CoastWatch Events
CoastWatch intertidal field trip. Photo by Alex Derr.
Jun
19
Benefit Art Show
June 19, 2019 - June 23, 2019, Portland
"Short Sands," a painting by Judy Shaw that is featured in the Coastal Watchers show.
A special benefit art show, “The Coastal Watchers,” is running through June 23 at the Elizabeth Jones Art Center (515 N.W. 14th St.) in Portland. The gallery is open Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
The...
Jun
21
Tidepool Clinic
June 21, 2019, Lincoln City
Marine educator Athena Crichton (right) leads a recent Tidepool Clinic.\Photo by Dennis White.
Join CoastWatch for a “tidepool clinic” in Lincoln City on Friday, June 21, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Meet at the N.W. 15th St. beach access. The free event is open to all.
For the third year,...
Jun
22
Marine Debris Monitoring Survey
June 22, 2019, Florence
A monthly marine debris survey takes place at Muriel O. Ponsler State Scenic Viewpoint, between Florence and Yachats. To join the next survey (either to become part of the team, or simply to learn about the survey and decide whether it is for...
Jul
3
Sea Star Survey
July 3, 2019, Yachats
Regular surveys of sea star populations at several sites constitute one of CoastWatch’s special citizen science projects. Initially, the surveys tracked the devastating effects of the sea star wasting syndrome epizootic that swept through rocky...
Jul
5
Marine Debris Monitoring Survey
July 5, 2019, Yachats
Cape Cove and visitors.\Photo by Rena Olson.
A monthly marine debris survey is conducted at Cape Cove, just south of Cape Perpetua. To participate, meet at Cape Perpetua Visitor Center (2400 Hwy 101, about three miles south of Yachats) in the parking lot at noon on Friday, July 5, to start...
Jul
6
BioBlitz at Cape Falcon
July 6, 2019, Manzanita
As part of this summer’s series of “BioBlitz” events, a number of local organizations have banded together to sponsor a BioBlitz at the Cape Falcon Marine Reserve. Participants will meet a 9 a.m. for a one-mile walk on Neahkahnie Beach, at the north...
Jul
6
BioBlitz at Roads End
July 6, 2019
Fawn Custer (orange rainpants) leads last year's BioBlitz at Roads End. | Photo by Doug Cody.
As we did last year, CoastWatch is once again organizing a summer “BioBlitz” for the shoreline at Roads End, working together with the Friends of Cascade Head. Participation by CoastWatchers and...
Jul
6
BioBlitz at Cape Perpetua
July 6, 2019, Yachats
View of Cape Perpetua from the Visitors > Center.\Photo by Kirt Edblom.
As part of a series of “bioblitzes” being held this spring and summer at Oregon’s marine reserves, a bioblitz is planned for Cape Perpetua for Saturday, July 6, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Lead organizer is the Cape...
Jul
6
Tidepool Clinic
July 6, 2019, Lincoln City
Join CoastWatch for a “tidepool clinic” in Lincoln City on Saturday, July 6, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Meet at the N.W. 15th St. beach access. The free event is open to all.
For the third year, CoastWatch is joining forces with the Lincoln...
Jul
7
Tidepool Clinic
July 7, 2019, Lincoln City
Join CoastWatch for a “tidepool clinic” in Lincoln City on Sunday, July 7, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Meet at the N.W. 15th St. beach access. The free event is open to all.
For the third year, CoastWatch is joining forces with the Lincoln...
Jul
19
Tidepool Clinic
July 19, 2019, Lincoln City
Join CoastWatch for a “tidepool clinic” in Lincoln City on Friday, July 19, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Meet at the N.W. 15th St. beach access. The free event is open to all.
For the third year, CoastWatch is joining forces with the Lincoln City Visitor & Convention...
Jul
19
Marine Debris Monitoring Survey
July 19, 2019, Florence
The rocky beach at Muriel O. Ponsler wayside.\Photo by Rena Olson.
A monthly marine debris survey takes place at Muriel O. Ponsler State Scenic Viewpoint, between Florence and Yachats. To join the next survey (either to become part of the team, or simply to learn about the survey and decide...
Jul
22
Marbled Murrelet Survey
July 22, 2019, Yachats
Marbled Murrelet.\Photo courtesy of Cape Perpetua Area Collaborative.
This annual event (14 years now) starts with an evening program at the Yachats Commons (441 Hwy 101) on Monday, July 22, 6:30 p.m., about Marbled Murrelet biology and conservation, followed by an on-the-ground survey the...
Jul
29
Marbled Murrelet Survey
July 29, 2019, Yachats
Marbled Murrelet at sea.\Photo by Roy Lowe.
This summer's second round of this annual event (14 years now) starts with an evening program at the Yachats Commons (441 Hwy 101) on Monday, July 29, 6:30 p.m., about Marbled Murrelet biology and conservation, followed by an on-the-ground survey...
Aug
1
Sea Star Survey
August 1, 2019, Yachats
Regular surveys of sea star populations at several sites constitute one of CoastWatch’s special citizen science projects. Initially, the surveys tracked the devastating effects of the sea star wasting syndrome epizootic that swept...
Aug
5
Marine Debris Monitoring Survey
August 5, 2019, Yachats
Marine debris survey at Cape Cove.\Photo by Tara Dubois.
A monthly marine debris survey is conducted at Cape Cove, just south of Cape Perpetua. To participate, meet at Cape Perpetua Visitor Center (2400 Hwy 101, about three miles south of Yachats) in the parking lot at noon on Monday, Aug....
Aug
19
Marine Debris Monitoring Survey
August 19, 2019, Florence
China Creek crosses the beach at Muriel O. Ponsler wayside.
A monthly marine debris survey takes place at Muriel O. Ponsler State Scenic Viewpoint, between Florence and Yachats. To join the next survey (either to become part of the team, or simply to learn about the survey and decide...
Nov
25
King Tide Project, First Series
November 25, 2019
Aerial view of Whale Cove (upper right) and Little Whale Cove during a king tide.\Photo by Briana Goodwin.
The first round of the 2019-2020 King Tide Project, through which volunteer photographers document the highest tides of the year, takes place November 25-27, 2019. (The other two...
Jan
10
King Tide Project, Second Series
January 10, 2020 - January 12, 2020
King Tide at Depoe Bay.\Photo by Bob Loewen.
The second round of the 2019-2020 King Tide Project, through which volunteer photographers document the highest tides of the year, takes place January 10-12, 2020. (The final round is set for February 8-10.) The project reveals areas currently...
Feb
8
King Tide Project, Third Series
February 8, 2020 - February 10, 2020
A 2018 king tide on the Yaquina River.\Photo by Greg Henton.
The final round of the 2019-2020 King Tide Project, through which volunteer photographers document the highest tides of the year, takes place February 8-10, 2020. The project reveals areas currently prone to flooding, but more...
Past Events
Jan
19
Sunset Bay to Cape Arago Hike
January 19, 2019, Coos Bay
Sunset Bay (to the right) and Gregory Point. | Photo by Alex Derr.
Join the South Coast Striders for a great hike from Sunset Bay to Arago Park on January 19, starting at 9 a.m. They will start at the Sunset Bay Day Use Area (89814 Cape Arago Hwy, Coos Bay), and follow the trail to the...
Jan
19
Comprehensive CoastWatch Training
January 19, 2019, Port Orford
OSU Port Orford field station, site of the comprehensive CoastWatch training.
Fawn Custer, our CoastWatch volunteer coordinator, has scheduled a special CoastWatch training session for Saturday, Jan. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Oregon State University Port Orford Field Station (444...
Jan
18
King Tide Preview Gathering
January 18, 2019, Charleston
King Tide swamps Charleston shoreline.\Photo courtesy of Raincoast.
To prepare for the second round of the 2018-2019 King Tide Project, and put the photographs we’re collecting of the year’s highest tides in context, CoastWatch and our partner, the state’s Coastal Management Program, are...
Jan
18
Comprehensive CoastWatch Training
January 18, 2019, Brookings
Lone Ranch beach near Brookings.\Photo by Bruce Swenson.
Fawn Custer, our CoastWatch volunteer coordinator, has scheduled a special south coast CoastWatch training session for Friday, Jan. 18, from 9 a.m. to noon in Room 206 of the Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Brookings branch...
Jan
17
King Tide Preview
January 17, 2019, Gold Beach
A king tide fills the Rogue River estuary at Gold Beach.\Photo courtesy of ORKingTides.
Those in Curry County who would like to learn more about the King Tide volunteer photography project and what it can tell us about sea level rise and erosion—or who are just looking for a good time!—have...
Jan
12
Citizen Science Surveys- Cascade Head Marine Reserve
January 12, 2019, Lincoln City
Thanks to our precarious weather here on the coast, I’ve had to wait until I was able to get the 7 day forecast. Looks like we are going to have a clear day! Considering yesterday we had hail, rain, snow and wild winds, I have my fingers crossed for next Saturday, January 12.
Cascade...
Jan
12
CoastWatch Citizen Science Training
January 12, 2019, Lincoln City
Fawn Custer (in the orange rainpants!) leads BioBlitz volunteers onto Roads End beach.\Photo by Doug Cody.
Fawn Custer, CoastWatch’s volunteer coordinator, will provide training in two—or possibly three—of our citizen science projects this Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Cascade Head Marine...
Jan
12
Marine Debris Monitoring Survey
January 12, 2019, Yachats
View south from Cape Perpetua.\Photo by Tim Giraudier.
A monthly marine debris survey is conducted at Cape Cove, just south of Cape Perpetua. To participate, meet at Cape Perpetua Visitor Center (2400 Hwy 101, about three miles south of Yachats) in the parking lot at 11 a.m. on Saturday,...
Jan
12
Citizen Science Surveys- Otter Rock Marine Reserve
January 12, 2019, Otter Rock
Thanks to our precarious weather here on the coast, I’ve had to wait until I was able to get the 7 day forecast. Looks like we are going to have a clear day! Considering yesterday we had hail, rain, snow and wild winds, I have my fingers crossed for next Saturday, January 12.
Otter Rock 9am...
Jan
12
CoastWatch Citizen Science Training
January 12, 2019, Otter Rock
Inn at Otter Crest and steps (but our training will take place at low tide!).\Photo courtesy of ORKingTides.
Fawn Custer, CoastWatch’s volunteer coordinator, will provide training in two—or possibly three—of our citizen science projects this Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Otter Rock Marine...