CANNON BEACH, Oregon — The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will convene April 23 and 24 in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
On April 23, commissioners will hold a work session on recreational grants and authorities of the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission 1 to 4 p.m.
On April 24, commissioners will convene an executive session at 8:30 a.m. at Tolovana Inn, 3400 S Hemlock Street, to discuss acquisition priorities and opportunities and potential litigation. Executive sessions are closed to the public. A business meeting will begin at 10 a.m. in the same location and will be open to the public.
Anyone may attend or listen to the business meeting; instructions on how to listen will be posted on the commission web page prior to the meeting. The business meeting includes time for informal public comment related to any items not on the agenda. Registration is required to speak at the meeting if attending online, and is available online at bit.ly/registerapr2024commission. The deadline to register to speak at the meeting virtually is 5 p.m. April 19. No advance registration is required to speak in person at the meeting. Time per speaker is limited to three minutes. Please submit written public comments by 5 p.m. April 19 to chris.havel@oprd.oregon.gov.
The full agenda and supporting documents are posted on the commission web page. Notable requests:
- Request to approve legislative concepts: https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/CAC/Documents/2024-04-3a.pdf
- ATV Committee Member Appointment: https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/CAC/Documents/2024-04-6a.pdf
- Request to approve grant recommendations for Recreational Trails Program and Land and Water Conservation Fund (federal grant programs administered by OPRD): https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/CAC/Documents/2024-04-6b.pdf and https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/CAC/Documents/2024-04-6c.pdf
- Request to approve Recreation Hub contract: https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/CAC/Documents/2024-04-6d.pdf
- Request to open rule making on technical correction of Maupin scenic waterway boundary description: https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/CAC/Documents/2024-04-9a.pdf
Anyone needing special accommodations to attend the meeting should contact Denise Warburton, commission assistant, at least three days in advance: denise.warburton@oprd.oregon.gov or 503-779-9729.
The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission promotes outdoor recreation and heritage by establishing policies, adopting rules and setting the budget for the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The seven members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Oregon Senate. They serve four-year terms and meet several times a year at locations across the state.
COOS BAY, Oregon— Celebrate Earth Day this year at a volunteer event dedicated to removing invasive English ivy at Yoakum Point 10 a.m. to noon April 22.
Invasive species of ivy are prevalent throughout the pacific northwest and tend outcompete native plants. Assist park rangers in identifying and eradicating the weed from the park property. Afterward, Ranger Jake will present an interpretation program.
Participants should be prepared to travel on uneven ground at service site. Service will take place outdoors and volunteers should be comfortable wearing work gloves and using hand tools. Snacks will be provided.
- Dress for the weather.
- Closed-toed shoes are recommended.
- Wear something you don’t mind getting dirty.
- Remember to bring a water bottle, sack lunch and work gloves if you have them (some will be provided if not).
Yoakum Point is a roadside pull off for a trailhead that takes visitors to the beach. The address is 90064 Cape Arago Hwy, Coos Bay.
Register for the volunteer event at https://form.jotform.com/230546054450045
If you need to contact staff on the day of the event, please call Park Ranger Jake, 541-294-0644, Park Ranger Jess, 541-888-3732 or Park Specialist Janet at 541-888-3778.
SALEM, Oregon – The Oregon Heritage Commission will meet April 17 in Forest Grove and online. The agenda includes an update on the Commission’s Oregon Cultural Trust Statewide Partner grant funds, a 2024 legislative update related to heritage, arts, and culture, an application for the Heritage All-Star Community designation, committee reports, discussion on outreach for the Oregon Heritage Plan, and nominations for Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission.
This meeting is open to the public and there is an opportunity at the beginning of the meeting for public comment in person and online. For online attendance, registration is required. To view the full agenda and/or to register for the virtual meeting option visit here.
There is one appointed position currently vacant on the Oregon Heritage Commission and two positions that will become vacant July 2024. The Heritage Commission is especially seeking members with knowledge and experience related to community institutions, heritage tourism, or education/higher education and who have experience working with diverse cultural groups. The Commission seeks applications from those that live in the Southern, Willamette Valley, and Central Oregon area.
The Heritage Commission’s nine members represent a diversity of cultural, geographic, and institutional interests. The Commission is the primary agency for coordination of heritage activities in the state. This includes carrying out the Oregon Heritage Plan, increasing efficiency and avoiding duplication among interest groups, developing plans for coordination among agencies and organizations, encouraging tourism related to heritage resources, and coordinating statewide anniversary celebrations.
The group meets four-six times per year in changing locations around the state and will offer virtual options to attend meetings. Commissioners are also asked to occasionally participate in meetings or events in their regions and work on other projects outside of meeting time. Appointed Commissioners are reimbursed for their travel and related expenses while conducting official commission business.
To request appointment, go to Governor Tina Kotek’s Boards and Commissions webpage at https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Pages/board-list.aspx.
More information about the Oregon Heritage Commission is available online at www.oregonheritage.org and from Commission coordinator Katie Henry at 503-877-8834 or katie.henry@oprd.oregon.gov.
Special accommodations for the meeting – including translation services – may be made by calling (503) 986‐0690 or Mary.Newcomb@oprd.oregon.gov at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting.
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SALEM, Oregon – Individuals, organizations and projects that have made outstanding contributions to preserving Oregon’s heritage will receive Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards April 18 in Hillsboro.
“The Award recipients are representative of efforts and activities that are exemplary and go above and beyond for an individual, organization, and project, serving as a model for heritage preservation work in Oregon,” said Katie Henry, Coordinator for the Oregon Heritage Commission. “This year we had a large number of nominations of individuals which goes to show the importance of the people doing this work with passion and creativity and the local, regional, and statewide impact they have.”
2024 Oregon Heritage Excellence Award recipients are:
- Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center for exceptional work in preserving the Maxville townsite, a multi-racial logging community established in Wallowa County in the 1920s.The multi-phased approach included acquisition of the land, project of the last remaining building, archaeological research, and listing the site on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Oscar Hult for his service and dedication to preserving and promoting Albany’s heritage.
- Talent Historical Society’s Documenting the Almeda Fire project, for a comprehensive documentation project following the 2020 Almeda Fire that had a devastating impact on communities in Southern Oregon.
- US Army Corps of Engineers for the Willamette Valley Project Section 106 Programmatic Agreement resulting in a groundbreaking approach to consultation and setting a new standard for collaborative decision-making in historic preservation efforts.
- Peggy Sigler for over three decades of impact in preserving Oregon’s heritage, promoting its value, and heritage advocacy efforts.
- Salem’s Historic Landmarks Commission and its innovative approach in protecting cultural and archaeological resources that serves as a model locally and nationally.
- Kelly Cannon-Miller for her dedication, strategic vision, and collaborative spirit in Deschutes County heritage preservation efforts and beyond.
- Kimberly Moreland for her dedication to and service in documenting, preserving, and championing Oregon's heritage with a focus on Oregon’s African American history.
- The Liberty Theatre, Home of the Little Theatre on the Bay in North Bend, for their extensive renovation effort preserving the theatre's 1924 architecture while modernizing its amenities and accessibility.
- Mark Beach for his 30 years of service in researching and sharing Oregon’s North Coast history.
- Mary Jo Morelli for her dedicated advocacy for historical preservation and education in Forest Grove for over five decades.
- The 2024 Sally Donovan Award for Historic Cemetery Preservation goes to Cricket Soules for nearly two decades of work transforming the Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery from a neglected site into a vibrant community space and educational resource.
In addition to the 12 recipients of a 2024 Oregon Heritage Excellence Award, the Oregon Heritage Commission will also be recognizing 18 standout heritage volunteers from heritage organizations across the state and their critical contributions to heritage preservation efforts in Oregon.
Award recipients will be honored and presented with their award on April 18, 6pm-9pm, at the Venetian, 253 E Main Street, Hillsboro. The Awards Presentation and Dinner is part of the 2024 Oregon Heritage Conference events. Those wanting to attend the Awards event must purchase tickets in advance. Tickets can be purchased here.
The Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards are a program of Oregon Heritage, part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
For more information, contact Katie Henry at 503-877-8834 or katie.henry@oprd.oregon.gov.
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The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries (OCHC) will meet in Forest Grove at the Old Train Station and Museum, 1936 19th Avenue, and via online meeting on April 17 at 9:30 a.m. The agenda includes discussion of cemetery record preservation, a presentation from the Oregon Mortuary and Cemetery Board on operating cemetery requirements, and a presentation from Oregon State Archives on cemetery related records and support for local governments and special districts. The meeting is open to the public and the agenda includes an opportunity for public comment. Meeting information is on the agenda and you can follow this link to register for online access information.
State law established the seven-member Commission to maintain a listing of all historic cemeteries and gravesites in Oregon; promote public education on the significance of historic cemeteries; and help obtain financial and technical assistance for restoring, improving and maintaining their appearances. For more information about commission activities, contact coordinator Kuri Gill at 503-986-0685 or by e-mail at kuri.gill@oprd.oregon.gov.
Special accommodations for the meeting – including translation services – may be made by calling (503) 986‐0690 or Mary.Newcomb@oprd.oregon.gov at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting. For call-in details and the agenda or more information about the commission, visit www.oregonheritage.org.
COOS BAY, Oregon— Come share your gardening skills or learn new ones as a garden volunteer at Shore Acres State Park.
Join rangers in caring for the gardens 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Friday of every month from April through September. Tasks vary depending on the season and could include cleaning out the pond, pruning roses, trimming shrubs, pulling weeds, mulching, planting and helping to remove invasive species.
The 2024 garden volunteer schedule:
- April 19: Pond clean out
- May 17: Prepare for summer
- June 21: Garden clean up
- July 19: Garden clean up
- Aug. 16: English ivy pull
- Sept. 20: Prepare for fall
Sign up for one or more of these events at https://form.jotform.com/240225153017140
Participants should be prepared to travel a short distance on uneven ground and trails to the service site. Service will take place outdoors, and volunteers should be comfortable wearing work gloves and using hand tools.
Dress for the weather. Closed-toed shoes are recommended. Wear something you don’t mind getting dirty. Remember to bring a water bottle, sack lunch and work gloves if you have them (some will be provided if not).
For more information, contact Ranger Hayward or go to https://form.jotform.com/240225153017140.
Salem, Ore. – The State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) will meet March 29 on Zoom to consider a nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. The SACHP meeting is open to the public.
Friday’s meeting agenda includes the hearing of one proposed nomination.
The business meeting on Friday will begin at 11:00 a.m. Anyone may listen to the meeting and instructions on how to attend electronically will be posted on the commission web page prior to the meeting. Registration is required to speak at the meeting, and is available online at https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Commissions.aspx#SACHP
On Friday, the committee will review the Malmgren Garage, Talent, Jackson County.
For specific hearing times, refer to the online agenda: www.oregonheritage.org (click on “Commissions & Committees” at top of page and look under “State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation”).
The SACHP is a nine-member governor-appointed citizen commission with credentials in many historic preservation-related fields.
Nominations recommended by the SACHP go to the National Park Service, which maintains the Register under the authority of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.
This effort aligns with the Oregon Historic Preservation Plan goal to increase the thematic diversity of Oregon properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It also supports the goals to include more voices and increase access to Oregon heritage that are part of the Oregon Heritage Plan.
The conference call is accessible to people with disabilities. Special accommodations for the meeting may be made with at least three days of advance notice by calling (503) 986-0690.
More information about the National Register of Historic Places process is online at www.oregonheritage.org.
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