Thursday April 6, 2023, 6:30 PM

Pacific Maritime Heritage Center or by Zoom

On Thursday April 6 at 6:30 PM,we hosted a presentation about the unique landscapes just south of Yachats.  Paul Engelmeyer discussed the history and ecology of the wilderness between Cape Perpetua and Heceta Head, including the Cummins, Rock, Ten Mile, and Big Creeks. Additionally, Evan Hayduk, Council coordinator of the MCWC, discussed more recent restoration and management to improve habitat further.

The area is special for many birds and other wildlife.  It is designated as a “Globally Significant Important Bird Area” (IBA) and is near the Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve and Seabird Protected Area. These efforts tie into wider efforts from Baja to Alaska to improve habitat for migratory birds and marine life.

Paul, a founding member and long-term officer of the MidCoast Watersheds Council,drew on his years of experience managing the Ten Mile Creek Sanctuary (located near Yachats) for the Portland Audubon.  He has also managed lands for The Wetlands Conservancy located in Alsea Bay, Beaver Creek and Yaquina Bay.

The live event was streamed via Zoom, but we had some technical difficulties recording this presentation, so a rerecording of the talk can be found below:

The slides form the presentation can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qPlEeWi-Ua-P-ek6kDJJRt4tv7Jb8x0q/view?usp=sharing