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
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
28
King Tides Presentation
October 28, 2021
Cape Falcon.\Photo by Ben Nieves.
The first round of this year’s King Tides Project, through which photographers capture the reach of the year’s highest tides, is coming up Nov. 5-7. For a preview, join CoastWatch Volunteer Coordinator Jesse Jones and Friends of Cape Falcon Marine Reserve...
Nov
3
Discusson about the Rising Tides
November 3, 2021
Marina Psaros
We’re in the final weeks of Oregon Shores’ 50th anniversary year, during which we have hosted speakers from around the country who have helped us envision coastal conservation challenges during the next 50 years. And we’re on the cusp of this year’s King Tides Project,...
Nov
5
King Tides Project—First Round
November 5, 2021
King tide on the Nehalem spit.\Photo by Steve Morey.
The annual King Tides Project, co-sponsored by CoastWatch and the Oregon Coastal Management Program, kicks off the winter with a series of high tides Nov. 5-7.
Through this citizen science project, volunteer photographers document the reach...
Nov
6
King Tides Presentation
November 6, 2021
King tide at Cape Perpetua's spouting horn.\Photo by Dick Mason.
The second round of this winter’s King Tides Project, through which volunteer photographers capture the reach of the year’s highest tides, takes place Dec. 3-5. For an introduction to the project and guide to where photos are...
Dec
3
King Tides Project—Second Round
December 3, 2021
King tide at Seal Rock.\Photo by Alex Derr.
The second round of the annual King Tides Project, co-sponsored by CoastWatch and the Oregon Coastal Management Program, takes place with a series of high tides Dec. 3-5.
Through this citizen science project, volunteer photographers document the...
Dec
14
King Tides Presentation
December 14, 2021
King tide at Bandon's Coquille Point.\Photo by Rick Poecker.
Our colleagues with Bandon’s Shoreline Education for Awareness are hosting CoastWatch Volunteer Coordinator Jesse Jones for a presentation on the King Tides Project on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to all,...
Dec
15
Marine Debris Survey Training
December 15, 2021, Hammond
Marine debris survey at Fort Stevens in action.\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...
Jan
1
King Tides Project—Third Round
January 1, 2022
King tide sweeps the shore south of Cape Sebastian.\Photo courtesy of ORKingTides.
The final round of this winter’s version of the annual King Tides Project, co-sponsored by CoastWatch and the Oregon Coastal Management Program, kicks off the new year with a series of high tides Jan. 1-3,...
Past Events
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...
Aug
26
Cape Perpetua Volunteer Appreciation.
August 26, 2021, Yachats
Cape Perpetua, aerial view from the north.\Photo by Alex Derr.
This annual event, celebrating the accomplishments of volunteer citizen science projects, docents and interpretive staff within Cape Perpetua area, is taking place again this year, with careful covid protocols. It will be held...