The Oregon Ocean Science Trust (Trust) is seeking volunteers committed to stewardship of Oregon’s ocean and coastal resources to join the seven-member Trust. The appointed members would be one of five voting members appointed by the State Land Board.
About the Oregon Ocean Science Trust
In establishing the Trust, the Oregon Legislature created an opportunity for our state to understand how our ocean is changing and to help ensure a thriving coastal environment and economy for future generations. The Trust is charged with:
Connecting the many ways ocean science matters for Oregon. Understanding the changes occurring off our coast matters to many, from communities whose economies depend on fishing to the millions of Oregonians and visitors who explore our shoreline every year. The Trust aims to promote innovative, collaborative, community-oriented approaches to research and monitoring of Oregon’s ocean and coastal resources.
Supporting science Oregon can count on. By promoting peer-reviewed competitive research and monitoring, the Trust increases the availability of reliable science that answers priority questions for understanding and managing Oregon’s coastal resources.
Investing in essential ocean research for a thriving environment and economy. By establishing a competitive grant program, the Trust will put independent science in the hands of the communities, businesses, and governments that need better information about Oregon’s ocean and coastal resources.