Oregon Wave Energy Trust

Oregon Fishing Community Mapping Project

June 23rd, 2011

The overarching goal of this project was to compile the first-ever comprehensive maps illustrating the commercial, charter, and recreational fishing use patterns and values along the entire Oregon coast. We are deeply grateful to the 244 commercial fishermen, 63 charter operators/owners, and 237 recreational fishermen who participated in this project and shared their knowledge and experience with us. The resulting data collected will help inform various marine spatial planning decisions such as determining sites for wave energy projects which minimize impacts to existing human uses and providing a baseline for monitoring and evaluation research of spatial management measures.

Partners:
Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development , Oregon Coastal Zone Management , Ecotrust
Completed: 2010
Cost: $120,000
Download: Final Report (PDF)
Astoria, Oregon Map - Astoria – Warrenton/Hammond – Ilwaco
Depoe Bay, Oregon Map
Southern Oregon Map – Winchester Bay/Reedsport, Charleston/Coos Bay, Bandon
Newport, Oregon Map
Download: Project Poster (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.