The small community of Cape Meares is nestled in a dramatic landscape of beaches, grassy dunes, lake/wetlands, and coastal forests. The community has about 160 homes—a mix of permanent and intermittent residents, as well as visitors in short-term rentals—a volunteer-run fire station and a community center.
Cape Meares Community Association
The Cape Meares Community Association (CMCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed supporting community projects, promoting ecologically sound stewardship and creating a forum for the community.
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Latest Community News
- Aging in Place & Preparing for End of LifeVisit the dedicated Cape Meares project page to see the North Coast EOL presentation and the results from the October 2024 community discussion and rankings of potential projects.
- CMCA Board Adopts Aging in Place and Preparing for End of Life ProjectThis project will offer the community information about these topics, create places to discuss issues and concerns and consider what kinds of things we can do to support each other as we age. This a very relevant topic for our community as the median age is 75. Please join your neighbors on October 26, 10 … Continue reading CMCA Board Adopts Aging in Place and Preparing for End of Life Project
- Watershed ConservancyOctober 2024 Another Step Forward! We received two important documents from the Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge that constitute important steps for Cape Meares Forest protection. Read more on the Watershed Conservancy page