Beachwalkers Wanted!

Help make a difference for the environment by collecting marine debris data for the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST). COASST is a citizen science program involving participants in the collection of high quality data used in natural resource management and conservation decisions.

Marine debris participants collect data on the characteristics and location of debris – data that will ultimately be used to map the source and transport pathways of debris and to identify potential harm to people, wildlife, and local coastal ecosystems. No prior experience is necessary, just a commitment to survey a specific beach (about ¾ mile) each month.

If you are interested in participating, visit our website to learn more about our program and join us at our February training session on Orcas.

Coasst Marine Debris Training
Saturday, February 3, 2017
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
YMCA Camp Orkila Alumni House
484 Camp Orkila Road
Eastsound, WA 98245

There is no charge to attend, but we ask participants to provide a $20 refundable deposit if they would like to take home a COASST survey toolkit. Beach surveys are best conducted in groups of 2 or more – please come with a survey partner in mind or plan to join a team during training. Training activities take place indoors.

Please RSVP to [email protected] or 206-221-6893.
If you’re unable to attend, please email us to let us know that you’d like to be contacted about future trainings near you.

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