Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-2021, 2023-2024)

Increased engagement with stakeholders on conservation and sustainability (16% increase in engagement, 12% increase in satisfaction from 2017 to 2018)
Initiatives to mitigate impacts of tourism on natural resources (trail restoration, marine debris diversion)

Increased stakeholder engagement and satisfaction (16% increase in engagement, 12% increase in satisfaction from 2017 to 2018)
Workforce training programs (Guest Service Gold, hospitality training)
Community engagement through listening sessions and presentations

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Short-term Goals:

Launched Kind Traveler program, supporting environmental nonprofits.
Over $340,000 in level two charger rebates awarded to the Oregon Coast.
Developed a 2025 North Coast Shuttle route to encourage car-free travel.
Launched EPA Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem Solving Grant focused on equitable transportation.
Launched an EV Charger Planning project to increase access to EV chargers.
Funded tide pool ambassador programs.
Assisted in distributing $115,000 to coastal environmental nonprofits.
Applied for National Renewable Energy Laboratory technical support for coastal EV and grid resiliency planning.
Sponsored the Elakha Alliance Oregon Otter Beer Festival.
Co-hosted an OSU Oregon Applied Sustainability Intern to assist businesses in reducing marine debris pollution.
Developed a food-waste stream mapping and networking project.

Supported the construction of Southworth Park, including a Heritage Pavilion.
Assisted with product development for Oregon Black Pioneers.
Assisted with the formation of a Brookings Public Art Committee.
Supported the promotion of ReUpIt/Art 101.
Supported the Lincoln City Cultural Center “wind wall”.
Sponsored the 2023 Siletz Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow.
Supported the finalization of Lincoln County & the City of Florence AEP6 Studies.
Mobilized $77,500 to support Wheel the World assessments of Seaside and Cannon Beach.
Convened six online TravelAbility calls with coastal tourism stakeholders.
Hosted two workshops and a keynote about accessibility at the 2023 People’s Coast Summit.
Presented to the Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism about accessibility efforts.
Supported efforts to bring David’s Chair all-terrain track wheelchairs to coastal communities.
Hired influencer Cory Lee to highlight accessible travel on the coast.
Supported Dirty Freehub’s successful grant application to develop “All-Access” gravel cycling routes.
Attended the Travelability Emerging Markets Summit.
Developed a state-wide Mobi-mat toolkit.
Mobilized $24,819.42 to support the purchase and implementation of two Mobi-mats.
Curated Black History Month resources in partnership with Oregon Black Pioneers.

Revised Strategic Plan for the next three years.
Hosted quarterly Board Socials and six Subregional Stakeholder Meetings.
Tracked bills and advocated for tourism in the Oregon State Legislature.
Published the Oregon Coast Ports: A Biennial Snapshot report.
Advocated for the importance of trails for tourism.
Held meetings with state-level leadership, county commissioners, and others.
Convened a Strategic Advisory Group with representatives from U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, etc.