OPAC Meetings
The governor-appointed Ocean Policy Advisory Council works with the public to make recommendations on issues of ocean policy ranging from ocean-based energy generation plans to developing marine reserves in the territorial sea. The council's Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) is chaired by the Sea Grant director serves and under OPAC rules serves as a member of the Council's Executive Board.
Information about upcoming and past OPAC and STAC meetings is available below.
The Ocean Policy Advisory Council met virtually on September 29, 2022.
The Ocean Policy Advisory Council met virtually on November 4, 2021.
The Ocean Policy Advisory Council met virtually on May 17th 2021.
The OPAC Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) met on February 17, 2025. Watch the meeting recording and access the meeting summary and relevant documents below.
Meeting Documents:
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STAC is not required to include public comment as part of their meetings, however all meetings of the STAC shall be available and accessible to the public to attend.
Meeting agendas and summaries are available using the table below.
The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development maintains this website. Please contact the Marine Affairs Coordinator below for more information or with comments.
Andy Lanier
Marine Affairs Coordinator
635 Capitol St. NE, Suite 150
Salem, OR 97301-2540
Andy.Lanier@dlcd.oregon.gov