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Who We Are
Our Vision and Strategy for the Coast
In Oregon, the beaches belong to the people. For more than 50 years, Oregon Shores has served as the state’s leading voice when it comes to protecting the beaches, headlands, landscapes, and ecosystems that make Oregon’s coast so spectacular and loved.
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What We Do
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.
CoastWatch
Through adopting a mile of the Oregon coast, CoastWatch offers opportunities to learn about shoreline ecology and contribute to coastal research and conservation.
Campaign for Oregon’s Estuaries
The goal of the Campaign for Oregon’s Estuaries is to build a strong popular movement for conserving our estuarine resources based on a broad public understanding of the importance of these places where rivers meet the sea.
Climate Resilience
Oregon Shores is dedicated to protecting our coastal ecosystems and communities from the impacts of climate change by building resiliency and preparing for future change and uncertainty
Oregon’s Orcas Too
Oregon and Washington must work together to save the Southern Residents orcas from going extinct.
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Coastal Community Connections
It's almost here!! Join u7 Devils Brewing Cong Co on Earth Day 🌎 Monday, April 22, to learn about Blue Carbon estuaries as a natural climate solution!
💙 Craig Cornu withInstitute for Applied Ecologyology and the PNW Blue Carbon Working Group will share more information on Blue Carbon and restoration
👏 Abby Knipp Rogue Climateimate will share ways to take local climate action, including advocating for a healthy estuary, community, and economy.
🌿 Annie Merrill, our Ocean and Estuaries Manager, will update us on what is happening with Estuary Management Planning and how you can get involved!
No registration required, see you all there for Earth Day Oregonregon event!
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Did you know 🤔 CoastWatch Miles can be adopted by individuals, families, groups, businesses, organizations, and schools?
When you adopt a mile, Oregon Shores staff will support you in participating in community science. For example, we help teachers utilize their CoastWatch Mile as an outdoor classroom through our CoastWatch in the Schools program! Molly Sultany, a CoastWatch mile adopter volunteer and science teacher at Northwest Academy, brings her students to the north Oregon coast to observe sea stars for Multi-Agency Rocky Intertidal Network - MARINe ⭐️
The Northwest Academy's Science Research Program was awarded a Diack Ecology Education Grant, written by Molly's students, to explore marine biological indicators of climate change. As part of the sea star wasting syndrome survey, the students measured sea star size and observed symptoms of the disease. The students then created a poster for the 2023 Annual Conference For Advancing Participatory Science. They gained valuable skills in grant writing, fieldwork, creating a poster, and presenting their findings. Their work is only one example of the many participatory science projects happening along our coastline right now.
Are you interested in doing something similar? Adopt a mile today, and we will connect with you to see how we can support your endeavors in community science! Visit bit.ly/Join_CoastWatch to get started ☀️🌊 ... See MoreSee Less
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There's still time to order our new limited-edition Earth Day hats! The last day to order is April 22, and your order will be shipped by May 3!
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Did you know 🤔 CoastWatch Miles can be adopted by individuals, families, groups, businesses, organizations, and schools?
When you adopt a mile, Oregon Shores staff will support you in participating in community science. For example, we help teachers utilize their CoastWatch Mile as an outdoor classroom through our CoastWatch in the Schools program! Molly Sultany, a CoastWatch mile adopter volunteer and science teacher at Northwest Academy, brings her students to the north Oregon coast to observe sea stars for @marine_pacificrockyintertidal ⭐️
The Northwest Academy`s Science Research Program was awarded a Diack Ecology Education Grant, written by Molly`s students, to explore marine biological indicators of climate change. As part of the sea star wasting syndrome survey, the students measured sea star size and observed symptoms of the disease. The students then created a poster for the 2023 Annual Conference For Advancing Participatory Science. They gained valuable skills in grant writing, fieldwork, creating a poster, and presenting their findings. Their work is only one example of the many participatory science projects happening along our coastline right now.
Are you interested in doing something similar? Adopt a mile today, and we will connect with you to see how we can support your endeavors in community science! Visit https://bit.ly/Join_CoastWatch to get started ☀️🌊
#communitysciencemonth #coastwatch #oregonshores #participatoryscience ...
There`s still time to order our new limited-edition Earth Day hats! The last day to order is April 22, and your order will be shipped by May 3!
Shop using the link in our bio✨
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🌍 Spotlight on 7 Devils Brewing: one of our Earth Day Oregon Business Partners! 🍻
We`re thrilled to have @7DevilsBrewing as an @earthdayoregon partner. 7 Devils Brewing isn`t just about crafting exceptional beer; they embody the spirit of Earth Day every day, integrating eco-friendly practices and supporting conservation efforts. Their commitment to our planet goes beyond the brew – it`s about fostering a community that values and actively contributes to a healthier Earth. 🍻🌎
🎉 And there`s more! 🎉
Join us at the Estuary Speakeasy event hosted by 7 Devils Brewing on Earth Day, April 22. It`s not just an event; it`s a celebration of our collective efforts towards a sustainable future, one pint at a time 🌍❤️
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We had a great time celebrating with our friends @elakhaalliance this weekend for their 3rd Annual Oregon Otter Beer Festival 🍻🦦
💙 Did you know sea otters have been missing off the Oregon coast for over 100 years?
🌿They are keystone species, meaning that their presence or absence affects the entire ecosystem.
🐟 For at least 10,000 years, sea otters were an important part of the culture of the people along Oregon’s coast.
Oregon Shores and the Elakha Alliance have had ties since the beginning, sharing many board members past and present. Katie, our Education and Outreach Manager (it’s me, hi 👋), has been an Elakha Alliance board member since 2021- in fact, that’s how she learned about Oregon Shores and joined the team in 2022!
We’re proud to work alongside great organizations like this to help achieve our vision of a healthy and resilient Oregon coast where all people and nature thrive together! And thank you to the @oregonzoo and @dlxfamily who also helped make the event an absolute success 🎉
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Here’s to getting more kids outside on the Oregon coast- your generous support makes this happen👏🎉🌊
📸: Clips taken from our time working with the @oregoncoastaquarium for the Sustaining STEAM Family Workshops
#oregonshores #oregoncoast #pnwonderland #outdooreducation ...
Did you know you have the power to protect our coastlines? Yes, you!
This Community Science Month, become a CoastWatch volunteer with Oregon Shores` Adopt a Mile Program! 💙🌊
For over five decades, Oregon Shores has championed the protection of our coast, advocating for public access and monitoring human impact. CoastWatchers have been a key part of this work for over thirty years. Adopting a mile has no monetary cost; it`s just a commitment to visit your mile at least once a season and complete a CoastWatch Report.
Why Join?
By adopting a mile, you`ll help us observe how our coastlines are used and impacted by human activities and natural changes. Your observations assist in advocating for sustainable access and preserving our beaches` natural beauty for generations to come. We will also connect you to other community science projects if you want to do more!
No Experience? No Problem!
Absolutely anyone can participate! You don`t need to be a scientist to contribute to meaningful environmental stewardship. We`ll guide you through the simple process of monitoring your adopted mile, making it easy and rewarding.
Be the Change
Adopt a mile today and join a community of passionate individuals committed to making a difference. Your involvement directly supports our ongoing efforts to understand and protect Oregon`s coastal ecosystems, landscapes, and communities.
Learn more and make a difference today by visiting https://bit.ly/Join_CoastWatch, or the link in our bio 🌊
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We can`t wait to see you all on Earth Day, April 22, for our "Estuary Speakeasy: Pub Talk for Blue Carbon, Natural Climate Solutions, and Restoration Opportunities in the Coos Estuary” at 7:00 p.m. It`s the perfect way to celebrate Earth Day!
📍 Where: 7 Devils Brewery (247 S 2nd St, Coos Bay, OR 97420)
🕖 Time: 7:00 p.m.
📅 Date: Monday, April 22, 2024
Learn all about Blue Carbon and estuary restoration opportunities in Coos Bay. Our friends from @rogueclimate will also be there to discuss climate justice!
Thank you to our other sponsors and participants, @EarthDayOregon, @CoosHeadFoodCoOp1971, and League of Women Voters of Coos County Oregon 🌊 ...
🌊🚮 Upcoming Webinar: Marine Debris Mapping on the Oregon Coast 🚮🌊
Oregon Shores` CoastWatch, in collaboration with NOAA, invites you to a special session led by the inspiring Hillary Burgess, @NOAADebris Program specialist, to celebrate Community Science Month and @earthdayoregon. 🌟 Dive deep into the Marine Debris Mapping Assessment Protocol (MDMAP) and see how you can contribute to this community science project and make a real difference in the fight against marine debris.
📅 Save the Date! Join us on Zoom on April 30 at 6:00 PM 👉 https://bit.ly/MDMAP_OR
Get the scoop directly from Hillary on how a decade of data is shaping marine conservation. Whether you’re a seasoned CoastWatch volunteer integrating MDMAP surveys into your coastal visits or someone passionate about ocean health, this session is your gateway to meaningful action.
#CoastWatch #NOAA #MarineDebris #OceanHeroes #EcoAction #VolunteerImpact #ProtectOurOceans #EnvironmentalChange #MDMAP ...
Have you placed your order for our new limited-edition Earth Day hats?! The last day to order is April 22, and your order will be shipped by May 3!
Shop using the link in our bio✨ ...
Celebrate Community Science Month by surveying marine debris!
Neah-kah-nie High School teacher and CoastWatch volunteer Mark McLaughlin knows that learning doesn`t just happen in the classroom! Mark`s class got out on the beach to do a NOAA Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project (MDMAP) survey. This experience brought his curriculum to life and allowed him to share his passion for stewardship with his students. These Neah-kah-nie High School students now have valuable experience following a scientific protocol and contributing to a community science project! 💙🌊
MDMAP surveys can be completed year-round by anyone interested in learning the protocol! Learn more by joining us on April 30 for our webinar on Marine Debris Mapping on the Oregon Coast. Register using the link in our bio 😎 ...
Earth Day Oregon business partner highlight! We’re so excited to be partnering with @LocalOceanseafoods to celebrate Earth Day 🦀🐟
You can always count on Local Ocean for an exceptional meal, but did you know they also have some incredible cocktails? We might be biased, but the "Cocktail for a Cause" they created for us can`t be beaten!
🍹 Powers Combined (Captain Planet!) Aperol, Meletti amaro, carrot juice, grapefruit, lemon, fresh tarragon- $3 from every cocktail sold will go to Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition, whose mission is to protect and increase the resilience of the coast`s ecosystems, landscapes, and communities.
Be sure to follow them and comment on one of their posts, thanking them for supporting our work and providing excellent, sustainable-sourced meals.
These folks are our partners in the statewide @earthdayoregon campaign, which celebrates businesses and nonprofits that work together to protect the planet for Earth Day. (it’s coming up! April 22nd!). Go follow @earthdayoregon to learn more about actions you can take in your community for Earth Day.
#EarthDayOregon #EarthDayOregon2024 #OregonShores
📸: Captain Planet is owned by HANNA-BARBERA ...
🌎🌊 Dive into the depths of conservation with us this Earth Day at Estuary Speakeasy! 🌱 Join the movement to protect our planet`s vital tidal wetlands and discover their incredible role in combating climate change.
👉 Event Details:
📅 Date: April 22nd
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: @7DevilsBrewery
Tidal wetlands aren`t just beautiful landscapes – they`re essential ecosystems that purify our water, shield us against floods, and nurture wildlife. Even better than that? They`re also heroes in the fight against climate change! 🦸♂️💧
At Estuary Speakeasy, we`re exploring the world of "Blue Carbon" and Natural Climate Solutions. Learn how coastal land management can be a game-changer in mitigating climate impacts while boosting ecosystem resilience.
This is an official Earth Day Oregon Campaign event, uniting communities statewide to take meaningful action for our planet. Let`s raise a glass to a greener, healthier future. 🌿💙
Don`t miss out – RSVP now and be a part of the solution!
📸: Austin Williams
#EarthDayOR #EarthDayOregon #OregonShores #CoosBay #ClimateAction 🌍✨ ...
Our next Community Science Month Feature is the @marine_pacificrockyintertidal`s collaborative monitoring sea star surveys! ⭐️🌊
In 2013, MARINe researchers were the first to discover Sea Star Wasting Disease (SSWD) in Washington state. SSWD is a general description of symptoms found in sea stars that can progress rapidly. SSWD affected sea stars all along the coast of California and as far north as Alaska- making it a challenge to track and study.
With this widespread disease, volunteer community scientists are critical in helping to monitor sea stars` health as they continue to recover. Individual volunteers and groups (such as all 5 marine reserve community teams) participate in collecting data on sea stars to support research on understanding this disease. CoastWatch is proud to be a partner in this important work and holds training sessions so volunteers can learn to collect and submit data along the Oregon coast.
Explore MARINe`s website to learn more about the data collected by their collaborative monitoring program and how you can get involved 👉 https://marine.ucsc.edu/data-products/collaborative-monitoring/index.html
📸: Measuring sea stars, photo by Nancy Newman @sitkacenter.
#communityscience #earthdayoregon #oregon #oregoncoast #oregonshores #coastwatch ...
Today is "World Health Day," which sounds like a perfectly good reason to go spend some time on the coast 💙🌊 ...
Have you heard the news?! We have new merch as part of our @EarthDayOregon campaign! 💙😎🌎
Help support our work in style by pre-ordering one of these exciting new designs—we have three hats to choose from AND a 4" woven coho salmon patch you can put on whatever you like! Place your order by Earth Day (April 22), and it will be headed your way by May 3! Shout out to @sarah.sampson.art for the cutie coho and @getpatchmarks for creating the product and handling shipping! Find the link in our bio to shop now 🧢
Thank you all so much for supporting our work towards a healthy and resilient Oregon coast where all people and nature thrive together 🌊
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