CoastWatch Clinic and Citizen Science Training

Exposed rocky shore at Gleneden Beach.\Photo by Judy Bowman-Kreitmeyer.

Our CoastWatch volunteer coordinator, Fawn Custer, invites one and all to join her for a session on Saturday, Nov. 11, that will combine basic CoastWatch training with some specifics on our citizen science projects, including the King Tide photography project (the second round of which starts Dec. 3).  The event, free and open to all, takes place at the Gleneden Beach Community Center (110 Azalea St.), from noon to 2 p.m. 

Fawn will provide a general “CoastWatch Clinic”—a how-to-do-it review of the techniques for monitoring a CoastWatch mile.  This is a chance for central coast mile adopters to obtain any training they feel they need, and to hone their skills.  This is also an opportunity for prospective volunteers to learn about CoastWatch and consider adopting a mile.  Bring your questions!

The session will also focus on our special citizen science projects, which include surveys for sea stars, beached birds, and marine debris, along with participating in the Oregon Marine Mammal Stranding Network to gather data on stranded marine mammals.  With regard to the King Tide photography project, Fawn will provide pointers for those willing to volunteer themselves and their cameras for the third round of the project in January.

Weather allowing, participants can then head to the beach for some on-the-ground training and guided beachcombing.

For more information, contact Fawn Custer, (541) 270-0027, fawn@oregonshores.org.