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.
Feb
1
Webinar on Sea Level Rise
February 1, 2023
King tide fills Nestucca Valley.\Photo by John Bauer.
On Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 6-7 p.m., Meg Reed will give a summary of anticipated effects and projections of sea level rise in Oregon, an overview of new sea level rise adaptation planning resources that DLCD has developed and discuss how...
Feb
12
Virtual Beached Bird Survey Training
February 12, 2023
Beached bird survey volunteers at work.\Photo courtesy of COASST.
On Sunday, Feb. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., COASST (the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team) will conduct a virtual COASSTLite! introductory training session for anyone interested in participating in their work...
Mar
1
CoastWatch Orientation- Noon
March 1, 2023
Beachgrass survey at Sunset Beach, with volunteers from Lewis and Clark National Historical Park.\Photo by Jesse Jones
CoastWatch Programs Director Jesse Jones hosts a CoastWatch Orientation on Wednesday, March 1, at noon. These online sessions are for new CoastWatch volunteers looking for...
Mar
1
CoastWatch Orientation- Evening
March 1, 2023
COASST beached bird survey volunteers at work.\Photo by Melissa Keyser.
CoastWatch Programs Director Jesse Jones hosts a CoastWatch Orientation on Wednesday, March 1, at 6 p.m. These online sessions are for new CoastWatch volunteers looking for information on getting started and any current...
Apr
27
Talk on Increasing Resilience to Coastal Hazards
April 27, 2023, Astoria
King tides at the Siuslaw North Jetty
The King Tides project is a community science effort that recruits volunteers to take photographs that depict the highest reach of the highest tides of the year. Documenting current vulnerabilities to flooding can provide a preview of what could be...
May
3
CoastWatch Orientation- Noon
May 3, 2023
Students walking to Battle Rock Beach. /Photo by Jesse Jones.
CoastWatch Programs Director Jesse Jones hosts a CoastWatch Orientation on Wednesday, May 3, at noon. These online sessions are for new CoastWatch volunteers looking for information on getting started and any current CoastWatch...
May
3
CoastWatch Orientation- Evening
May 3, 2023
Sea star survey at Yachats.\Photo by Tara Dubois.
CoastWatch Programs Director Jesse Jones hosts a CoastWatch Orientation on Wednesday, May 3, at 6 p.m. These online sessions are for new CoastWatch volunteers looking for information on getting started and any current CoastWatch volunteers...
Past Events
Oct
26
Citizen Science Conference
October 26, 2021
COASST beached bird survey volunteers at work.\Photo by Penelope Chilton.
Those interested in citizen science will want to save the dates Oct. 26-27, for the Pacific Northwest Citizen Science Summit. It is sponsored by the Western Invasives Network and Washington Invasive Species...
Oct
13
Marine Debris Survey Training
October 13, 2021, Hammond
Marine debris survey at Fort Stevens in progress.\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
6
Talk on Changing Shorelines
October 6, 2021
Kim McCoy
We have “Shores” in our name, so as part of our series of special presentations in honor of our 50th anniversary year, we’ve invited author, oceanographer, and adventurer Kim McCoy to speak on “The Future of the Shore.” This online presentation, free and open to all, takes place...
Sep
22
Marine Debris Survey Training
September 22, 2021, Hammond
Marine debris survey 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 board member...
Sep
11
Beached Bird Survey Training
September 11, 2021
COASST training session in progress.
The Coastal Observation and Seabird Training Team (COASST) is offering a virtual training session for their beached bird survey on Saturday, Sept. 11, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The event is free and open to all, although COASST’s goal is to recruit volunteer...
Aug
30
CoastWatch Beachwalk—Mile 1
August 30, 2021, Brookings-Harbor
CoastWatch Mile 1, Crissey Field.\Photo by Melissa McDowell.
CoastWatch Volunteer Coordinator Jesse Jones is touring the coast and meeting with CoastWatchers (and those interested in CoastWatch) at various locations. She will be on the south coast on Monday, Aug. 30, where she will lead a...
Aug
30
CoastWatch Beachwalk—Mile 8
August 30, 2021, Brookings
Harris Beach.\Photo by David Grimes.
CoastWatch Volunteer Coordinator Jesse Jones is touring the coast and meeting with CoastWatchers (and those interested in CoastWatch) at various locations. She will be on the south coast on Monday, Aug. 30, where she will lead a walk on CoastWatch Mile...
Aug
29
CoastWatch Beachwalk—Mile 59
August 29, 2021, Sixes
Jesse Jones overlooking Blacklock Point.\Photo by Larry Basch.
CoastWatch Volunteer Coordinator Jesse Jones is touring the coast and meeting with CoastWatchers (and those interested in CoastWatch) at various locations. She will be on the south coast on Sunday, Aug. 29, where she will lead a...
Aug
28
CoastWatch Beachwalk—Mile 101
August 28, 2021, Bandon
Jesse Jones (center) meets with members of Shoreline Education for Awareness, which has adopted Mile 101, on an earlier visit.\Photo by Steve Garrett.
CoastWatch Volunteer Coordinator Jesse Jones is touring the coast and meeting with CoastWatchers (and those interested in CoastWatch) at...
Aug
27
CoastWatch Beachwalk—Mile 161
August 27, 2021, Dunes City
Trail to Mile 161, at the Siltcoos River.\Photo by Dina Pavlis.
CoastWatch Volunteer Coordinator Jesse Jones is touring the coast and meeting with CoastWatchers (and those interested in CoastWatch) at various locations. She will be on the central coast on Friday, Aug. 27, where she will...