CoastWatch Events
Events of interest to CoastWatchers, sponsored by various organizations. Events that are sponsored or featured by Oregon Shores are highlighted.
CoastWatch intertidal field trip. Photo by Alex Derr.
Sep
23
CoastWatch Fall Challenge
September 23, 2022 - October 2, 2022
Tidepool observation.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
The CoastWatch Fall Challenge is 10-day event, Sept. 23-Oct. 2, during which CoastWatch volunteers (and anyone else who would like to participate) are invited to observe, record, and upload photos of shoreline flora and fauna.
Observations are...
Oct
6
Sand Seminar
October 6, 2022
Sand from three beaches. /Photo by Marty Guiles
Nothing could be more fundamental to the Oregon coast and its public beaches than sand. We may love the feel of sand between our toes, and we may worry about sand if it seems to be eroding away, but we tend not to think about the substance...
Oct
19
Marine Debris Survey Training
October 19, 2022, Hammond
Marine debris survey in action.\Photo by Dennis White.
More volunteers are always needed for the marine debris survey managed by CoastWatch. People on the north coast have a monthly opportunity to participate in a survey, to see whether it is for you, and to get training if interested.
One...
Nov
16
Marine Debris Survey Training
November 16, 2022, Hammond
Marine debris surveyors at work.\Photo by Ed Joyce.
More volunteers are always needed for the marine debris survey managed by CoastWatch. Those on the north coast have a monthly opportunity to participate in a survey, to see whether it is for you, and to get training if interested.
One of...
Nov
17
Land-Sea Symposium
November 17, 2022, Yachats
North boundary of Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve. /Photo courtesy of Oregon Marine Reserves Flickr
The Cape Perpetua Land-Sea Symposium will be resuming as an in-person event for its 10th annual celebration this year. The event will take place at the Yachats Commons (441 U.S. 101, Yachats) on...
Dec
14
Marine Debris Survey Training
December 14, 2022, Hammond
More volunteers are always needed for the marine debris survey managed by CoastWatch. Those on the north coast have a monthly opportunity to participate in a survey, to see whether it is for you, and to get training if interested.
One of the locations at which CoastWatch conducts our marine...
Past Events
Jan
27
Panel Discussion of Forest Accord
January 27, 2022
COASST beached bird survey volunteers at work.\Photo by Melissa Keyser.
The Audubon Society of Lincoln City and Oregon Wild invite you to a webinar about Oregon’s new Private Forest Accord, “A Watershed Moment for the Future of Oregon’s Forests,” taking place online on Thursday, Jan 27,...
Jan
16
Beached Bird Survey Training
January 16, 2022
COASST beached bird survey volunteers at work.\Photo by Melissa Keyser.
COASST (the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team), which organizes the beached bird survey in which CoastWatch is an Oregon partner, is holding an online training session aimed at prospective Oregon volunteers on...
Jan
12
Webinar on Kelp Forests
January 12, 2022
Kelp forest.\Photo by Patrick Webster.
Oregon Shores (through our CoastWatch program) and Lincoln City Audubon are collaborating on a series of presentations this winter, "Beyond the Beach," dealing with coastal protection and resilience. On Wednesday, Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m., the topic is...
Jan
12
Marine Debris Survey Training
January 12, 2022, Hammond
Marine debris survey underway at Fort Stevens.\Photo by Jesse Jones.
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...
Jan
1
King Tides Project—Third Round
January 1, 2022
King tide sweeps the shore south of Cape Sebastian.\Photo courtesy of ORKingTides.
The final round of this winter’s version of the annual King Tides Project, co-sponsored by CoastWatch and the Oregon Coastal Management Program, kicks off the new year with a series of high tides Jan. 1-3,...
Dec
15
Marine Debris Survey Training
December 15, 2021, Hammond
Marine debris survey at Fort Stevens in action.\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...
Dec
14
King Tides Presentation
December 14, 2021
King tide at Bandon's Coquille Point.\Photo by Rick Poecker.
Our colleagues with Bandon’s Shoreline Education for Awareness are hosting CoastWatch Volunteer Coordinator Jesse Jones for a presentation on the King Tides Project on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to all,...
Dec
9
Marine Debris Survey Training
December 9, 2021, Hammond
Marine debris survey in action 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...
Dec
8
Webinar on Coastal Protections
December 8, 2021
The Mack Arch archipelago and Crook Point, a key offshore habitat area.\Photo by Roy Lowe, one of the panelists.
Oregon Shores and Lincoln City Audubon are collaborating on a series of webinars this winter, "Beyond the Beach," devoted to coastal protection and resilience. Jesse Jones, our...
Dec
5
King Tides Project—Second Round
December 5, 2021
King tide at Seal Rock.\Photo by Alex Derr.
The second round of the annual King Tides Project, co-sponsored by CoastWatch and the Oregon Coastal Management Program, takes place with a series of high tides Dec. 3-5.
Through this citizen science project, volunteer photographers document the...