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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![Our beach cleanup this past Sunday was a huge success, but before I tell you about all the July 4th debris we kept out of the ocean, let's talk oysters! ?
It was so great to see everyone gathering at The Schooner after the cleanup to enjoy good company and delicious oysters. We owe a huge thank you to Pearl Point Oyster and The Schooner for donating their time, talent, and product for this event. Curious about how those oysters got to your plate?
Max Weigardt, owner of Pearl Point Oyster, harvested those oysters from his farm in Netarts Bay on Sunday morning, drove them just 12 minutes up the bay to The Schooner where our shucking team got to work, and they were on the grill within the hour. It doesn't get more fresh or local than that!
A special thanks to Taylor, The Schooner’s general manager, for coordinating the BBQ, Lee for grilling those oysters to perfection, and Sue, whose expert shucking skills saved the day. We feel incredibly lucky to have such generous support from our local businesses and community. Thank you all for joining us to build community and keep the earth healthy! ?
#oysters #stewardship #beachcleanup #netartsbaywebs]()
Our beach cleanup this past Sunday was a huge success, but before I tell you about all the July 4th debris we kept out of the ocean, let's talk oysters! 🦪 It was so great to see everyone gathering at The Schooner after the cleanup to enjoy good company and delicious oysters. We owe a huge thank you to Pearl Point Oyster and The Schooner for donating their time, talent, and product for this event. Curious about how those oysters got to your plate? Max Weigardt, owner of Pearl Point Oyster, harvested those oysters from his farm in Netarts Bay on Sunday morning, drove them just 12 minutes up the bay to The Schooner where our shucking team got to work, and they were on the grill within the hour. It doesn't get more fresh or local than that! A special thanks to Taylor, The Schooner’s general manager, for coordinating the BBQ, Lee for grilling those oysters to perfection, and Sue, whose expert shucking skills saved the day. We feel incredibly lucky to have such generous support from our local businesses and community. Thank you all for joining us to build community and keep the earth healthy! 🌎 #oysters #stewardship #beachcleanup #netartsbaywebsButton -
![Check out these beautiful photos from attendees at our last Tidepool Discovery Days in June! Join us for our next Tidepool Series, coming up July 14–16! Head to netartsbaywebs.org/events for details and registration.
We hope to see you there!]()
Check out these beautiful photos from attendees at our last Tidepool Discovery Days in June! Join us for our next Tidepool Series, coming up July 14–16! Head to netartsbaywebs.org/events for details and registration. We hope to see you there!Button -
![Join us on July 17th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM to explore the diverse plants and animals that call Netarts Bay home with guest scientists Dr. Allie Tissot, Kim Brown, and Katalin Plummer. In addition to their ecological expertise, our program leaders also speak Spanish, so we are excited to offer this exploration as a bilingual program!
Registration is required for this free event. Learn more and register at: https://www.netartsbaywebs.org/events
Únase a Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS el 17 de julio, de 9:00 a 11:00 a.m., para explorar la diversa flora y fauna que habita en Netarts Bay, junto a las científicas invitadas Dra. Allie Tissot, Kim Brown y Katalin Plummer. Además de su experiencia ecológica, nuestras líderes de programa también hablan español, ¡así que con mucho gusto le ofrecemos esta exploración como un programa bilingüe!
Se requiere inscripción previa para este evento gratuito. Obtenga más información e inscríbase en: https://www.netartsbaywebs.org/events]()
Join us on July 17th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM to explore the diverse plants and animals that call Netarts Bay home with guest scientists Dr. Allie Tissot, Kim Brown, and Katalin Plummer. In addition to their ecological expertise, our program leaders also speak Spanish, so we are excited to offer this exploration as a bilingual program! Registration is required for this free event. Learn more and register at: https://www.netartsbaywebs.org/events Únase a Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS el 17 de julio, de 9:00 a 11:00 a.m., para explorar la diversa flora y fauna que habita en Netarts Bay, junto a las científicas invitadas Dra. Allie Tissot, Kim Brown y Katalin Plummer. Además de su experiencia ecológica, nuestras líderes de programa también hablan español, ¡así que con mucho gusto le ofrecemos esta exploración como un programa bilingüe! Se requiere inscripción previa para este evento gratuito. Obtenga más información e inscríbase en: https://www.netartsbaywebs.org/eventsButton -
![4th of July on the coast! With more beachgoers and more #campfires this weekend, it's the perfect time for a fire safety refresher. Even in the sand near the ocean, small fires can spread and cause big problems! Help protect our coast and nearby communities by following these guidelines.
1. CHECK FOR FIRE BANS: Contact the Oregon Department of Forestry or the local Netarts-Oceanside Fire District.
➡️https://netartsoceansidefire.org/
2. CHECK THE WEATHER: Avoid burning when winds are high and/or blowing toward dry vegetation—or on especially warm/dry days.
3. CONSIDER YOUR LOCATION: Fires are prohibited in sensitive habitats like Western Snowy Plover Management Areas.
?Keep fires in areas of open sand, and at least 25 feet away from and downwind of beach access points, driftwood, dune grasses, and other plant life.
4. KEEP IT SMALL & CLEAN: Fires should be no larger than a small beach chair (3 ft. Long x 3 ft. Wide x 3 ft. High).
?Use small pieces of wood to limit the size of the fire. Wood should be untreated and free of nails. Do not use pallets. Using driftwood is also discouraged.
5. KEEP AN EYE ON IT: Always keep watch on your fire. Never leave it unattended.
6. DON’T COVER IT, DROWN IT: Never cover a fire with sand! Not only is it prohibited, but it is very dangerous, as it traps heat just below the surface. When unsuspecting beachgoers and dogs walk over the area, they can get badly burned.
?Fully extinguish the fire before you leave. Always have a bucket of water nearby to put out your fire. When you are ready to call it a night, slowly pour water on top and stir to be sure the embers are out. #beachfires #beachlife #pnw]()
4th of July on the coast! With more beachgoers and more #campfires this weekend, it's the perfect time for a fire safety refresher. Even in the sand near the ocean, small fires can spread and cause big problems! Help protect our coast and nearby communities by following these guidelines. 1. CHECK FOR FIRE BANS: Contact the Oregon Department of Forestry or the local Netarts-Oceanside Fire District. ➡️https://netartsoceansidefire.org/ 2. CHECK THE WEATHER: Avoid burning when winds are high and/or blowing toward dry vegetation—or on especially warm/dry days. 3. CONSIDER YOUR LOCATION: Fires are prohibited in sensitive habitats like Western Snowy Plover Management Areas. 👉Keep fires in areas of open sand, and at least 25 feet away from and downwind of beach access points, driftwood, dune grasses, and other plant life. 4. KEEP IT SMALL & CLEAN: Fires should be no larger than a small beach chair (3 ft. Long x 3 ft. Wide x 3 ft. High). 👉Use small pieces of wood to limit the size of the fire. Wood should be untreated and free of nails. Do not use pallets. Using driftwood is also discouraged. 5. KEEP AN EYE ON IT: Always keep watch on your fire. Never leave it unattended. 6. DON’T COVER IT, DROWN IT: Never cover a fire with sand! Not only is it prohibited, but it is very dangerous, as it traps heat just below the surface. When unsuspecting beachgoers and dogs walk over the area, they can get badly burned. 👉Fully extinguish the fire before you leave. Always have a bucket of water nearby to put out your fire. When you are ready to call it a night, slowly pour water on top and stir to be sure the embers are out. #beachfires #beachlife #pnwButton -
![Join WEBS and Oceanside Action Partnership (OAP) on Sunday, July 5th as we clean up debris left behind from July 4th celebrations.
?️ BONUS: Pearl Point Oyster and The Schooner are teaming up to put on an oyster BBQ for volunteers, you won't want to miss this!
Register at netartsbaywebs.org/events or click link in our bio!]()
Join WEBS and Oceanside Action Partnership (OAP) on Sunday, July 5th as we clean up debris left behind from July 4th celebrations. 🍽️ BONUS: Pearl Point Oyster and The Schooner are teaming up to put on an oyster BBQ for volunteers, you won't want to miss this! Register at netartsbaywebs.org/events or click link in our bio!Button
