2021 Request for Proposal
Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia Research, Monitoring, and Action
Background and Schedule

Background

Oregon’s coastal communities and economies depend on a thriving marine ecosystem. However, ocean acidification and hypoxia (OAH) are endangering Oregon’s ocean resources. The State of Oregon is committed to understanding, actively adapting to, and mitigating OAH, which requires strategic investments of funding. To address the risks and vulnerabilities caused by OAH, the state legislature and the Governor adopted the Oregon Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia Action Plan 2019-2025 (the OAH Action Plan) and committed funding to guide State response efforts. Because Oregon is one of the first places to experience the impacts of OAH globally, these actions will help demonstrate that local actions are meaningful in fighting the global challenges of climate and ocean changes. 

The Oregon Ocean Science Trust (OOST), in consultation with the Oregon Coordinating Council on Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia (OAH Council), requests proposals for ocean and estuarine monitoring, applied research and management planning, and essential communications to address OAH. Through the passage of House Bill 3114 (HB 3114) by the Oregon legislature and the Governor’s signature in 2021, the State of Oregon has provided about $1,000,000 to implement priority actions from the OAH Action Plan. 

Schedule