Mission statement

OCZMA serves local elected officials on the Oregon Coast. OCZMA is a clearinghouse of objective information on issues relating to the Oregon Coast—this information is then shared with the state and federal government. OCZMA conducts studies on the Oregon Coast's economy and carries out applied research to improve the standard of living in the region. Through our extensive network of local government officials and many other partners, OCZMA gives voice to the concerns and needs of coastal residents.

	OCZMA Wave Energy Newsletter (June 2008) OCZMA's newsletter on wave energy will provide an insider's perspective on the recent history of wave energy development in Oregon.[more]

	U.S. Highway 101 Newsletter The Rocky Creek Wooden Bridge photo to the left (later named the Ben Jones Bridge) was provided courtesy of the Lincoln County Historical Society (LCHS) and is included in the Newsletter. [more]

	An Evolving Coastal Economy: The Latest Study OCZMA's Updated report on the Oregon Coast's economy was completed in 2006. The study breaks data down to the county-level, a scale which renders the information relevant to many people at the local level.[more]

	Using Telecommunications to Transform the Oregon Coast Economy OCZMA completed a Report entitled "Oregon Coastal Telecommunications Economic Development Strategy in September 2005. This was a year-and-a-half project.[more]

	Oregon Rural Congress to Meet in August 2008 Oregon Rural Congress to meet August 21-22, 2008 in Cascade Locks, Oregon.[more]