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List Interests / Hobbies:

Fitness, gardening, reading

Degrees / Certificates:

Pharmacy

Places you love in Snohomish County:

The Sound! Riding ferries.

Activities of Interest:

Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna

Days not available for training:

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

Since returning to WA I’ve been looking for a volunteer opportunity in line with my interests. I very much appreciate the scientific parts of this group, and environmental aspects. I would like my volunteer efforts to be something helpful. I’ve been interested in this program for 2 years, but until now was unable to attend Friday training classes. I’m excited that in 2020 I will be able to attend the trainings.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Sketching, gardening, hiking

Degrees / Certificates:

Master degrees in both architecture and textile/polymer chemistry

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments

Days not available for training:

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

Ocean is such a special place. To be able to stand on a beach to observe and contemplate is a privilege.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Gardening, Native Plants, Bird Watching, Hiking

Degrees / Certificates:

BS in Business Administration

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Write Articles for Various Media, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Lead Preschool Story Times

Days not available for training:

No other commitments.

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

Born and raised in Ballard. Have been around the sound all my life. Grandfathers on both sides were commercial fishermen working in Puget Sound in the early 1900s. The health of the Puget Sound is important to me.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Home maintenance, crochet, gardening, reading, volunteer work.

Degrees / Certificates:

Bachelor of Arts in English, K-12 Teaching certificate, English,
K-8 Teaching certificate elementary education, Masters of Education in Curriculum & Instruction, Highly Qualified Teacher certificate. All state of Washington.

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Skagit River Valley, Old Town Mukilteo Beach,

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Restore local habitats, Write Articles for Various Media, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Gather and analyze data, Lead Beach and Nature walks, Lead Preschool Story Times

Days not available for training:

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I grew up near a beach in Ballard, a part of Seattle. I live close to beaches, as they feel like home. I would like to help preserve them for others who feel the same.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Photography, bird-watching,

Degrees / Certificates:

Paralegal Certificate from SPU 1990

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Beaches anywhere

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Beach and Nature walks, Lead Preschool Story Times

Days not available for training:

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I am interested in what is happening in our coastal areas ( and elsewhere) and I would like to help by volunteering and giving back to the community.

List Interests / Hobbies:

hiking, snorkeling, gardening, bird watching

Degrees / Certificates:

some collage

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Mission Beach, Mountain Loop trails, Monte Cristo & trails.

Activities of Interest:

Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Gather and analyze data

Days not available for training:

May 22nd due to trip to Canada

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

Worried sick about water pollution and dying Ocean

List Interests / Hobbies:

Science, history, camping, hiking, hunting, sailing, reading.

Degrees / Certificates:

AAS in Biological Anthropology from Everett Community College. BS in IT Security from Western Governor’s University.

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Activities of Interest:

Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna

Days not available for training:

I normally work 2-10pm on weekdays, but I should be able to adjust my schedule for Fridays.

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I feel the need to give some volunteer work, citizen science would be perfect for me. Eighty hours of training and homework sounds good to me!

List Interests / Hobbies:

I love to tide pool on my own around the Pacific Northwest. I am also very passionate about pollinator conservation, and I enjoy beekeeping and planting native pollinator habitats.

Degrees / Certificates:

WASBA certified Beginner Beekeeper

Places you love in Snohomish County:

I love the Edmonds beach Marina, although I’ve yet to explore more of the northern beaches I’m so excited to visit them

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Write Articles for Various Media, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Beach and Nature walks, Contact local businesses, Lead Preschool Story Times, Other (Please describe)

Days not available for training:

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I am very passionate about marine biology and I would love to be involved in citizen science projects as I make my way through school and eventually further my professional science career.

List Interests / Hobbies:

My hobbies include hiking, bird watching, and technology. I have worked at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Tulane University and at the NASA Ames Research Center

Degrees / Certificates:

I have a Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology and a Ph.D. in human pathology.

Places you love in Snohomish County:

The Edmonds waterfront and Mulketeo Lighthouse State Park, as well as Whidbey Island.

Activities of Interest:

Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Beach and Nature walks

Days not available for training:

My schedule is very flexible, I should be able to attend all sessions.

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I grew up in New Jersey and spent extensive time on the coast since I have lived in Washington I have come to love the Puget Sound and the Pacific coast.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Photography, NW History, Ocean Beach Walks.

Degrees / Certificates:

Refrigeration Repair. Specialty Equipment Industrial Compressed Air.

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Mukilteo, WA. The history of the area before the white settlers, and the transformation over the years from a sleepy small town. I remember school field trips to investigate the tidepools.

Activities of Interest:

Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Write Articles for Various Media, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments

Days not available for training:

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I would like to learn more about our environment and how to help make positive changes through education, learning and sharing.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Gardening, walking, water quality, ecology, marine science/oceanography, reading, baking,

Degrees / Certificates:

BS in Botany

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Picnic Point Beach/Jetty Island/Lake Washington/hiking trails along Hway 2

Activities of Interest:

Monitor Water Quality, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna

Days not available for training:

I am planning a 2 week trip to Germany late March/early April to attend my late father’s memorial service. Exact dates have not been determined yet.

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I have always been dedicated to nature preservation and pollution control. When I learned about the Beach program from volunteers dropping off samples at the Everett Lab where I was involved in analyzing those samples and reporting data, I knew that once I retired I would want to volunteer for that program.

List Interests / Hobbies:

I like to hike, camp, collect rocks, and read.

Degrees / Certificates:

I will have a associates in Integrated Studies by the end of march and I will be pursuing a bachelors degree in Sustainable Practices.

Places you love in Snohomish County:

I love Martha Lake which is down the street from where I live. I am also very fond of Silverlake Lake in Everett, I grew up swimming and playing there.

Activities of Interest:

Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Gather and analyze data, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Beach and Nature walks

Days not available for training:

The only day I will not be able to attend is March 27th.

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I want to become a Beach Watcher because I want to gain hands on experience taking care of the environment. This experience will help launch me into my environmental science and sustainability career.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Art,pottery, gardening, fishing, nature studies

Degrees / Certificates:

Nursing,

Places you love in Snohomish County:

County parks and beaches

Activities of Interest:

Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna

Days not available for training:

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

Concern for environment

List Interests / Hobbies:

Hiking, nature walks, reading, organic farming, painting, sustainable living, and bike riding.

Degrees / Certificates:

Associates in Business.
Pursuing an Environmental Science Bachelors Degree.

Places you love in Snohomish County:

I love Edmonds Beach! I went to college at EDCC which is very close by. I stopped there often.

Activities of Interest:

Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Lead Beach and Nature walks

Days not available for training:

N/A

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I really enjoy the outdoors and getting involved with the community. I like learning about nature and wildlife, and hands on experience enforces my understanding of the topics. I will be pursuing an Environmental Science degree so I want to expand my learning in different settings.

List Interests / Hobbies:

gradening, bird watching, hiking, clam digging, fishing, photography, beachcombing, knitting, sewing, reading, nature in general, being outside

Degrees / Certificates:

CPA, Masters in Taxation, UofW

Places you love in Snohomish County:

I live in Stanwood, my favorite places in Snohomish County are Camano Island/Stanwood area, estuary area around Ebey Island north of Everett, public areas along water between Marysville and Stanwood, Port Susan Area

Activities of Interest:

Restore local habitats, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Lead Preschool Story Times

Days not available for training:

I could not attend classes on 1st and 3rd Friday’s monthly as I currently volunteer for Dignity for Girls on those days from 10-2, I could probably miss one or two of these during the training time between March 6 – May 29

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I love being outside, walking, hiking, beachcombing and have become very concerned with our local beaches seeing all the litter, etc and I’m very concerned about global warmer and concerned about evasive flora/fauna

List Interests / Hobbies:

bird watching, hiking, cross-country skiing, citizen science-bird counts

Degrees / Certificates:

French degree (UW) and Registered Nurse (Shoreline College)

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Snohomish river estuary, Yost park, Lake 22 hike and others, Edmonds beach

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Lead Beach and Nature walks

Days not available for training:

April 3 I can’t come due to long-planned trip with adult children.

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I love nature and I care about what happens to it. Plus, I retired from Seattle Children’s Hospital almost 2 years ago, and I have more time now to pursue other things, like this program, and to be with people who also care about the environment. And, I think it will be fun.

List Interests / Hobbies:

READING, SOCIAL MEDIA, TEACHING

Degrees / Certificates:

BSW, SOCIAL WORK
MARINE BIOLOGY DEGREE TEXAS A&M (not complete)

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Edmonds Brackett’s Landing, Olympic and Marine I love exploring at low tide around the jetty, watching for seals at Olympics or exploring the mud flats at a super low tide.
Being able to see

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Restore local habitats, Write Articles for Various Media, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Lead Beach and Nature walks, Lead Preschool Story Times

Days not available for training:

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

For years I have wanted to participate in the beach watcher program. However, due to family commitments I have not been able to until now.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Watercolor painting, drawing, fishing, hiking, sailing, researching benthic ecology

Degrees / Certificates:

Graduated the Ocean Research College Academy (ORCA) via Running Start program in 2015 with my AA. Currently pursuing a BS from Western Washington University in Environmental Science with an emphasis in Marine Science.

Places you love in Snohomish County:

My favorite places have always been along the Snohomish coastline; Jetty Island, Howarth Park, Edgewater Beach Park. My favorite childhood memory was exploring the vanishing tidepools along the beaches of Edgewater with my father. It was these precious moments that inspired my love for marine ecology.

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Write Articles for Various Media, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Beach and Nature walks

Days not available for training:

N/A

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I want to apply the skills I’ve gained through WWU and NSEA, to ultimately benefit the health of marine ecosystem. I think the Beach Watcher’s program would be an excellent opportunity to get involved with the community, while supporting stewardship or citizen science projects.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Gardening, bird-watching, hiking, eliminating invasive plant species, habitat restoration

Degrees / Certificates:

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Many! I love the beaches and the forest, especially the north Cascades and the small towns in between.

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Restore local habitats, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Lead Preschool Story Times

Days not available for training:

None

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I want reliable information so I understand the big picture of our area and what is being done/can be done to improve that picture. And how I can help.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Gardening, woodworking, cycling, handyman work, wild edibles, cooking,

Degrees / Certificates:

AA in art. Early childhood initial and short certificates.

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Miners corner, paradise valley conservation area

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Restore local habitats, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Beach and Nature walks

Days not available for training:

March 13 & April 3

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

A good portion of my childhood was at the beach on the Atlantic coast. I also guided on that same beach for 10 years and coordinated school trips there. The coast is in my veins! I miss getting out and breathing the salt air and sharing the discoveries to found there. I believe this is a fine way to reconnect to those roots again.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Bird watching, photography, hiking, running

Degrees / Certificates:

N/a

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Activities of Interest:

Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Preschool Story Times

Days not available for training:

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

Because I love the beach and all that is involved. My friend who did this program immediately thought about me, knowing my interest and love of nature in general and the sea – and my disdain for plastics and litter.

List Interests / Hobbies:

I love people and animal watching, art, cooking, kayaking, and spending time in nature

Degrees / Certificates:

I have a High School Diploma

Places you love in Snohomish County:

I love kayaking down the Snohomish River and hanging out on the shores with friends and family.

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Contact local businesses

Days not available for training:

I do not know at this time

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I am passionate about helping the environment and educating others

List Interests / Hobbies:

My interest include. Spending time outdoors such as the beach, trails, National forests, mountains, and rivers. I also enjoy reading, gardening, baking, and eating good foods.

Degrees / Certificates:

I do not have any degrees

Places you love in Snohomish County:

I really enjoy walking Howarth park, and the Inter-urban trail

Activities of Interest:

Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Lead Beach and Nature walks, Contact local businesses

Days not available for training:

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I would like to learn more about our beautiful outdoors

List Interests / Hobbies:

native plants and gardening, birdwatching, hiking. observing wild life. taking it slow

Degrees / Certificates:

BS and MPA , School of Environmental affairs, IU Bloomington. loved coursework in ecology and botany.
received Certificates/ trainings in tidal wetlands, freshwater wetlands, coastal erosion training at my state employment.

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Right now, especially the Meadowdale beach and trail.
Those are the coastal ones…..

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Lead Preschool Story Times

Days not available for training:

Right now i have no obligations on fridays.

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

A great chance to learn more, to take on the Citizen role, rather than state regulator (employed at NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation 24 years) or volunteer coordinator role, and to have fun outdoors. !

List Interests / Hobbies:

New to gardening, running, plogging (Swedish activity where you pick up trash while on a run or hike- I practiced this while hiking the Camino de Santiago a few years ago). Bird watching, star gazing

Degrees / Certificates:

N/A

Places you love in Snohomish County:

I have run a few races in the county and have done a variety of hikes and walks –

Activities of Interest:

Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Preschool Story Times

Days not available for training:

I may be traveling at the end of May so would not be able to attend class in person. The dates for my trip are not yet finalized.

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

Yes.

List Interests / Hobbies:

beach walking, citizen science,

Degrees / Certificates:

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Howarth Park Beach

Activities of Interest:

Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Lead Beach and Nature walks

Days not available for training:

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

progression from BN, more substantial science education

List Interests / Hobbies:

Gardening, research, foraging, hiking, family

Degrees / Certificates:

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Trails, Streams, Public Lands along the Mountain Loop Highway

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments

Days not available for training:

Above information says training is on Wednesdays. I see nothing that would interfere with Wednesday trainings. Fridays may be a different story. In addition, I could be called to a regional disaster for sheltering support by the Red Cross which would be my first responsibility. There would be minimal risk of this occurring during the 80 hours of training as described.

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I have Beach Watcher friends who have convinced me that this is an ACTIVE group and there are opportunities to do analysis, get outdoors, and benefit our Washington coastal area.

List Interests / Hobbies:

bird-watching, gardening, interest in native plants, citizen science

Degrees / Certificates:

degrees: BS marketing, MBA, MLS (library science), certificate to teach English as a second language

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Fir Island Farms Reserve Unit, Padilla Bay, Camano Island

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Lead Beach and Nature walks, Lead Preschool Story Times

Days not available for training:

I believe it’s now on Wednesdays 3/10-6/2 (right?), and I may miss a Wednesday in late April if we’re off birding in the Malheur area, otherwise likely can attend all

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

to learn, to share, to help out, to be a part of what I understand to be a great organization

List Interests / Hobbies:

Beach cleanup, gardening, hiking, wildlife habitat creation, bird-watching, public education of public about global climate change.

Degrees / Certificates:

B.S. Bio-Communications (self-created degree UC Davis, CA); Santa Clara University School of Law JD (emphasis on environmental law); Guardian ad Litem (forensic custody investigator); High school mentor; Beach Naturalist Kitsap/Jefferson counties 2020

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Restore local habitats, Write Articles for Various Media, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Contact local businesses

Days not available for training:

I don’t have anything planned other than work. I can schedule things around class/training time.

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I have been cleaning beaches since I was a child. I cleaned beaches with my neighbor, who was a kind woman who changed my life for the better. I have been cleaning beaches on my own and would appreciate to know and be around others who are also committed to beach conservation and increased health. I am passionate about beaches, water and land and want to be able to funnel my energy into a larger purpose and a great commitment to the greater good. I am a cancer survivor and have to limit my volunteer hours. I want those hours to go to beaches – the water, air, dirt, rocks, flora and fauna. Ranking my areas of interest was REALLY hard.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Supporting local gardeners and conservationists at plant sales, reading, planting, weeding, composting, vermicomposting, exercise, speaking, learning, working with new teams

Degrees / Certificates:

Almost completed a Associate in Sciences at SVC, transferring early to WSU for Fall 2021

Places you love in Snohomish County:

I love Terrace Park in Arlington, WA. Very cool but sad. So many great trees, but it’s so small. I’d love to see more parks like this one, but with even more plant species. I love the mountain loop highway to the East, overlooking Skagit Valley to the North, Kayak Point and some of the reclaimed estuary in Stanwood.

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Write Articles for Various Media, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Beach and Nature walks, Contact local businesses

Days not available for training:

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I have been reflecting upon how I can engage and serve my community. I want to be on the right side of history when speaking about our environmental actions as a people in this county. I heard a man complain about regulations stating “these rules are so dumb, a fish is a fish.” I don’t want to throw in the towel, I want to reach out to people so that type of logic doesn’t win the day. It is an area I don’t know enough about myself, and I want to help steward our lands to a healthier state.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Gardening, birding, hiking, reading. I am a good user of technology and social media. I recently began monitoring a lake for the Northwest Swan Conservation Assoc – that’s my first experience as a citizen scientist.

Degrees / Certificates:

B.A. in history and secondary education
M.A. in history
Master’s Degree in Library Science

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Lord Hill Park
Spencer Island
Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary All the trails and parks

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Restore local habitats, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Lead Beach and Nature walks

Days not available for training:

The top of this form says that training is on Wednesdays from March 10-June 6 but I can make these Fridays work if needed

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I am very excited about the training program and the opportunity to learn from so many experts. I believe that I have a lot to offer in terms of providing educational programs because I’m experienced in giving presentations and interacting with the public. I have the time to learn and the energy to volunteer. I like being outside as much as possible and my little taste of monitoring swans this winter has made the prospect of contributing as a citizen scientist very intriguing.