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WSU Beach Watchers
Protecting the Salish Sea through education, research and stewardship.
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WSU Extension > Snohomish County > Beach Watchers

Welcome to the WSU Extension Snohomish County Beach Watchers

Kayaker on Puget Sound in Edmonds
dock in puget sound
Suak River with snowy mountain
Hands reaching to explore a purple sea star at low tide
calm estuary with sky reflection

2026 Volunteer Applications Open

2026 Beach Watcher Application

2026 Beach Naturalist Application

We are volunteers dedicated to protecting the Salish Sea through education, research and stewardship.

We have been trained by state, regional, and local experts through a rigorous training program overseen by Washington State University Extension.

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Become a Beach Watcher

Interested in becoming a Beach Watcher?

Volunteer Training
purple sea star crawling on a red sponge

Our Projects

Learn about the amazing projects we are involved in.

Our Projects
volunteers at low tide

Events Calendar

Find out when our events are happening.

Our Events
Two beach naturalists teaching a group of children on the beach.

Youth Education

Check out how we are teaching the youth!

Youth Education
dune grass and driftwood at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park

Resources

A list of links and resources of volunteers and community members.

Our Resources
tree looking over the Skagit river delta

Partners and Friends

Learn about our many partner’s all over the Puget Sound.

Our Partners
A purple sea star (Pisaster ochraceus) awaits the tide among the algea at Yachats State Park on the Oregon Coast.
Contact Us
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Our Story

WSU Beach Watchers are volunteers dedicated to protecting the Salish Sea and Puget Sound through education, research and stewardship. We come from all walks of life and bring a rich cross-section of backgrounds, experience, service and talents. The WSU Beach Watchers volunteer their time through stewardship, education and research at many beaches in Snohomish County, including Mukilteo Lighthouse Park, Kayak Point and Edmonds Olympic Beach.

Our Full Story