@article {83236, title = {Climate vulnerability assessment for Pacific salmon and steelhead in the California Current Large Marine Ecosystem}, journal = {PLoS One}, volume = {14}, number = {7}, year = {2019}, note = {This article is a major scientific overview of the vulnerability of Pacific Coast anadromous salmonids to climate change. {\textquotedblleft}Nearly all listing units faced high exposures to projected increases in stream temperature, sea surface temperature, and ocean acidification. . . Anthropogenic factors, especially migration barriers, habitat degradation, and hatchery influence, have reduced the adaptive capacity of most steelhead and salmon populations. Enhancing adaptive capacity is essential to mitigate for the increasing threat of climate change. Collectively, these results provide a framework to support recovery planning that considers climate impacts on the majority of West Coast anadromous salmonids{\textquotedblright} (from the Abstract). Projections were made about Oregon coast coho salmon.}, pages = {e0217711}, edition = {2019, Jul. 24}, keywords = {Oregon Coast, Pacific salmonids = Oncorhynchus spp., Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, climate change, depleted populations, ecosystem health, endangered species, habitats, hatcheries, human impacts, life history, ocean acidification, water temperatur}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0217711 }, url = {https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0217711 }, author = {Crozier, Lisa G. and McClure, Michelle M. and Beechie, Tim and Bograd, Steven J. and Boughton, David A. and Carr, Mark and Cooney, Thomas D. and Dunham, Jason B. and Greene, Correigh M. and Haltuch, Melissa A. and Hazen, Elliott L. and Holzer, Damon M. and Huff, David O. and Johnson, Rachel C. and Jordan, Chris E. and Kaplan, Isaac C. and Lindley, Steven T. and Mantua, Nathan J. and Moyle, Peter B. and Myers, James M. and Nelson, Mark W. and Spence, Brian C. and Weitkamp, Laurie A. and Williams, Thomas H. and Willis-Norton, Ellen} } @article {82621, title = {Climate vulnerability assessment for Pacific salmon and steelhead in the California Current Large Marine Ecosystem}, journal = {PLoS One}, volume = {14}, number = {7}, year = {2019}, note = {This article is a major scientific overview of the vulnerability of Pacific Coast anadromous salmonids to climate change. {\textquotedblleft}Nearly all listing units faced high exposures to projected increases in stream temperature, sea surface temperature, and ocean acidification. . . Anthropogenic factors, especially migration barriers, habitat degradation, and hatchery influence, have reduced the adaptive capacity of most steelhead and salmon populations. Enhancing adaptive capacity is essential to mitigate for the increasing threat of climate change. Collectively, these results provide a framework to support recovery planning that considers climate impacts on the majority of West Coast anadromous salmonids{\textquotedblright} (from the Abstract). Projections were made about Oregon coast coho salmon.}, pages = {e0217711}, edition = {2019, Jul. 24}, keywords = {Oregon Coast, Pacific salmonids = Oncorhynchus spp., Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, climate change, depleted populations, ecosystem health, endangered species, habitats, hatcheries, human impacts, life history, ocean acidification, water temperatur}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0217711 }, url = {https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0217711 }, author = {Crozier, Lisa G. and McClure, Michelle M. and Beechie, Tim and Bograd, Steven J. and Boughton, David A. and Carr, Mark and Cooney, Thomas D. and Dunham, Jason B. and Greene, Correigh M. and Haltuch, Melissa A. and Hazen, Elliott L. and Holzer, Damon M. and Huff, David O. and Johnson, Rachel C. and Jordan, Chris E. and Kaplan, Isaac C. and Lindley, Steven T. and Mantua, Nathan J. and Moyle, Peter B. and Myers, James M. and Nelson, Mark W. and Spence, Brian C. and Weitkamp, Laurie A. and Williams, Thomas H. and Willis-Norton, Ellen} } @article {82391, title = {Coordinated Population Forecast for Lincoln County, its Urban Growth Boundaries (UGB), and Area Outside UGBs 2017-2067}, volume = {no.29}, year = {2017}, note = {In-migration from areas outside Lincoln County, and mortality of an aging population are the major drivers of population levels in the area. {\textquotedblleft}Lincoln County{\textquoteright}s total population is forecast to grow by 12,684 persons (27 percent) from 2017 to 2067, which translates into a total countywide population of 60,628 in 2067 (Figure 15). The population is forecast to grow at the highest rate {\textemdash} 0.7 percent per year {\textemdash} in the near-term (2017-2025). This anticipated population growth in the near-term is based on three core assumptions: (1) Lincoln County{\textquoteright}s economy will continue to strengthen in the next 10 years; (2) middle-aged persons will continue to migrate into the county; (3) empty nesters and retirees will continue to migrate into the county, thus increasing deaths{\textquotedblright} (p.19)}, month = {2017, Jun. 30}, pages = {42 p.}, institution = {Portland State University. Population Research Center}, address = {Portland, Or.}, keywords = {Lincoln County, Depoe Bay (Or.), Lincoln City (Or.), Newport (Or.), Siletz (Or.), Toledo (Or.), Waldport (Or.), Yachats (Or.), demographics, population count, mathematical modeling}, url = {https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1029\&context=opfp }, author = {Jurjevich, Jason R. and Chun, Nicholas and Rancik, Kevin and Proehl, Risa and Michel, Julia; and Harada, Matt and Rynerson, Charles and Morris, Randy} } @article {80266, title = {Sea star wasting disease in the keystone predator Pisaster ochraceus in Oregon: insights into differential population impacts, recovery, predation rate, and temperature effects from long-term research}, journal = {PLoS One}, volume = {11}, year = {2016}, note = {The Sea Star Wasting Disease episode of 2013-2015 was one of the largest marine epidemics ever recorded. At some sites, over 90\% of sea stars were killed. This paper focuses on an important sea star in Oregon, the keystone predator, the ochre sea star Pisaster ochraceus. By feeding on mussels and barnacles, the ochre sea star creates space in the intertidal for other organisms, including kelp, chitons, anemones, limpets and sea urchins. Will the deaths of so many predators cause a rapid expansion of their prey? Will the structure of the intertidal zone be changed for many years? The authors suggest that there is a need {\textquotedblleft}for detailed coast-wide investigation of the effects of this outbreak.{\textquotedblright} (from the Abstract) The causes of the outbreak are investigated, and detailed descriptions of environmental factors and population numbers are given. There is a link to an important correction associated with this article.}, keywords = {Cape Meares, Fogarty Creek, Boiler Bay, Seal Rock, Yachats Beach, Strawberry Hill, Tokatee Klootchman, Cape Arago, Cape Blanco, Port Orford Head, Rocky Point, Ochre sea star = Pisaster ochraceus, California mussel = Mytilus californianus, community ecol}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0157302 }, url = {https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0153994}, author = {Menge, Bruce A. and Cerny-Chipman, Elizabeth B. and Johnson, Angela and Sullivan, Jenna and Gravem, Sarah and Chan, Francis} } @article {76921, title = {Community clusters of tsunami vulnerability in the US Pacific Northwest}, journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America}, volume = {112}, number = {17}, year = {2015}, note = {{\textquotedblleft}We present an analytical framework for understanding community-level vulnerability to tsunamis that integrates population exposure, demographic sensitivity, and evacuation potential. We identify three types of communities along the US Pacific Northwest coast that are directly threatened by tsunamis associated with a Cascadia subduction zone earthquake: (i) demographically diverse with low numbers of exposed people, (ii) high numbers of exposed populations but sufficient time to evacuate, and (iii) moderate numbers of exposed populations but insufficient time to evacuate.{\textquotedblleft} (p.5354) The authors identified Seaside as the most vulnerable community on the Oregon Coast. This is an open-access article.}, month = {2015, Apr.15}, pages = {p.5354-55359}, keywords = {Bay City (Or.), coastal hazards, Coos Bay (Or.), Depoe Bay (Or.), Dunes City (Or.), earthquakes, environmental policy and law, Florence (Or.), Gold Beach (Or.), Lincoln City (Or.), Lincoln County (Or.), Newport (Or.), North Bend (Or.), Port Orford (Or.), Reedsport (Or.), Seaside (Or.), Tillamook (Or.), Toledo (Or.), tsunamis, Waldport (Or.), Yachats (Or.)}, doi = {www.pnas.org/cgi/doi/10.1073/pnas.1420309112 }, url = {https://www.pnas.org/content/112/17/5354}, author = {Wood, Nathan J. and Jones, Jeanne and Spielman, Seth and Schmidtlein, Matthew C.} } @article {52416, title = {Adapting to climate change on the Oregon coast: lines in the sand and rolling easements}, journal = {Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation}, volume = {28}, year = {2013}, note = {In this important article, the authors argue that Oregon should be working to strengthen its laws now in order to have the flexibility and legal framework to enable it to adapt to a changing climate and sea level rise. {\textquotedblleft}Processes are needed to decide what infrastructure will be replaced and what will not before these inevitable events occur. . . . Planning can ensure that shoreline armoring does not eliminate public access along the shore or total loss of sand on Oregon{\textquoteright}s beaches. Planning tools can make clear that the public access boundary does migrate inland, even if the shoreline migrates onto an inland parcel across which the public does not currently have access.{\textquotedblright} (p.514)}, pages = {p.447-514}, keywords = {Alsea Bay, Alsea Spit, beaches, Cape Lookout State Park, climate change, coastal hazards, environmental law and policy, environmental policy and law, erosion, flooding, Netarts Bay, New River, physical modifications, riprap, sand spits, shorelines, The Capes, Tillamook Bay, tsunamis, wave heights}, url = {https://scholarsbank.uoregon.edu/xmlui/handle/1794/17378}, author = {Johnson, Courtney B. and Schell, Steven R.} } @book {83008, title = {Freshwater Mussels of the Pacific Northwest}, year = {2009}, note = {2nd edition. Freshwater mussels are among the most endangered animals on earth. Over 70\% of all freshwater mussel species in North America are considered threatened or endangered, and 35 species are believed to be extinct. Freshwater mussels serve as important bioindicators, being sensitive to stream temperatures, dissolved oxygen, sedimentation and pollution. This valuable guide will aid in awareness of the value of these species, as well as in identification.}, pages = {51 p.}, publisher = {Xerxes Society for Invertebrate Conservation}, organization = {Xerxes Society for Invertebrate Conservation}, edition = {2nd}, chapter = {51 p.}, address = {Portland, Or. }, keywords = {anatomy, aquatic invertebrates, bivalves, general, life history information, mollusks, mussels, taxonomy, water quality}, url = {https://xerces.org/sites/default/files/2018-05/09-002_02_XercesSoc_Freshwater-Mussels-of-the-PNW_web.pdf}, author = {Nedeau, Ethan Jay and Smith, Allan K. and Stone, Jen and Jepsen, Sarina} } @inbook {34276, title = {Geoarchaeological themes in a dynamic coastal environment, Lincoln and Lane Counties, Oregon}, booktitle = {Volcanoes to Vineyards: Geologic Field Trips through the Dynamic Landscape of the Pacific Northwest}, series = {Field guide (Geological Society of America)}, volume = {15}, year = {2009}, note = {"In many ways, the modern Oregon coastline bears little resemblance to that associated with prehistoric coastal peoples prior to 3000 years ago..." (from the abstract). Examines how geological forces (earthquakes, sea level rise) have changed the landscape and obscured early peoples{\textquoteright} occupations of the area. First stop on the tour is at the main HMSC parking lot, and the second stop is at Yaquina Head. Mentions Siletz, Yaquina, Alsea, Yachats and Siuslaw paleorivers. Includes maps showing paleorivers and what was above water before all the ice melted.}, pages = {p.332-348}, publisher = {Geological Society of America}, organization = {Geological Society of America}, address = {Boulder, Colo.}, keywords = {archeology, Florence dune sheet, geology, Neptune State Park, Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center, paleosciences, subsidence, tsunamis, Yaquina Bay, Yaquina Head}, url = {https://www.researchgate.net/publication/290241966_Geoarchaeological_themes_in_a_dynamic_coastal_environment_Lincoln_and_Lane_Counties_Oregon}, author = {Davis, Loren G. and Jenevein, Steven A. and Punke, Michele L. and Noller, Jay S. and Jones, Julia A. and Willis, Samuel C.} } @mastersthesis {37141, title = {Patterns of Natural Selection and Demography in Coastal Oregon Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) Populations: Evidence from Neutral and Olfactory Receptor Gene-Linked Markers }, year = {2009}, note = {"For Pacific salmon, the evolution of local adaptations depends upon the species{\textquoteright} propensity to return, or {\textquotedblleft}home{\textquotedblright}, to natal streams at time of reproduction. Pacific salmon use olfactory cues to guide homing behavior, yet little is known about the genetics of olfaction in salmon. In this study, I use putatively neutral microsatellite markers to estimate demographic parameters and describe the population genetic structure of Oregon Coastal coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch). . . I then used genomic sequence data from nine species of salmon and trout to infer the evolutionary history for eight olfactory receptor genes. . . Finally, I used molecular markers linked to olfactory receptor genes to test for a signal of selection among coho salmon populations from different rivers." (from the Abstract) Found the Coos Bay salmon were the major source of straying in the south coast, while Nehalem River salmon did most of the straying on the north coast. }, pages = {111 p.}, school = {Oregon State University}, type = {Doctoral dissertation}, edition = {Ph. D.}, chapter = {Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife, Fisheries}, address = {Corvallis, Or.}, keywords = {Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, genetics, geographic distribution, population biology, theses}, url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/graduate_thesis_or_dissertations/gh93h230k}, author = {Johnson, Marc Aaron} } @article {51966, title = {Genetic structure, migration, and patterns of allelic richness among coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) populations of the Oregon coast}, journal = {Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences}, volume = {65}, year = {2008}, note = {Studied genotypic data from eight microsatellite loci to characterize Oregon coastal coho salmon. "The Coos, Umpqua, Smith and Coquille rivers appear to form a southern group, whereas the Nehalem, Tillamook, Wilson, Necanicum, Nestucca, Trask, and Salmon rivers form a loosely defined northern group." (p.1278) Major sources of migrating (straying) coho are the Coos River in the south and the Nehalem River in the north. "Consequently, populations of the central coast ... receive relatively balanced immigrant contributions from the major source populations." (p.1280) In this context, the Yachats River is anomalous. While it receives some of the highest numbers of immigrant fish, the source of immigrants varies from year to year, and "aligns with distant southern and northern populations between years." (p.1278)}, pages = {p.1274-1285}, keywords = {Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, genetics, geographic distribution, population biology}, author = {Johnson, Marc A. and Banks, Michael A.} } @article {12181, title = {Cascadia tsunami deposit database [electronic resource]}, volume = {no.03-13}, year = {2003}, pages = {24 p.}, address = {[Menlo Park, Calif.]}, keywords = {bibliography, coastal hazards, earthquakes, geology, landslides, tsunamis}, url = {https://pubs.usgs.gov/publication/ofr0313}, author = {Peters, Robert and Jaffe, Bruce and Gelfenbaum, Guy and Peterson, Curt} } @article {51841, title = {Littoral cell response to interannual climatic forcing 1983-1987 on the Central Oregon Coast, USA}, journal = {Journal of Coastal Research}, volume = {6}, year = {1999}, note = {Discusses the migration of sand in a littoral cell from south Lincoln County, Oregon beaches following the El Nino of 1982-83, and the eventual reappearance of the sand. Black-and-white photographs, graphs, charts. Erosion of sea-cliffs off Yachats Point discussed.. }, pages = {pp.87-110}, type = {1999, Winter}, keywords = {climate, erosion, wave height data, Yachats Poiint, Yachats River}, author = {Peterson, Curt D. and Jackson, Philip L. and O{\textquoteright}Neil, Douglas J. and Rosenfeld, Charles L. and Kimerling, A. Jon} } @book {36746, title = {Status review of coastal cutthroat trout from Washington, Oregon, and California}, series = {NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS-NWFSC}, year = {1999}, note = {The Biological Review Team concluded that coastal stocks of cutthroat trout were not presently at risk of extinction. Appendix 1-A gives the known history of hatchery releases in streams and lakes.}, month = {1999}, publisher = {Northwest Fisheries Science Center}, organization = {Northwest Fisheries Science Center}, address = {[Seattle, Wash.]}, keywords = {Alsea Fish Hatchery, Alsea River, Chetco River, Coos Bay, Coos River, Coquille River, cutthroat trout = Oncorhynchus clarki, Devils Lake, endangered species, environmental policy and law, general ecosystem description, genetics, hatcheries, history, Kilchis River, life history information, Miami River, Millicoma River, natural resource management, Necanicum River, Nehalem River, Nestucca River, population biology, population count, Rogue River, Salmon River, salmonid species, Sand Creek, Siltcoos Lake, Siuslaw River, Smith River, statistics, Tahkenitch Lake, Tenmile Creek, Tillamook River, Trask River, Umpqua River, Wilson River, Yachats River, Yaquina River}, url = {https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3066}, author = {Johnson, Orlay W. and Ruckelshaus, Mary H. and Grant, W. Stewart and Waknitz, F. William and Garrett, Ann M. and Bryant, Gregory J. and Neely, Kathleen and Hard, Jeffrey J. and Northwest Fisheries Science Center (U.S.),} } @book {51741, title = {Exceptional Aesthetic Resources: Technical Report}, year = {1993}, note = {49 areas on the Oregon coast were found to have "exceptional aesthetic value." Of these, 16 were "Recommended" under Goal 17 (Coastal Shorelines) of Oregon{\textquoteright}s statewide land use planning goals, Cities and counties are primarily responsible for implementing Goal 17. The Yachats Subregion was one of the outstanding areas recommended for its "rocky coastline of picturesque headlands and coves." (p.10) Recommendations for enhancing the esthetic appeal of the area are given.}, publisher = {Jones \& Jones}, organization = {Jones \& Jones}, keywords = {environmental policy and law, natural resource management, Sea Lion Point: Rocky Knoll, Siuslaw National Forest, Yachats}, author = {Jones \& Jones, and Oregon. Dept. of Land Conservation and Development,} } @article {51736, title = {Status of Anadromous Salmonids in Oregon Coastal Basins}, year = {1992}, note = {At the time of this publication, the Yachats River{\textquoteright}s population of wild coho salmon was considered "Depressed." The status of the wild fall Chinook population was not known. The chum salmon run on the Yachats was of "Special Concern," and the biologists noted that the Yachats might not have a "valid population" of chum salmon. The status of the wild steelhead population on the Yachats River was felt to be "Depressed."}, pages = {83 pp.}, institution = {Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife}, keywords = {Alsea River, Beaver Creek, Chetco River, Chinook salmon = Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, chum salmon = Oncorhynchus keta, Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, Coos River, Coquille River, cutthroat trout = Oncorhynchus clarki, depleted populations, hatchery salmonids, Kilchis River, life history information, Miami River, Necanicum River, Nehalem River, Nestucca River, Rogue River, Salmon River, Siletz River, Siltcoos River, Siuslaw River, Sixes River, Smith River, statistics, steelhead trout = Oncorhynchus mykiss, Tahkenitch Creek, Tenmile Creek, Tillamook Bay, Tillamook River, Trask River, Umpqua River, wild salmonids, Wilson River, Yachats River, Yaquina River}, author = {Nickelson, Thomas E. and Nicholas, Jay W. and McGie, Alan M. and Lindsay, Robert B. and Bottom, Daniel L. and Kaiser, Rodney J. and Jacobs, Steven E.} } @book {30081, title = {An Economic Evaluation of Salmonid Fisheries Attributable to Siuslaw National Forest}, year = {1976}, month = {1976}, pages = {12 p.}, publisher = {United States Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region}, organization = {United States Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region}, address = {Corvallis, Or.}, keywords = {economics, hatchery salmonids, Siuslaw National Forest, wild salmonids}, author = {Kunkel, Clair and Janik, Phil and United States. Forest Service. Pacific Northwest Region. and Oregon. Siuslaw National Forest} } @article {83237, title = {Coastal Wetlands of Oregon}, year = {1973}, note = {Excellent photographs and maps.}, month = {1973, Aug.}, institution = {Oregon Coastal Conservation and Development Commission}, keywords = {Alsea River estuary, Beaver Creek estuary, biological, Chetco River estuary, Columbia River estuary, community ecology, Coos River estuary, Coquille River estuary, ecological succession, environmental policy and law, general ecosystem description, human}, author = {Atkins, Glenn J., and Carol A Jefferson} } @book {83006, title = {The stoneflies (Plecoptera) of the Pacific Northwest}, series = {Oregon State Monographs. Studies in Entomology }, volume = {no.3}, year = {1959}, note = {Stoneflies are aquatic insects living in cool, well-oxygenated streams. They are sensitive to the presence of pollutants, and their presence is a valuable indicator of good water quality. They are important food sources for fish, particularly trout. This classic guide includes a dichotomous key and numerous illustrations to help identify species. Note: species names may have changed since this publication was written.}, pages = {85 p.}, publisher = {Oregon State University}, organization = {Oregon State University}, chapter = {95 p.}, address = {Corvallis, Or.}, keywords = {aquatic invertebrates, general, geographic distribution, insects, life history, stoneflies, taxonomy}, url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/technical_reports/sf268986j }, author = {Jewett, Stanley Gordon, Jr.} } @article {52031, title = {Limicolae of the State of Oregon}, journal = {The Auk}, volume = {46}, year = {1929}, note = {This article summarizes twenty-five years of observations of a suborder of migratory shore birds. Two different kinds of curlews were seen at Yachats.}, month = {1929, Apr.}, pages = {p.214-222}, keywords = {birds, geographical distribution, Hudsonian curlew = Numenius phaeopus hudsonicus, Long-billed curlew = Numenius americanus, temporal distribution, Yachats (Or.)}, url = {https://sora.unm.edu/node/14649}, author = {Jewett, Stanley G.} } @article {51486, title = {Description of the Yachats {\textquoteright}smelt," a new species of atherinoid fish from Oregon}, journal = {Proceedings of the United States National Museum}, volume = {45}, year = {1913}, note = {Includes a line drawing (Plate 46) of the fish.}, pages = {p.575-576}, keywords = {Atherinops affinis (oregonia), new species description, smelt, taxonomy, Yachats River}, url = {https://repository.si.edu/handle/10088/14460}, author = {Jordan, David Starr and Snyder, John Otterbein} }