CoastWatch & Listen

How can art and environmentalism coexist? In the final episode of CoastWatch & Listen , join the whole Bedrock crew as we meet Mile 208, Ona Beach, for the first time; reflect on the lessons and inspirations imparted by the CoastWatchers we’ve met; and begin taking action to answer this question. Special episode note: Although this is the conclusion of our audio series, our time as CoastWatche...

How do you explore a mile you can't reach? In this episode, CoastWatcher Lyndell Wilken takes Emily and Sascha on an immersive remembrance of Mile 147 in the Oregon Dunes National  Recreation Area—a remote stretch of beach currently inaccessible by road. Special episode note: At the time of this episode's release, Sparrow Park Road in Gardiner, OR, is still inaccessible to the majority of veh...

How do we observe and participate in our coastal ecosystems? CoastWatcher Crystal Roy guides Emily and Alexandra along the South Coast "hidden gem" of Mile 52 in Port Orford, as we reflect on how interconnected we are with the species in our shared habitat. Special episode note: If you come upon a stranded marine mammal on the Oregon Coast (such as a seal, whale, or dolphin), call the NOAA West Co...

On an average beachwalk, how can we practice both childlike reverence and responsible stewardship? Experience the wonders and dismays du jour as CoastWatcher Marney Roddick leads Emily and Sascha on a journey of discovery through Mile 215 in Newport, Oregon. Share your thoughts on the CoastWatch & Listen experience and help us secure future funding! Fill out our listener survey: https://forms....

What is the impact of human activity on Oregon’s shorelines?  In Episode 3 of CoastWatch & Listen, Emily, Sascha, and Joellen of Team Bedrock join CoastWatchers and retired educators Bobbie Snead, Sally White, Annette DePuy, and Maureen Foelkl for a field trip on Mile 242 in Lincoln City. As they tell us: “This mile is where the people are.” Share your thoughts on the CoastWatch &amp...

Why is the North Coast beach disappearing?  In Episode 2 of CoastWatch & Listen, marine geologist Ed Joyce shares his expertise with Emily and Sascha as they trace the story of the shifting sands on Mile 339 in Hammond, Oregon.  Share your thoughts on the CoastWatch & Listen experience and help us secure future funding! Fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/bN5mYqNHqoTd...

Just how publicly accessible is “The People’s Coast?”  In Episode 1 of CoastWatch & Listen , Emily, Sascha, and CoastWatcher Chris Berrie traverse Mile 291 in Rockaway Beach, encountering riprap, revetment, and other coastal surprises.  Share your thoughts on the CoastWatch & Listen experience and help us secure future funding! Fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/bN5m...

CoastWatch & Listen is a community science & storytelling collaboration produced by Bedrock in partnership with Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition. So what does that mean, exactly? Lead Producer Emily Eisele kicks things off by sharing what inspired the project and previewing what’s to come in this seven-episode series.     Share your thoughts on the CoastWatch &...