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Oregon Ocean Science Trust

Slider_Ocean1.jpgThe Oregon Ocean Science Trust is an independent nonprofit dedicated to increasing knowledge and understanding of Oregon's ocean and coastal resources in collaboration with scientists and policymakers. Established by the Oregon state legislature in 2013, the Trust provides a link between the State and ocean research and monitoring. The Trust has five voting members appointed by the State Land Board, and two nonvoting members from the legislature (one Senator and one Representative).

The Department of State Lands provides facility and administrative support for Trust meetings. The Trust receives funds through the Oregon Ocean Science Fund, which is established in the Oregon State Treasury and is separate and distinct from the General Fund and the Common School Fund. 



Meetings and Materials
The Trust generally meets the first Wednesday of every quarter from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. and meetings are open for the public to attend. To provide public comment during a meeting, contact OceanScienceTrust@dsl.oregon.gov by 10 a.m. the day before the meeting. Meeting agendas, including how to participate remotely online are posted prior to the meeting and you can subscribe here to receive email notices.

​Board Workshop Agenda

Friday March 22, 2024   9:00am - 3:00pm

This meeting i​s open to the public to attend. Download the agenda (PDF) here​, or view it below.

In-person Location: Hatfield Marine Science Center, Barry Fisher Room – Guin Library
2030 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport Oregon 97365

 Virtual option: Please register for OOST Board Workshop on Mar 22, 2024 9:00 AM PDT at: 
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1584893672846264924
Phone number to dial in: +1 (562) 247-8421

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.


Goal: Review summit outcomes, discuss the role and impact of the OOST, take key next steps described in summit report, and share updates on potential partnerships

 

8:30AM–9:00AM                   Optional networking, coffee, pastries – OOST Board Members

 

9:00AM–9:10AM                   Welcome, introductions, opening comments, workshop goal – Chair Anderson

 

9:10AM–10:15AM                OOST niche/role – OOST Board Members

  • Where can the OOST have the most impact that adds value?
  • How can the OOST incorporate the values of coastal communities?
  • How can the OOST best identify the ocean and coastal issues that need to be addressed along the coast?

 

10:15AM–10:30AM              BREAK

 

10:30AM–NOON                  OOST Priority Funding Categories to Advance in Our External Facing Communications with Target Audiences/Survey Results – OOST Board Members

  • Review the summit proceedings and refine and articulate OOST priority ocean and coastal research/monitoring funding categories
  • How can the OOST be successful in strengthening its existing funding portfolio (i.e., state funding) while diversifying it?

NOON–12:30PM                  LUNCH

 

12:30PM–1:15PM                Prioritization/Sequencing Criteria – OOST Board Members

  • Review the list of prioritization criteria suggested at the recent summit; refine and finalize the list that will be used to sequence OOST ocean and coastal research RFPs


1:15PM–2:00PM                   Purpose and Values Statements/Survey Results – OOST Board Members

  • Develop purpose and values statements for the OOST, considering draft language developed during the summit.


2:00PM–2:15PM                   BREAK

 

2:15PM–3:00PM                   Partnerships discussion – Chair Anderson and Lisa DeBruyckere

  • Share recent MOU with California OST and discuss scope of work for ESP Advisors
  • Discussion with Ocean Foundation
  • Intersection between OOST and OHA (carbon removal & offshore wind research)

3:00PM                                 ADJOURN

​Agenda items and times are subject to change. DSL will make reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. Please notify the Oregon Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900 no fewer than 5 business days prior to the event.​

​Stay tuned for an agenda. This meeting is open the public to attend.

Zoom Meeting ID: 851 1191 9008

  • Join online - click here (Passcode: 4theOcean!)
  • Join by phone: (253) 215-8782 (Passcode: 7641510674)
Meeting Materials:

Agenda items and times are subject to change. DSL will make reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. Please notify the Oregon Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900 no fewer than 5 business days prior to​ the event.​


Below are meeting materials from the past two years. See the archive of all meeting materials on the Oregon Ocean Science Trust website here.

CONTACT

Oregon Ocean Science Trust

OceanScienceTrust@dsl.oregon.gov

State of Oregon
Linda Safina-Massey, Executive Assistant, Department of State Lands
Linda.Safina-Massey@dsl.oregon.gov
Geoffrey Huntington, Senior Natural Resources Policy Advisor, Governor's Office
geoff.huntington@oregon.gov
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