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
- Cape Meares Community Recognized at Tillamook County Townhall MeetingSenator Merkley and Congresswoman Bonamici present flag to Cape Meares Community Association, pictured here with Kathy Burke, Wendy Burroughs, Narayan Lincoln, Miriam Fultz, and Beverly Stein, at the Tillamook Townhall meeting February 25, 2025.
- CMCA Board Support for Eelgrass Protection HB3580CMCA Support for Eel Grass Protection Bill HB3580If you are interested in learning about the importance of eelgrass protection, the Tillamook Bay Estuaries Partnership’s eelgrass expert, Flynn DeLaney, will present information and results of a study he has conducted focusing on eelgrass in Tillamook Bay. The presentation is open to the public, on Thursday, February … Continue reading CMCA Board Support for Eelgrass Protection HB3580
- Watershed Conservancy Project 2024 Award for Excellence in Community StewardshipThe Tillamook County Visitors Association recognized the Watershed Conservancy Project with the 2024 award for Excellence in Community Stewardship. CMCA President Beverly Stein represented the community at the February 2025 TCVA Awards banquet.