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!
Join us in celebrating our
accomplishments over the
last two decades!
WEBS is turning 20! Join us as we celebrate two decades of stewardship and community impact during a fun, educational gathering.
Explore our
School Programs with
Bel, the Belted Kingfisher.
WEBS offers place-based school programs for students ranging from pre-K through sixth grade.
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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![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!Button -
![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.Button -
![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.Button -
![We were honored to be part of @huehcaomeyocan's 10-year anniversary celebrating our healing ocean! Because of construction at Cape Lookout this year, the ceremony took place at Neah-Kah-Nie High School — and as always, their rhythm and spirit moved us to the core. We had so much fun making ojo de dios and phytoplankton art with the community!
Fue un honor ser parte del 10° aniversario de la ceremonia oceánica de Huehca Omeyocan. Debido a la construcción en Cape Lookout este año, la ceremonia se realizó en Neah-Kah-Nie High School — y como siempre, su ritmo y espíritu nos movió profundamente. ¡Disfrutamos muchísimo haciendo ojos de dios y arte de fitoplancton junto a la comunidad!]()
We were honored to be part of @huehcaomeyocan's 10-year anniversary celebrating our healing ocean! Because of construction at Cape Lookout this year, the ceremony took place at Neah-Kah-Nie High School — and as always, their rhythm and spirit moved us to the core. We had so much fun making ojo de dios and phytoplankton art with the community! Fue un honor ser parte del 10° aniversario de la ceremonia oceánica de Huehca Omeyocan. Debido a la construcción en Cape Lookout este año, la ceremonia se realizó en Neah-Kah-Nie High School — y como siempre, su ritmo y espíritu nos movió profundamente. ¡Disfrutamos muchísimo haciendo ojos de dios y arte de fitoplancton junto a la comunidad!Button -
![? Meet the Scientists Behind Our Eelgrass Exploration
One of the greatest strengths of WEBS is our incredible community of scientists who generously share their time, knowledge, and passion with our community.
During our recent eelgrass exploration in Netarts Bay, participants had the opportunity to learn from three amazing experts: Dr. Allie Tissot, Kim Brown, and Katalin Plummer. In this video, they introduce themselves and share how they became connected with WEBS.
We’re so grateful for scientists like Allie, Kim, and Katalin, who help make marine science accessible and inspire curiosity in learners of all ages. Their research and expertise deepen our understanding of Netarts Bay and help connect our community to the ecosystems we all care about.
Thank you for being part of the WEBS community!]()
🎥 Meet the Scientists Behind Our Eelgrass Exploration One of the greatest strengths of WEBS is our incredible community of scientists who generously share their time, knowledge, and passion with our community. During our recent eelgrass exploration in Netarts Bay, participants had the opportunity to learn from three amazing experts: Dr. Allie Tissot, Kim Brown, and Katalin Plummer. In this video, they introduce themselves and share how they became connected with WEBS. We’re so grateful for scientists like Allie, Kim, and Katalin, who help make marine science accessible and inspire curiosity in learners of all ages. Their research and expertise deepen our understanding of Netarts Bay and help connect our community to the ecosystems we all care about. Thank you for being part of the WEBS community!Button
