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Heceta Head Coastal Conference
P.O. Box 1811
Florence, OR 97439

2nd Annual Heceta Head Coastal Conference

“Oregon’s Ocean: Linking the Science to Policy”

2006 PROGRAM

Morning - Plenary Sessions (Theater, 9:00 a.m.)

Master of Ceremonies - Dr. George Keller, vice president emeritus, Oregon State University

Panel I -- “Wave Energy Power: Why Oregon Looks So Good”

  • The Technology - Dr. Annette von Jouanne, professor, Electrical Engg. & Computer Science, OSU
  • The Regulatory Context - Justin Klure, Sr. Policy Analyst, State Department of Energy
  • Potential Environmental and Ocean User Impacts - Terry Thompson, Lincoln County Commissioner
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    Panel II -- “A National Marine Sanctuary for the Oregon Coast?”

  • What is a National Marine Sanctuary? - Bill Douros, Supt., West Coast Nat´l Marine Sanctuary Program
  • The Governor´s Proposal - Mike Carrier, Governor´s Natural Resources Policy Advisor
  • Feedback from OPAC´s Scoping Process - Scott McMullen, Chair, Ocean Policy Advisory Council

    • Luncheon (Main Hall, Noon)

    Keynote: “The Joint Ocean Commission Initiative Progress and Prospects for National Ocean Policy” - Laura Cantral, Meridian Institute, Washington, D.C. (Invited)

    Afternoon - Plenary Session (Theater, 1:30 p.m.)

    Panel III -- “Looking Ahead: Marine Reserves for the Oregon Coast?”

  • Marine Reserves: Theory and Practice - Dr. Hark Hixon, professor, Zoology, OSU
  • California´s Marine Reserve Experience - John Ugoretz, Calif. Department of Fish and Game (Invited)
  • OPAC's Marine Reserve Planning Process - Dr. James Good, professor emeritus, COAS, OSU
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    Workshop -- Discussion Groups (Main Hall, 3:00 p.m.)

  • Roundtable discussions providing feedback on Ocean Policy Issues.
  • Tables of eight, with facilitator/recorder at each, giving answers to policy issues.
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    Plenary Sessions (Main Hall, 4:00 p.m.)

    Panel IV - “Filling the Gaps: Scientific Research Priorities for Oregon´s Coast Ocean”

  • Physical Processes and Characteristics -- Jack Bath, professor, COAS, OSU
  • Marine Ecosystems - Selina Heppell, Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife, OSU
  • The Human Dimension - Susan Hanna, Marine Economist, Oregon Sea Grant
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    Wrap-up -- Where Do We Go From Here? (Main Hall, 4:45 p.m.) Dr. George Keller, M.C.

    Reception for All Attendees with Speakers -- (Main Hall, 5:00 p.m.)