The Oregon coast is among the windiest in the world. Harnessing that wind is a part of life. The Wind Moves Us is a series of visual testimonials from people who help us understand the tremendous opportunity afforded to us by this free, reliable, and invisible life-force.
Moe Bowstern is a writer, gallery artist, and puppeteer who lives in Portland, Oregon. Moe performs annually at the Astoria, Oregon Fisher Poets Gathering.
Jack Barth is a physical oceanographer who has spent his career researching coastal ocean circulation. Jack is the Executive Director of Oregon State University’s Marine Studies Initiative.
Josh Norris is the Adventure Leadership Institute director at Oregon State University. Josh goes paragliding at various spots on the Oregon coast any chance he gets, from 7-13 knot winds
Shannon Souza is the co-founder of Oregon Coast Energy Alliance Network and the Policy Director at Pacific Ocean Energy Trust. Shannon is committed to advancing sustainable practices on the Oregon coast.
