To promote education and conservation through the documentation and participation of leading citizen-science projects.
We continue to participate in a variety of science projects providing valuable data to organizations such as NOAA, COASST, and Sea Grant. We’ve trapped for the invasive European Green Grab, sampled for microplastics in both the marine and freshwater environments, conducted debris surveys, collected data on beached coastal birds, and collected data on our Wild and Scenic Rivers.
This bit of coast has the dubious recognition of losing the most landmass in our hemisphere than any other place.
I pondered the complications winter would bring to the process of reaching our collection site. Not least was just how to get there?
The Pacific Northwest is the playground of every Mycologist. Here’s a short film of my attempt to learn something new.
An advantage to our volunteering is that we’re often well off the beaten track presented with spectacular scenery. Here you can find our more dramatic photos taken in the field.
Here you’ll find both news related to conservation and citizen science, but also many behind-the-scenes video clips and photos. It’s also a good place for tips on what we’re up to between articles.
This was something Steve and Theresa had wanted to do ever since they had topped the ridge from Ancient Lakes and looked down toward Dusty Lakes. They invited long-time friend Brad to join them and the trio set out on their Rad Bikes from the lower trailhead.
Despite a few bumps and bruises on the trail, chilly temperatures at night, and being chased across the desert by a thunderstorm they had a great time.
Our mission is a labor of love, but it does come with overhead. If you’d like to support our efforts we’d certainly appreciate it. Currently, we’re actively participating in the following field research:
Thank you.
Some of my work has been featured on CNN, Outside TV and, National Geographic.
Just want to thank everyone for all the messages and encouragement this last year. And we really appreciate your donations as well! Our overhead is low, but we do appreciate your generosity in helping with the expenses.
Check your email as we will be sending our 2020 Calendar over the next few weeks. Feel free to share and publish at your favorite publishers.
