CoastWatch Events
CoastWatch intertidal field trip. Photo by Alex Derr.
Oct
1
Clatsop Public Planning Meeting
October 1, 2020
Marsh on Youngs Bay in Clatsop County.\Photo by Tiffany Boothe.
The Clatsop County Community Development staff invites the public to join a virtual workshop on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 3-5 pm, on Statewide Planning Goal 5 – Open Spaces, Scenic and Historic Resources, and Natural Resources....
Oct
14
Marine Debris Survey Training
October 14, 2020, Hammond
Marine debris survey in progress at Fort Stevens.\Photo by Ed Joyce.
One of the locations at which CoastWatch conducts our marine debris survey is at Fort Stevens State Park, just south of the Columbia’s South Jetty. More volunteers are needed to fill out the team, headed by Oregon Shores...
Oct
28
King Tides Kick-Off
October 28, 2020
A king tide at Wheeler.\Photo by L.M. Manz.
The first high-tide sequence of the coming winter, the “king tides,” takes place Nov. 15-17. To help volunteer photographers prepare to capture the reach of these tides as part of the King Tides Project, an online kick-off event is planned for...
Nov
18
Marine Debris Survey Training
November 18, 2020, Hammond
Angela Whitlock (left) instructs a student in marine debris surveying at the Fort Stevens site.\Photo by Ed Joyce.
One of the locations at which CoastWatch conducts our marine debris survey is at Fort Stevens State Park, just south of the Columbia’s South Jetty. More volunteers are needed...
Dec
16
Marine Debris Survey Training
December 16, 2020, Hammond
Angela Whitlock (left) assists a student with the marine debris survey.\Photo by Ed Joyce.
Past Events
Apr
26
Snowy Plover Patrol Webinar--4
April 26, 2020
Western Snowy Plover at Fort Stevens.\Photo by Molly Sultany.
The annual volunteer monitoring project that monitors Western Snowy Plover nesting on the north coast, the Snowy Plover Patrol, has been delayed due to the coronavirus, and physical training sessions aren’t currently possible. ...
Apr
26
Snowy Plover Patrol Webinar--3
April 26, 2020
Snowy plover nest exclosure.\Photo courtesy of USFWS.
The annual volunteer monitoring project that monitors Western Snowy Plover nesting on the north coast, the Snowy Plover Patrol, has been delayed due to the coronavirus, and physical training sessions aren’t currently possible. However,...
Apr
25
Snowy Plover Patrol Webinar--2
April 25, 2020
The annual volunteer monitoring project that monitors Western Snowy Plover nesting on the north coast, the Snowy Plover Patrol, has been delayed due to the coronavirus, and physical training sessions aren’t currently possible. However, the project’s primary sponsors, Portland Audubon and...
Apr
25
Snowy Plover Patrol Webinar
April 25, 2020
Snowy plover at South Beach.\Photo by Cathy Tronquet.
The annual volunteer monitoring project that monitors Western Snowy Plover nesting on the north coast, the Snowy Plover Patrol, has been delayed due to the coronavirus, and physical training sessions aren’t currently possible. However,...
Apr
22
CoastWatch Webinar
April 22, 2020
Lone CoastWatcher at work.\Photo by Linda Reid.
Celebrating Earth Day and kicking off a new series of CoastWatch webinars, Volunteer Coordinator Jesse Jones will host a “CoastWatch in the Pandemic” online session on Wednesday, April 22, beginning at 6 p.m.
She will discuss the current state...
Apr
18
Snowy Plover Patrol Webinar--4
April 18, 2020
Western Snowy Plover.\Photo by Jack Haverty.
The annual volunteer monitoring project that monitors Western Snowy Plover nesting on the north coast, the Snowy Plover Patrol, has been delayed due to the coronavirus, and physical training sessions aren’t currently possible. However, the...
Apr
18
Snowy Plover Patrol Webinar--3
April 18, 2020
The annual volunteer monitoring project that monitors Western Snowy Plover nesting on the north coast, the Snowy Plover Patrol, has been delayed due to the coronavirus, and physical training sessions aren’t currently possible. However, the project’s primary sponsors, Portland Audubon and...
Apr
18
Cancelled--Snowy Plover Patrol Training
April 18, 2020, Nehalem
Snowy Plover at Fort Stevens State Park.\Photo by Molly Sultany.
Note: This event has been cancelled due to coronavirus precautions, but watch for listings for online training opportunities
It’s almost Snowy Plover nesting season again. Portland Audubon is partnering with Oregon Parks and...
Apr
17
Snowy Plover Patrol Webinar--2
April 17, 2020
Snowy plovers at South Beach.\Photo by Cathy Tronquet.
The annual volunteer monitoring project that monitors Western Snowy Plover nesting on the north coast, the Snowy Plover Patrol, has been delayed due to the coronavirus, and physical training sessions aren’t currently possible. However,...
Apr
17
Snowy Plover Patrol Webinar
April 17, 2020
Snowy plover at South Beach.\Photo by Cathy Tronquet.
The annual volunteer monitoring project that monitors Western Snowy Plover nesting on the north coast, the Snowy Plover Patrol, has been delayed due to the coronavirus, and physical training sessions aren’t currently possible. However,...