CoastWatch Events

Marine Debris Survey

A monthly marine debris survey is conducted at Cape Cove, just south of Cape Perpetua. It is still taking place, with Covid-era precautions (masks are worn). New volunteers are welcome to join the survey, on...
Marine Debris Survey Introduction

CoastWatchers regularly clean their beaches of marine debris, and for many years CoastWatch has organized a special citizen science marine debris survey, using a protocol from the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
NOAA’s method is changing, however, so our marine debris...
Beached Bird Survey Training

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 volunteers on the north coast on Saturday, May 8, from 9:30...
Training for Beachgrass Survey

CoastWatch cooperates with Oregon State University scientists conducting a survey for a new, hybrid beachgrass spreading on the northern Oregon coast. We have held volunteer trainings for this citizen science project online during the...
Beached Bird Survey Training

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 volunteers on the south coast on Sunday, May 9, from 9:30...
Marine Debris Survey Training

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...
Training for Beachgrass Survey

CoastWatch cooperates with Oregon State University scientists conducting a survey for a new, hybrid beachgrass spreading on the northern Oregon coast. We have held volunteer trainings for this citizen science project online during the...
CoastWatch Guests with SEA

Jesse Jones, CoastWatch’s volunteer coordinator, will be a featured speaker during a special event hosted by Bandon’s Shoreline Education for Awareness (SEA), on Tuesday, June 1, beginning at 6 p.m.
Jesse will discuss how CoastWatch volunteers can...
Marine Debris Survey Training

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...
Marine Debris Survey Training

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...
Marine Debris Survey Training

Marine Debris Survey Training

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...
Past Events
Snowy Plover Patrol Webinar--3

The annual volunteer monitoring project that monitors Western Snowy Plover nesting on the north coast, the Snowy Plover Patrol, has been delayed due to the coronavirus, and physical training sessions aren’t currently possible. However, the project’s primary sponsors, Portland Audubon and...
Cancelled--Snowy Plover Patrol Training

Note: This event has been cancelled due to coronavirus precautions, but watch for listings for online training opportunities
It’s almost Snowy Plover nesting season again. Portland Audubon is partnering with Oregon Parks and...
Snowy Plover Patrol Webinar--2

The annual volunteer monitoring project that monitors Western Snowy Plover nesting on the north coast, the Snowy Plover Patrol, has been delayed due to the coronavirus, and physical training sessions aren’t currently possible. However,...
Snowy Plover Patrol Webinar

The annual volunteer monitoring project that monitors Western Snowy Plover nesting on the north coast, the Snowy Plover Patrol, has been delayed due to the coronavirus, and physical training sessions aren’t currently possible. However,...
Cancelled--CoastWatch Library Talk

Note: We regretfully had to cancel the following event due to coronavirus shelter-in-place precautions. We look forward to rescheduling this and other events once those restrictions are removed.
Celebrate Tax Day with...
Cancelled--Tidepool Clinic

Note: Alas, what would have been the first event this year in an annual tradition had to be cancelled due to coronavirus precautions. The entire schedule of "Tidepool Clinic" sessions is now on hold. We look forward...
Cancelled--Beachgrass Survey Talk

Note: This event had to be cancelled due to coronavirus precautions. However, the project itself is still being planned. Watch for announcements about online training opportunities.
Much of the terrain of the Oregon coast we see today has been...
Cancelled--Shorebird Presentation

Note: The following event has been cancelled due to the coronavirus situation. No word on whether or when it will be rescheduled.
Shorebirds will be the subject when the Friends of Haystack Rock lecture series hosts a talk on by Janet...
Cancelled--Marine Debris Survey

Note: This event has been cancelled due to coronavirus precautions. The Visitor Center is closed. However, day use areas and trails are open, so people can visit the area on their own, maintaining safe...
Cancelled--Snowy Plover Patrol Training

Note: This event has been cancelled due to coronavirus precautions. However, see listings for online trainings now being offered as an alternative.
It’s almost Snowy Plover nesting season again. Portland Audubon is partnering with...