Who We Are

The Redfish Rocks Community Team (RRCT) was established in 2009 and officially recognized by the State of Oregon in 2010. The team works to promote marine stewardship through outreach, education, and community engagement regarding the Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve and MPA.

Members represent a wide range of stakeholder groups, including social and ecological sciences, commercial and recreational fishing, recreation, education, conservation, local government, local business, and watershed councils.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is the agency responsible for the management of Oregon’s marine reserves and marine protected areas.  The team works in collaboration with ODFW, and other partners to develop recommendations for the Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve & MPA in consideration of biological and socioeconomic information. The RRCT serves as an essential liaison between ODFW and the local community regarding marine reserve activities.

Our Mission

We support the success of the Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve and Marine Protected Area through community engagement in marine stewardship.

Advancing marine reserve implementation through community engagement

  • Protecting the natural habitats, ecological services, and biological communities of Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve and Marine Protected Area to enhance resilience of nearshore ecosystems to natural and human-caused effects.
  • Enhancing public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the marine environment, the land-sea connection, and the natural, historical and cultural resources of Redfish Rocks.
  • Supporting the evaluation of social and economic impacts on ocean users and the Port Orford community.
  • Supporting, promoting, and coordinating citizen science at Redfish Rocks.

Partnerships

The RRCT works in partnership with many organizations with complementary missions to advance our mission and theirs regarding marine reserve associated activities.

See our partnership page to learn about opportunities to be involved in marine stewardship activities.

Citizen Science

The RRCT works with our partners to conduct citizen science programs that provide opportunities for community members and visitors to participate in the gathering of  relevant data about marine reserves organisms and habitats. 

Where To Find Us

The RRCT office is located at the Battle Rock Visitor Center in Port Orford, where the team works to engage visitors, and local community members, through educational programs, exhibits, and materials.