A growing number of agricultural enterprises across the country are entering the arena of agritourism to diversify their operations and generate additional income. Agritourism is defined as any commercial enterprise at a working farm or ranch conducted for the enjoyment of visitors that generates supplemental income for the owner. Understanding...
The West Coast groundfish industry collapsed in 2000, but it recovered through the efforts of regulators, scientists and the fleet. Now it is working to rebuild the market and reconnect with a formerly active fishing ground along Oregon’s nearshore. In this report, we define nearshore as the shelf that extends...
This publication provides information about transient lodging taxes (TLTs) to tourism-industry stakeholders and community decision-makers such as hotels, restaurants, tour operators, resource managers, county commissioners, city councils, chambers of commerce, visitor centers, and local citizens and elected officials. TLTs are one form of local revenue generated through the tourism industry...
This report describes results of the third year of an evaluation of the online presence and prices of companies on the Oregon coast that offer tours for kayaking, salmon fishing and whale watching. It also compares those 2019 results with findings from 2017 and 2018. Our aim was to see...
Educational poster of invasive Koi fish. The spread of these fish is often traced to pet owners who release them into wild habitats when they no longer want to care for them. The poster is on display at Hatfield Marine Science Center Visitor Center is Newport, Oregon.
The StreamWebs Field and Classroom Watershed Investigation Curriculum is designed to help formal and nonformal educators use StreamWebs as a platform to conduct meaningful, field-based, student-driven investigations that continue in the classroom. The desired outcomes are to provide science inquiry-based opportunities for students to work collaboratively in the field in...
The purpose of this study is to understand how NOAA West Watch's content is used, by whom, and how the process of delivering the tool might be improved.
This report is an attempt to address some critical information gaps regarding the effects of dikes and tide gates on coastal ecosystems and fisheries resources. The authors have identified the information needs during their work with landowners, community organizations, and resource management agencies and through a compilation and summary of...
An outdoor interpretive sign that describes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the purpose of the NOAA Marine Operations Centers. Includes image of sign in situ.