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Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed, Estuary, Beach, & Sea (WEBS)


Working to sustain the area from Cape Lookout to Cape Meares through education and stewardship.


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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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Cape Lookout's campground and day use area may be closed for construction, but the stewardship doesn't stop! Join us this Wednesday, 9am-2pm, for a day of trail work on the Cape Trail ? This workday is open to all experience levels, but please note that the work will be physically challenging. This is a great opportunity to work alongside park rangers, learn new skills, and get some beautiful views on the way! Visit www.netartsbaywebs.org/events to learn more and register. #stewardship #netartsbaywebs #trailwork
Cape Lookout's campground and day use area may be closed for construction, but the stewardship doesn't stop! Join us this Wednesday, 9am-2pm, for a day of trail work on the Cape Trail 🪏 This workday is open to all experience levels, but please note that the work will be physically challenging. This is a great opportunity to work alongside park rangers, learn new skills, and get some beautiful views on the way! Visit www.netartsbaywebs.org/events to learn more and register. #stewardship #netartsbaywebs #trailwork
What do you think this is? We weren’t so sure about this one! We suspected thick-horned nudibranch (Hermissenda crassicornis), but it was missing the clear white lines we usually look for on the cerata. After a closer look, we ultimately decided… thick-horned nudibranch! Would you have guessed it?
What do you think this is? We weren’t so sure about this one! We suspected thick-horned nudibranch (Hermissenda crassicornis), but it was missing the clear white lines we usually look for on the cerata. After a closer look, we ultimately decided… thick-horned nudibranch! Would you have guessed it?
Two ways to get outside with WEBS this weekend! ? Saturday, Aug 15 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 2nd Annual Lighthouse Day at Cape Meares Lighthouse Friends of Cape Meares Lighthouse and Oregon State Parks are hosting a free celebration of one of the Tillamook Coast's most beloved landmarks — now more than 130 years old! Enjoy a treasure hunt, walking tours, community partner booths, and updates on preservation work underway and planned. WEBS will be there alongside Tillamook County Pioneer Museum, ODFW, the Garibaldi Boathouse, Tillamook County Master Gardeners, and Seven Capes Bird Alliance. Come say hi! ? Sunday, Aug 16 | 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cape Lookout Hike & Rocky Habitat BioSurvey Join WEBS, Oregon Shores, Seven Capes Bird Alliance, and Oregon Parks & Recreation for a moderately difficult 4-mile round-trip hike at Cape Lookout State Park's south beach. We'll be identifying intertidal and nearshore species and logging data into iNaturalist as part of a month-long statewide Rocky Habitat BioSurvey. Meet at the Cape Lookout trailhead at 8 a.m. — pack a lunch, wear sturdy shoes, and bring a parking pass ($10 daily / $60 annual, free at the Tillamook County Library). Registration required: https://oregonshores.org/event/cape-lookout-hike-rocky-habitat-biosurvey/ Two great chances to connect with your coast this weekend — hope to see you out there!
Two ways to get outside with WEBS this weekend! 📍 Saturday, Aug 15 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 2nd Annual Lighthouse Day at Cape Meares Lighthouse Friends of Cape Meares Lighthouse and Oregon State Parks are hosting a free celebration of one of the Tillamook Coast's most beloved landmarks — now more than 130 years old! Enjoy a treasure hunt, walking tours, community partner booths, and updates on preservation work underway and planned. WEBS will be there alongside Tillamook County Pioneer Museum, ODFW, the Garibaldi Boathouse, Tillamook County Master Gardeners, and Seven Capes Bird Alliance. Come say hi! 📍 Sunday, Aug 16 | 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cape Lookout Hike & Rocky Habitat BioSurvey Join WEBS, Oregon Shores, Seven Capes Bird Alliance, and Oregon Parks & Recreation for a moderately difficult 4-mile round-trip hike at Cape Lookout State Park's south beach. We'll be identifying intertidal and nearshore species and logging data into iNaturalist as part of a month-long statewide Rocky Habitat BioSurvey. Meet at the Cape Lookout trailhead at 8 a.m. — pack a lunch, wear sturdy shoes, and bring a parking pass ($10 daily / $60 annual, free at the Tillamook County Library). Registration required: https://oregonshores.org/event/cape-lookout-hike-rocky-habitat-biosurvey/ Two great chances to connect with your coast this weekend — hope to see you out there!
Our Sustainable Clamming event is officially full — thank you for the amazing response! You can still add your name to the waitlist in case a spot opens up. And if you're heading out to the bay on your own, follow our clamming etiquette guide to help reduce your impact and keep Netarts Bay healthy for everyone (and everything) that calls it home.
Our Sustainable Clamming event is officially full — thank you for the amazing response! You can still add your name to the waitlist in case a spot opens up. And if you're heading out to the bay on your own, follow our clamming etiquette guide to help reduce your impact and keep Netarts Bay healthy for everyone (and everything) that calls it home.
Healthy eelgrass beds are full of surprises! During our recent exploration, we found pipefish and flatfish tucked among the blades. Pipefish are close relatives of seahorses and use eelgrass for camouflage, while flatfish spend much of their lives blending into the sandy bottom nearby. Both depend on these underwater meadows for protection and food.
Healthy eelgrass beds are full of surprises! During our recent exploration, we found pipefish and flatfish tucked among the blades. Pipefish are close relatives of seahorses and use eelgrass for camouflage, while flatfish spend much of their lives blending into the sandy bottom nearby. Both depend on these underwater meadows for protection and food.