Haystack Rock Awareness Program

10/22/2026

Another beautiful October afternoon here at Haystack Rock 🌊

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

🌱Tillamook Estuaries Partnership is looking for a Development Coordinator to join the TEP team in Garibaldi, OR.

💧We are seeking a qualified person to help manage the current and future finances for our growing non-profit organization. The majority of our operational funding and our project implementation funding (~$5.7M annually) come from federal, state, and local grants. The remainder of our income is from donations. Our project budget is expected to grow by $3M in 2027 and 2028 due to the award of a large restoration grant. We are starting a $7M capital campaign for the construction of a new Estuary Science Center in Bay City, OR.

🐟TEP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and restoration of Tillamook County’s estuaries and watersheds through active stewardship, scientific inquiry, community engagement, and education. We follow a Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) to implement our 10-year action agenda. TEP’s projects include tidal wetlands restoration, fish passage barrier removals through the Salmon SuperHwy partnership, BackYard Planting Program, a native plant nursery, water quality monitoring and improvement, K-12 environmental education, Explore Nature events, and more.

🪴Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm (Pacific Time), Monday, November 2nd. Application instructions and full position description at Latest Links in our bio.

10/16/2026

Sharktober continues! 🦈 This week, we’re learning about the Basking Shark. These sharks are truly gentle giants; they only eat plankton! Swipe to learn more about these fascinating animals, and more about sharks 🌊

10/16/2026

It’s All About The Rock And More! -

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10/16/2026

What is that on top of the rock?? A Bald Eagle! Here at Haystack Rock, Bald Eagles are frequent visitors. They do not nest on the rock, but they come to perch on one of the best viewpoints on the beach to survey their kingdom. Bald Eagles have a varied diet, eating everything from reptiles to birds. At Haystack Rock, these eagles are one of the main predators. During the spring and summer, they will visit the rock often to pick off birds, with Common Murres being the most frequent victim. We haven’t seen the eagles in months, but most of our nesting birds are gone by now. Video taken by one of our Lead Rocky Shore Interpreters Maddy Gooldy.

10/15/2026

🌊 LIFEGUARD TOWERS COME DOWN, BUT OUR COMMITMENT TO BEACH SAFETY CONTINUES! 🚩

Year after year, the removal of the lifeguard tower from Cannon Beach has signified the official close of another lifeguard season. However, this year looks a little different!

While our traditional lifeguard season ended on September 7th Labor Day 2026, Cannon Beach Fire District extended its post-season lifeguard staffing through the end of October, recognizing the continued need for beach safety beyond the busy summer months.

Historical rescue data has shown that emergencies don't stop when summer ends. With the beautiful weather continuing to draw visitors to our coastline, maintaining a lifeguard presence has been especially important. Our lifeguards have continued making meaningful public contacts, educating beachgoers about ocean hazards, and remaining ready to respond when emergencies arise.

This past Monday, with the assistance of the Cannon Beach Public Works Department, our lifeguard towers were removed from the beach and transported to winter storage in preparation for the approaching King Tides season.

🚨 While the towers may be gone, our lifeguards are not! Our crews will continue patrolling the beach using vehicles, maintaining a visible presence, and engaging with the public through the end of October.

This season also marked an exciting milestone with the introduction of our new lifeguard towers. Strategically positioned to provide improved visibility of high-risk areas, these towers have enhanced our lifeguards' ability to monitor ocean conditions, identify swimmers in distress, and respond quickly to emergencies. Their effectiveness was demonstrated later in the season when the improved vantage points contributed to the successful rescue of five individuals.

A special thanks to the Cannon Beach Public Works Department for their continued partnership and assistance in safely removing and storing the towers.
As we transition into the fall and winter months, we remind everyone that ocean hazards exist year-round.

With King Tides approaching, please remain vigilant, never turn your back on the ocean, and always maintain a safe distance from the surf. 🌊🚒