Members of the Class of 2013 have completed the first half of their training on the water, land and atmospheric elements that 12 students, researching eelgrass and more. Fall classes focus on human interactions with nearshore systems. New Beach Watchers volunteer at least 100 hours in their first two years.

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Welcome to Island County Beach Watchers

Education, Research, Stewardship

We hope you share our passion for these beautiful islands and will join us to understand, value, and protect Island County's priceless marine environm Beach Watcher Logo ent.

We are proud of having founded the Beach Watcher's program in 1989. Since then more than 300 Island County volunteers have completed Beach Watcher training.

Every year we give back more than 18,000 hours of volunteer service - collecting data on marine plants and animals, measuring shore topography, evaluating water quality, talking with the public, conducting tours and classes, and doing hands-on work such as removing invasive weeds from fragile estuaries.

We continually work to improve, maintain and protect a thriving Puget Sound ecosystem through education, community outreach, stewardship, and research.

Our standards are high. Our programs are creative, educational and diverse, allowing every volunteer to find a perfect niche for their interests and talents.

We are administered by the Washington State University (WSU) Island County Extension Program and are headquartered at Admiralty Head Lighthouse, Fort Casey State Park, on Whidbey Island.

Want to learn more?

Check out our website

read the Beach Log Newsletter

apply for the Class of 2014: write for information barbara.bennett@wsu.edu

mark your calendar for the next Sound Waters 2/1/14, Oak Harbor High School

WSU Island County Beach Watchers is proud to partner with environmental organizations across Whidbey Island to explore, learn about and celebrate the nearshore ecosystems of the Salish Sea.

Join the fun! Learn about the marine environment of Island County!

Get involved! Make a difference!