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Our Programs and Campaigns

Discover our latest campaigns focused on education and mile adoption, enhancing estuarine ecosystem resilience, and combatting climate change for a sustainable Oregon Coast.

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CoastWatch

CoastWatch offers opportunities to learn about shoreline ecology and contribute to coastal research and conservation by adopting a mile of the Oregon coast.

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Campaign for Oregon’s Estuaries

The Campaign for Oregon’s Estuaries aims to build a strong popular movement for conserving our estuarine resources based on a broad public understanding of the importance of these ecosystems, where rivers meet the sea.

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Oregon Beaches Forever

Our mission is to safeguard Oregon's public beaches for future generations and ensure the preservation of our coastlines and communities as we adapt to climate change

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Coastal Conservation Events

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Coastal Testimonials

Stories from the Shoreline

Participating in CoastWatch’s shoreline monitoring program has connected me with the beauty of Oregon’s coast on a profound level. It’s a privilege to contribute to its preservation and share my stories.

-- Sarah L., Coastal Enthusiast

Without the CoastWatch Program Manager’s expertise in marine debris surveys, there is no way we would have made as much progress as we did with piloting and revising the Marine Debris Mapping Educator’s Guide. Students flourished while implementing the Marine Debris Mapping protocol and teachers gained confidence as environmental educators. We connected teachers to resources and helped students meet standards in engaging ways, energizing our next generation of stewards through relevant citizen science work.

-- Denise Harrington, NOAA Teacher at Sea 2022, Fellow 2023

Participating in the CoastWatch in the Schools program during the 2022-2023 school year had a transformative effect for students enrolled in two of my science courses: Scientific Writing and Climate Change Biology.

-- Molly Sultany, High School Teacher, Northwest Academy, Portland

CoastWatch is a program that provides amazing educational opportunities in the form of class visits and field trips for schools up and down the Oregon coast. I worked with the CoastWatch Program Manager last year and found the experience extremely valuable for my students.

-- Patrick Farinholt, 4th grade teacher at Kalmiopsis Middle School

The Art and Ecology Workshop was definitely one of the highlights of my time in the program.

-- Annika Bratton, Curry Watersheds Partnership, now a 5th grade teacher at Riley Creek Elementary

I appreciated the CoastWatch Program Manager’s enthusiasm, practical suggestions, and her extensive background knowledge about ecosystems along the Oregon Coast. Over the past year, this initial meeting evolved into a vibrant, on-going partnership with CoastWatch.

-- Molly Sultany, High School Teacher, Northwest Academy, Portland

Thank you for creating the CoastWatch in the Schools program and initiating and leveraging Oregon students’ research to help educate all of us, while creating stewards of the future.

-- Barbara Folawn, daughter of Bob Bacon, co-founder of Oregon Shores and lead campaigner for the Oregon Beach Bill

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