Plybon Policy Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Surfrider Foundation's Oregon Policy Manager Charlie Plybon gets down to business with the latest on the ocean policy throughout Oregon and the region.
Jordan Cove - A few of the key local, state and federal decision permits and challenges are discussed. More info. can be found at on permitting and Surfrider's actions at these sites:
Surfrider Appeal & Campaign Links
Coastal Zone Management Permits / Tracking
DEQ 401 & Other Permits
Edge Cable / Facebook - Discussion of the incident and abandonment, Surfrider and state actions and policy opportunities.
Surfrider website on incident
State's incident website / tracking
Microplastics with Staff Scientist Katie Day - Katie discusses some of the latest science on microplastics, aquaculture and shellfish - scary stuff!
Recent Microplastic Study on Shellfish
Summary of study here
In this Episode:
Surfrider Oregon on Race, Equity and Inclusion - Learn More
Plastic Pollution - Expert Policy Panel created to inform 2021 legislative work
Rocky Habitat - New public process to protect ocean habitats - Learn More
OPRD Budget - Shortfalls and expected cuts to facilities, stewardship staff, etc.
Recent Victories! Newport Beach Access/Jump Off Joe ; Pacific City Beach Fencing ; Cannon Beach Sea Walls
Surfrider HQ:
- Surfrider Responds to Racial Violence
Education
- Anti-racism Toolkit
- Sustainability Orgs. Support Black Community
- A Hidden History: Oregon's Black Exclusion Laws
- Oregon-specific Organizations, Ed. Resources, Article Films, etc.
Support
- Color of Change
- NAACP WeAreDoneDying Campaign
- NAACP Legal Defense Fund
Take Action!
- Color of Change running list of campaign actions / petitions
- Stop the Drilling! Industrial oil drilling in low income communities of color
-First Week of Session -Plastic Bag Ban Toolkit -Ocean Climate Bill -Legislative Rundown: Bills of Support / Concern
Legislative Committee Days
Bag Ban Update
Ocean Science Trust Bill
-Ocean Acidification & “Ocean” Climate Change
-Marine Reserves Evaluation
Dave Fox of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's Marine Program has spent over 30 years characterizing, researching and supporting management of Oregon's nearshore marine resources. He's also avid surfer, growing up surfing Ocean Beach in the 70s and eventually migrating to the Oregon coast to work (and play) in our beloved marine environment. From his early days surfing and researching the ocean to his present role at ODFW and constant presence in the lineup, Dave's got some stories. From advancing technologies to that time Greenpeace's Rainbow Warrior commandeered their research vessel in a political act to stop seabed mining off the southern Oregon coast, this episode captures some highlights stories from his over 30 years of professional and personal experiences.
International Surfing Day June 15: https://www.surfrider.org/isd
- Otter Rock n' Roll Youth Surf Contest: http://otterrockandroll.com/
Plastic Pollution Bill Update
- HB 2509 - Plastic Bags
- HB 2883 - Polystyrene
World Ocean Day Celebrate
Plastic Pollution Bill Update
- HB 2509 - Plastic Bags
- HB 2883 - Polystyrene
In this episode:
Honoring Jackie Winters
Plastic Pollution Legislative Update
- SB 90 (Straws)
- HB 2883 (Polystyrene)
- HB 2509 (Plastic Bags)
In this episode:
The Senate walk-out
Surfrider Gratitude
Plastic Bills
- SB 90 (Straws)
- HB 2883 (Polystyrene take-out)
- HB 2509 (Plastic Bags)