The ocean continues to draw the attention of the federal government for its importance to our nation. On January 27, 2021 President Biden issued an Executive Order on Tackling Climate Change at Home and Abroad. While not specifically focused solely on our oceans, it does set goals and a path for conserving 30 percent of both our ocean and land resources by 2030 that resulted in the Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful report. The executive order also set the goal of doubling renewable offshore wind energy by 2030. Oregon’s offshore waters have long been seen as having potential for wind energy devolopment along the west coast, and the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is currently working with the Oregon Deptment of Land Conservation and Development to identify areas that may be suitable. More information of these ongoing activities can be found on the BOEM website.