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.
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
King Tide Wrap-Up Party in South Beach
January 27, 2017, South Beach
King Tide, Alsea Bridge steps Photo by Alex Derr.
Now that this winter’s King Tide Project has concluded, it is time to celebrate and review what we’ve learned. These King Tide wrap-up parties have become an annual tradition. They feature speakers on how climate change is affecting the...
Jan
11
Snowy Plover Session in Gold Beach
January 11, 2017, Gold Beach
Snowy plover. Photo by Cathy Tronquet.
The Kalmiopsis Audubon Society is sponsoring a talk by Dan Elbert of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, “Learn about Snowy Plovers,” on Wednesday, January 11, 1 p.m. in the Curry Public Library, 94341 3rd St. in Gold Beach.
Elbert will give a...
Jan
11
King Tide 2016-2017, Round Three
January 11, 2017 - January 12, 2017
King Tide floods the tracks along the Coos Bay waterfront. Photo by Robert More.
The third and final round of this winter’s King Tide Project begins Tuesday, January 10, 2017 and runs through Thursday, January 12. This is the last opportunity to help CoastWatch and the Coastal Management...
Jan
10
Snowy Plover Session in Port Orford
January 10, 2017, Port Orford
The Kalmiopsis Audubon Society is sponsoring a talk by Dan Elbert of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, “Learn about Snowy Plovers,” on Tuesday, January 10, 7 p.m. in the Port Orford Library (1421 Oregon St.).
Elbert will give a presentation at the Port Orford Library about the cultural and...
Jan
9
King Tide Talk and Training in Rockaway
January 9, 2017, Rockaway
King Tide at Nehalem. Photo by Cinamon Moffett.
To prepare volunteers in Tillamook County for the final round of this winter’s King Tide Project (January 10-12), a background talk and training will be held at the Rockaway City Hall (276 S. Hwy 101) on Monday, January 9, at 6:30 p.m.
The...
Jan
9
Beachwalk in Manzanita
January 9, 2017, Manzanita
Manzanita beach viewed from Neakahnie. Photo by Justin Knott.
Fawn Custer, CoastWatch’s volunteer coordinator, will lead a guided beachwalk in Manzanita. Meet at the end of Treasure Cove Beach Lane, at 495 Beach St., at 1 p.m. on January 9.
Fawn will provide an introduction to CoastWatch for...
Jan
9
King Tide Talk and Training in Nehalem
January 9, 2017, Nehalem
King Tide at the Wheeler boat dock. Photo by L.M. Manz.
To prepare volunteers in northern Tillamook and southern Clatsop counties for the final round of this winter’s King Tide Project (January 10-12), a background talk and training will be held at the North County Recreational District...
Jan
8
King Tide Training and Guided Walk in Seaside
January 8, 2017, Seaside
King Tide on the Nehalem spit. Photo by Steve Morey.
Volunteer Coordinator Fawn Custer has scheduled a series of north coast talks and walks to help CoastWatchers and other interested people gear up for the final round of this winter’s King Tide Project (January 10-12). Fawn will share...
Jan
7
King Tide Training in Cannon Beach
January 7, 2017, Cannon Beach
King Tide approaching. Photo by Sally Woodman.
As we gear up for the final round of this winter’s King Tide Project (January 10-12, 2017), we’ll be giving prospective participants on the north coast some background and training in how to help document the highest reach of the year’s extreme...
Jan
6
Talk on Sea Level and Estuaries
January 6, 2017, Tillamook
King Tide fills Youngs Bay wetlands. Photo by John Bauer.
A CoastWatch-sponsored public talk on Friday, January 6, 6:30 p.m. at Tillamook Bay Community College (4301 3rd St. in Tillamook), Room 214, will serve as a prelude to the final round of the winter’s King Tide Project.
Julie Sepanik,...