communities and industry, government agencies and other partners in responsibly developing this new industry while establishing Oregon as the North American leader in wave energy. The work that we do is the real benefit we offer our members.

Our Founding Partners

Oregon Wave Energy Trust was funded in part with Oregon State Lottery Funds administered by the Oregon Business Development Department. It is one of six Oregon Innovation Council initiatives supporting innovation and long term economic growth.