Come out to Sitka Sedge State Natural Area on Monday, September 21 from 10am – 1pm to clean up the trails and sandy beach within the Snowy Plover Management Area. Snowy plover nesting season will have just ended which is a great time to remove the build up of marine debris over the course of the spring and summer. Help us keep our beaches, waterways, and ocean clean and safe for people and wildlife!
Click here for more info and to sign up!
The Salmonberry Trail and Tillamook County Wellness will be supporting Oregon State Parks and the City of Rockaway Beach to remove litter at Manhattan Beach State Recreation Site! This is part of SOLVE’s series for International Coastal Cleanup Day and World Rivers Day. Not as popular as the beach in Rockaway, we are excited to give this lesser known coastal gem some TLC.
Click here for more info or to sign up.
Join the Lower Nehalem Community Trust to celebrate reconnecting the tide to McCoy Marsh, just north of Wheeler. Help plant the first willow stakes at the project site and then meet us after for a community gathering and project talk at Heart of Cartm.
Schedule
3:00 PM Meet at the McCoy Marsh project site for a community planting and a celebratory seed toss
4:00 PM Restoration Celebration & Talk from the project team
Discover the world of mushrooms through a guided exploration with local mycology naturalist and educator, Brittany Marcotte. We will walk the Lower Nehalem Community Trust’s Headwater’s trail and explore mushrooms, forests, and the sometimes overwhelming complexity of fungal identification. This walk will cover ~1.5 miles over uneven terrain with a slight elevation gain.
Join Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed, Estuary, Beach, and Sea (WEBS) staff and volunteers September the 19th for another satisfying day cleaning up the beaches from Cape Lookout State Park to Cape Meares.
WEBS has been hosting cleanups for decades with SOLVE, an environmental non-profit that supports volunteer-led environmental stewardship throughout Oregon. Fall offers the perfect opportunity to come together as a community and restore our beaches after visitors and locals enjoyed spending summer days on our coastal shores.
“Clean up the beach with friends or family, or expand your community by teaming up with fellow volunteers. Volunteers of all ages will find the beach cleanup fun, educational, and rewarding,” shares Marina Dreeben, WEBS Stewardship Coordinator.
We will meet at the Schooner Restaurant at 12 p.m. to check in and pick up buckets, gloves and trash grabbers. If you have these supplies at home, we encourage you to bring them. Thanks to the amazing crew at The Schooner Restaurant and Lounge, all volunteers will receive a coupon for 10% off dinner on the evening of the cleanup, so be sure to stick around for a delicious, locally-sourced meal while you enjoy the rest of the afternoon of satisfying beach cleanup!
As you head out to clean up or just explore, it is important to remember that ocean shores can be dangerous. Avoid logs in the water, keep your distance from marine mammals, and never turn your back on the ocean! If you find any hazardous material, please alert a staff member.
Advanced registration saves time but is not required. To register and read more about this event visit http://www.netartsbaywebs.org/events
Questions?
Contact info@netartsbaywebs.org
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Join SOLVE and Pelican Brewing on Saturday, September 19, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. for a community cleanup of beautiful Rockaway Beach.
Click here for more info and to sign up for the cleanup!
The confluence of the Salmonberry and Nehalem Rivers is an incredibly special place–we are excited to show you the River Segment of the future Salmonberry Trail! We should be seeing some fall colors from the big leaf and vine maples, maybe even some wild mushrooms!
What to Expect: We will hike along the Nehalem River to Snark Creek (1.5 miles in), ~3 miles total. The vegetation in this segment is dense along the path, please weary sturdy, closed toed shoes and long pants. Bring a snack and plenty of water for yourself.
There’s no formal address and no cell coverage in the area, so here’s the most reliable description:
Meet at the North end of the Foss Road bridge over the Salmonberry River
Landmarks: 15.2 miles east of Mohler, 13 miles south of Elsie Nearest known point: Morrison Eddy Campground (the hike parking area is 1.3 miles south on Foss Road)
Coordinates: 45°44’60.0”N, 123°39’08.9”W
Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TrfHCtE91yVFGeQZA
We want everyone to get into the canyon—and out—smoothly.
Coming from the Portland area:
– Head west toward Elsie
– If you reach the restaurant in Elsie, you’ve gone too far
– Turn onto Lower Nehalem Road and stay on it all the way to the destination
Coming from Wheeler / Coast side:
– Take Highway 53 to Miami-Foley Road
– Follow Miami-Foley to Foss Road
– Stay on Foss Road to the bridge
Please read volunteer waiver here: https://salmonberrytrail.org/volunteer-waiver
The confluence of the Salmonberry and Nehalem Rivers is an incredibly special place–we are excited to show you this portion of the future Salmonberry Trail!
We will hike along the Salmonberry River to the first major landslide (roughly a mile in). We will get a first hand picture of the major challenges this trail presents itself while enjoying the wildlife of spring!
What to wear and bring: Please dress for the weather (rain jacket) and wear hiking boots (it might be slick in some spots so rain boots are not recommended). Bring a snack and plenty of water for yourself.
There’s no formal address and no cell coverage in the area, so here’s the most reliable description:
Meet at the North end of the Foss Road bridge over the Salmonberry River
Landmarks: 15.2 miles east of Mohler, 13 miles south of Elsie Nearest known point: Morrison Eddy Campground (the hike parking area is 1.3 miles south on Foss Road)
Coordinates: 45°44’60.0”N, 123°39’08.9”W
Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TrfHCtE91yVFGeQZA
We want everyone to get into the canyon—and out—smoothly.
Coming from the Portland area:
– Head west toward Elsie
– If you reach the restaurant in Elsie, you’ve gone too far
– Turn onto Lower Nehalem Road and stay on it all the way to the destination
Coming from Wheeler / Coast side:
– Take Highway 53 to Miami-Foley Road
– Follow Miami-Foley to Foss Road
– Stay on Foss Road to the bridge
We need to re grade the gravel on the Wheeler Demonstration Trail! We need about 10 volunteers to help shovel and rake gravel so it is graded to ADA standards.
We will meet behind the railroad tracks on Marine Dr and Hemlock St (west side of Hwy 101) in Wheeler at 10AM. Bring a snack and water for yourself, we will get lunch from the NeahKahNie Smoke House or Handy Creek bakery in Wheeler when we wrap up at 1PM.
We will have some tools, but if you have your own rake, shovel, and work gloves, bring them along! If you are coming from the Portland Metro area, let us know if you need to carpool with someone and will help arrange a ride!
Join SOLVE at this amazing cleanup event! This is a family friendly event open to volunteers of all ages. All our welcome and the more the merrier! We hope to see you there!
Tide to Tank: Oregon Live Systems Summit
September 11, 2026, 8:30 AM – September 12, 2026, 3:00 PM
Coastal residents and seafood enthusiasts who wonder how Oregon-landed seafood arrives on their plates may now get a peek behind the tank at a new upcoming event, entitled Tide to Tank: Oregon Live Systems Summit.
Thanks to funding from the Northwest Oregon Works administered by the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association, registered attendees will have the opportunity to dive into Oregon’s Blue Economy with a hands-on look at live seafood systems, practical learning around system operation, and new local market opportunities connecting coastal communities to global innovation.
“This isn’t just about the economy,” Marcus Hinz, Executive Director of the Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA), said, “It’s also about reducing carbon emissions and improving community health and wellness. Commercial seafood live tank systems allow more opportunity for Oregon-landed seafood to reach the plates of both coastal residents and visitors. When we harvest and export so much of our local seafood, those planes literally are passing the ones importing seafood from all over the world to be sold and served in our communities. That’s not sustainable, and it doesn’t make any sense.”
The Tide to Tank event is part of a larger coast-wide workforce training strategy by the Oregon Ocean Cluster (OOC), a program of The Oregon Coast Visitors Association. The first year of the Live Systems Training Program was piloted in six high schools along the Oregon Coast, and furthered the workforce development pathway connecting Oregon Coast high schools with the region’s commercial fishing and Blue Economy industries. The program introduced students to the engineering, biological, and technological systems that support Oregon’s live seafood industry through hands-on classroom aquaculture systems.
“Increasing the amount of Oregon-landed seafood present on our local restaurant plates, store shelves, and school cafeterias involves so many people along the supply chain,” says Maggie Micheals from the OCVA, adding, “which is why this event registration is open to such a broad audience. We are very grateful for the collaboration offered by the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association in making this happen.”
This Summit invites students, seafood businesses, teachers, restaurateurs, and commercial systems operators to dive into how live seafood systems work and why they are essential to Oregon’s Blue Economy.
On Friday, September 11th, a series of workshops and skill shares, all held at the historic Garibaldi Boathouse, will foster a space for cooperative learning, visioning, and practical problem-solving. Geared towards those already in, or interested in being a part of, live systems-related work, expect information to range from introductory to expert. Registration is required.
On Saturday, September 12th, attendees will be able to chart their own routes with friends and family, and participate in the “Tour de Tank.” This self-guided tour is intended to encourage folks from across the community to visit operating live systems and see just how cool they are!
Those interested can find the event registration page by searching for “Tide to Tank: Oregon Live Systems Summit” or by following this link https://tidetotank.wixsite.com/tidetotanksummit
Tide to Tank: Oregon Live Systems Summit
September 11, 2026, 8:30 AM – September 12, 2026, 3:00 PM
Coastal residents and seafood enthusiasts who wonder how Oregon-landed seafood arrives on their plates may now get a peek behind the tank at a new upcoming event, entitled Tide to Tank: Oregon Live Systems Summit.
Thanks to funding from the Northwest Oregon Works administered by the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association, registered attendees will have the opportunity to dive into Oregon’s Blue Economy with a hands-on look at live seafood systems, practical learning around system operation, and new local market opportunities connecting coastal communities to global innovation.
“This isn’t just about the economy,” Marcus Hinz, Executive Director of the Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA), said, “It’s also about reducing carbon emissions and improving community health and wellness. Commercial seafood live tank systems allow more opportunity for Oregon-landed seafood to reach the plates of both coastal residents and visitors. When we harvest and export so much of our local seafood, those planes literally are passing the ones importing seafood from all over the world to be sold and served in our communities. That’s not sustainable, and it doesn’t make any sense.”
The Tide to Tank event is part of a larger coast-wide workforce training strategy by the Oregon Ocean Cluster (OOC), a program of The Oregon Coast Visitors Association. The first year of the Live Systems Training Program was piloted in six high schools along the Oregon Coast, and furthered the workforce development pathway connecting Oregon Coast high schools with the region’s commercial fishing and Blue Economy industries. The program introduced students to the engineering, biological, and technological systems that support Oregon’s live seafood industry through hands-on classroom aquaculture systems.
“Increasing the amount of Oregon-landed seafood present on our local restaurant plates, store shelves, and school cafeterias involves so many people along the supply chain,” says Maggie Micheals from the OCVA, adding, “which is why this event registration is open to such a broad audience. We are very grateful for the collaboration offered by the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association in making this happen.”
This Summit invites students, seafood businesses, teachers, restaurateurs, and commercial systems operators to dive into how live seafood systems work and why they are essential to Oregon’s Blue Economy.
On Friday, September 11th, a series of workshops and skill shares, all held at the historic Garibaldi Boathouse, will foster a space for cooperative learning, visioning, and practical problem-solving. Geared towards those already in, or interested in being a part of, live systems-related work, expect information to range from introductory to expert. Registration is required.
On Saturday, September 12th, attendees will be able to chart their own routes with friends and family, and participate in the “Tour de Tank.” This self-guided tour is intended to encourage folks from across the community to visit operating live systems and see just how cool they are!
Those interested can find the event registration page by searching for “Tide to Tank: Oregon Live Systems Summit” or by following this link https://tidetotank.wixsite.com/tidetotanksummit