Community Science
Testing Coastal Water Quality
Collect water from Oregon’s beaches to test for bacteria
Blue Water Task Force
Water is collected in small bottles and delivered year-round to Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) labs along the Oregon coast. Training and materials are available. Three Capes (Pacific City area) and North Coast chapters are currently seeking volunteers. Contact Jesse with your interest.
Current Testing Sites
There are many test sites along the coast, volunteers are currently needed most for Clatsop, Tillamook, and Three Capes (Pacific City).
- Coos County, Bandon, 2 sites
- Coos County, Charleston, 5 sites
- Lane County, Depoe Bay, 6 sites
- Lane County, Newport, 15 sites
- Clatsop and Tillamook Counties, 12 sites
- Curry County, Port Orford, 9 sites
- Tillamook County, Three Capes, 5 sites
Explore this map to find partner organizations and contact information.
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