Education • Stewardship • Sustainability
Welcome to WEBS
Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed, Estuary, Beach, & Sea (WEBS)
Working to sustain the area from Cape Lookout to Cape Meares through education and stewardship.
Attend an upcoming Community or Stewardship Event!
WEBS offers over 40 free community events throughout the year. Join us for a paddle, hike, tour, and more!
Explore our School Programs with Bel, the Belted Kingfisher.
WEBS offers place-based school programs for students ranging from pre-K through sixth grade.
Learn about local flora and fauna.
Explore our companion website, Netarts Bay Today, to learn more about Netarts natural history and local species.
Ben Núñez, Sr Scholarship is now open!
Ben Núñez, Sr. scholarship is open to current residents or former graduates of any Tillamook County School who are pursuing or working toward completing advanced education in STEAM-based natural resource fields related to the mission of WEBS. Up to $1500 in scholarships will be awarded to qualified applicants. Learn more and apply today!
What is
WEBS?
Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed, Estuary, Beach, and Sea (you can call us WEBS for short) is the brainchild of the late Jim Mundell, longtime Netarts resident and community leader. Jim dreamed of an organization that would raise awareness, provide learning opportunities, and encourage stewardship of the natural and cultural resources of the Netarts Bay area. WEBS continues his dream to sustain the Netarts Bay area through education and stewardship.
WEBS strives to:
● Use the Netarts Bay area as a learning lab and environmental model for watersheds, estuaries, beaches and seas.
● Build a “learning community” between Cape Meares and Cape Lookout that encourages people to become lifelong learners about the area and engage in stewardship of its rich natural and cultural history.
● Build partnerships with other organizations and people that will increase community pride in this special place and contribute to the vitality of the area.
● Collaborate with local education organizations.
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![Have you registered for this Sunday’s Phytoplankton Field Day?
WEBS is excited to host scientists from ODFW to share their expertise on phytoplankton, harmful algal blooms, and monitoring efforts.
This is especially important right now—our community recently experienced a harmful algal bloom that caused significant die-offs at Whiskey Creek Shellfish Hatchery. Come learn what happened, why it matters, and how early detection can help protect our ecosystems, fisheries, and public health.
We’ll start the event in the field with sample collection at the Netarts Boat Basin, and then head back to learn more at the Netarts Community Club where we’ll have coffee, tea, and snacks waiting! ☕
Spots are limited, so make sure to sign up soon. We hope to see you there!
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Have you registered for this Sunday’s Phytoplankton Field Day? WEBS is excited to host scientists from ODFW to share their expertise on phytoplankton, harmful algal blooms, and monitoring efforts. This is especially important right now—our community recently experienced a harmful algal bloom that caused significant die-offs at Whiskey Creek Shellfish Hatchery. Come learn what happened, why it matters, and how early detection can help protect our ecosystems, fisheries, and public health. We’ll start the event in the field with sample collection at the Netarts Boat Basin, and then head back to learn more at the Netarts Community Club where we’ll have coffee, tea, and snacks waiting! ☕ Spots are limited, so make sure to sign up soon. We hope to see you there! 🔗 www.netartsbaywebs.org/eventsButton -
![Join us for a bird walk with Seven Capes Bird Alliance, led by our board chair Michael Krall!
Saturday, April 11, 2026
9:00 AM 11:00 AM
Goodspeed Road OR, 97141United States (map)
Early April offers a unique opportunity to view early migrants along with lingering winter birds and waterfowl. We hope to enjoy early arriving swallows who nest in the many dead trees. The fields often host raptors such as Red-tailed Hawks, Red-shouldered Hawks, and Bald Eagles. We might be lucky enough to see a White-tailed Kite or Northern Harrier. Meet at the parking area about ¾ mile from Hwy 101 on Goodspeed Rd. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
More info at: https://sevencapes.org/calendar/bird-walk-tillamook-bay-wetlands-at-goodspeed-road-new
Photo by Michael Krall]()
Join us for a bird walk with Seven Capes Bird Alliance, led by our board chair Michael Krall! Saturday, April 11, 2026 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Goodspeed Road OR, 97141United States (map) Early April offers a unique opportunity to view early migrants along with lingering winter birds and waterfowl. We hope to enjoy early arriving swallows who nest in the many dead trees. The fields often host raptors such as Red-tailed Hawks, Red-shouldered Hawks, and Bald Eagles. We might be lucky enough to see a White-tailed Kite or Northern Harrier. Meet at the parking area about ¾ mile from Hwy 101 on Goodspeed Rd. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED! More info at: https://sevencapes.org/calendar/bird-walk-tillamook-bay-wetlands-at-goodspeed-road-new Photo by Michael KrallButton -
![Want to become an invasivore? Tune in to our youtube channel to learn more about the culinary potential of green crabs from our]()
Want to become an invasivore? Tune in to our youtube channel to learn more about the culinary potential of green crabs from our "Turning the Tide in Oregon’s Blue Ecosystems: Seaweeds & Green Crabs" with the wonderful Dr. Siew Sun Wong and Dr. Sam Chan! Link in Bio!Button -
![Have you ever wondered what a baby crab looks like?
When crabs are first born, they don’t look like tiny crabs at all—they’re microscopic and drift through the water as part of the plankton!
At this stage, called the zoea phase, they float with ocean currents, growing and molting as they develop. Only later do they settle down to the seafloor and transform into the familiar crab shape we recognize.]()
Have you ever wondered what a baby crab looks like? When crabs are first born, they don’t look like tiny crabs at all—they’re microscopic and drift through the water as part of the plankton! At this stage, called the zoea phase, they float with ocean currents, growing and molting as they develop. Only later do they settle down to the seafloor and transform into the familiar crab shape we recognize.Button -
![Join experts from ODFW as we explore the phytoplankton in Netarts Bay and beyond! This event will combine research findings and expert insights with activities that are fun for the whole family.
REGISTER AT netartsbaywebs.org/events (link in bio)
?Sunday, April 12th
?10:00am-1:00pm
?Netarts Boat Basin followed by Netarts Community Club]()
Join experts from ODFW as we explore the phytoplankton in Netarts Bay and beyond! This event will combine research findings and expert insights with activities that are fun for the whole family. REGISTER AT netartsbaywebs.org/events (link in bio) 📆Sunday, April 12th 🕑10:00am-1:00pm 📍Netarts Boat Basin followed by Netarts Community ClubButton
