About
Chapman Point is a Marine Garden
Marine Gardens are designated to protect rocky habitat resources through public enjoyment, learning opportunities, and by maintaining ecological integrity. No change to fish harvest beyond baseline ODFW regulations. No take of invertebrate or marine plant harvest in the intertidal except for single mussels for recreational bait and scientific research permits*.
management
Site Management
Chapman Point was designated as a Marine Garden in 2024. The original site proposal can be found here: Chapman Point Marine Garden Site Proposal, 2020.
The site management plan for Chapman Point is currently being drafted. You can follow this process here: Rocky Habitats Management Plan Development.
Regulations
No take of shellfish and other invertebrates in the intertidal with the exception of single mussels (for bait).