<p>The Our Ocean campaign seeks to preserve Oregon's unique coastal waters and shoreline through a state-wide coalition of conservationists, scientists, community leaders and those who rely on these waters for their livelihoods and recreation.</p> http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room.aspx <p>Our Ocean, a statewide coalition of Oregon conservationists, scientists, ocean users, local and business leaders, applauded Gov. John Kitzhaber for signing landmark conservation legislation today that designates three marine reserves and protected areas off Cape Falcon, Cascade Head, and Cape Perpetua, creating Oregon’s first system of marine reserves. </p> Mon, 21 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899389626&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Our Ocean&WT.rss_a=Our Ocean Coalition Applauds Oregon’s First System of Marine Reserves&WT.z_contenttype=PressRelease Our Ocean, a statewide coalition of Oregon conservationists, scientists, ocean users, local and businesses leaders expressed support today for the state legislature’s action to designate three marine reserves and protected areas off Cape Falcon, Cascade Head, and Cape Perpetua. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899371681&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Our Ocean&WT.rss_a=Oregon Legislature Approves State's First Network of Marine Reserves&WT.z_contenttype=PressRelease The United Nations has sought to promote the "peaceful use of the seas and ocean, the equitable utilization of their resources, and the study, protection, and preservation of the marine environment," for decades. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:20:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899370894&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Our Ocean&WT.rss_a=Ocean Life in the Balance: Will Science Overcome Politics at Rio+20 Conference?&WT.z_contenttype=OpinionEditorial High seas recognized as critical for sustainable development in UN process. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:50:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899368840&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Our Ocean&WT.rss_a=Pew Encouraged that Ocean Protection is on Rio+20 Agenda&WT.z_contenttype=PressRelease <p>A joint op-ed co-authored by Josh Reichert, Managing Director of The Pew Environment Group, and Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, on the exploitation of the world's oceans.</p> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:55:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899360954&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Our Ocean&WT.rss_a=Fixing Our Broken Oceans&WT.z_contenttype=OpinionEditorial <p>A Greenwire article about the release of the Obama administration's proposed framework to create a National Ocean Policy. Campaign for Healthy Oceans senior officer Christopher Mann is quoted.</p> Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:55:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899360705&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Our Ocean&WT.rss_a=Ruckelshaus, Marine Experts Lend Support to Fledgling White House Ocean Initiative&WT.z_contenttype=NewsArticle <p>Former First Lady Laura Bush's op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal in celebration of Wednesday's World Oceans Day applauds the Pew Environment Group's efforts to support the designation of more than half the world's protected marine waters.</p> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899360477&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Our Ocean&WT.rss_a=Opinion: A New Wave of National Parks&WT.z_contenttype=NewsArticle <p>The Pew Environment Group has launched a new Web site to share the work of our campaigns and research programs. With rich imagery, video, interactive features and news, the site highlights our global work to protect our oceans, preserve our wild lands and promote clean energy.</p> Wed, 02 Mar 2011 08:05:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=328472&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Our Ocean&WT.rss_a=PewEnvironment.org&WT.z_contenttype=Summary Oregon’s Ocean Policy Advisory Council (OPAC)  formally endorsed three marine reserve plans developed by state-appointed community teams made up of science, conservation and industry representatives. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:05:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=62443&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Our Ocean&WT.rss_a=Oregon's Proposed Marine Reserves Clear Near-Final Hurdle&WT.z_contenttype=PressRelease Terms and Conditions Page http://www.pewtrusts.org/terms_and_conditions.aspx