Coast Watchers, a community science monitoring program focused on the health of Lake Huron, will run for its fifth year at Huron Pines along the Michigan shoreline. Coast Watchers volunteers are part of a dedicated group that monitors sections of the Lake Huron shoreline on a weekly basis from May to October to gather data. Volunteers are trained to record air and water temperature, seasonal changes in water levels, occurrences of sensitive or invasive plants, fish die-offs, storm damage and pollution. This information guides restoration efforts, while engaging local volunteers in direct science.

This training will introduce you to the Coast Watchers program and cover the basics of data collection, the data collection protocol and explain how you will choose a location to monitor. You will receive all the supplies you need to conduct the monitoring. 

If you have volunteered as a Coast Watcher in the past and would like to volunteer for the 2026 season, you do not need to attend this training. Please email maddie@huronpines.org to get signed up.

MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION COMING SOON

This event is hosted by Huron Pines. Huron Pines is leading the effort to inspire lakeshore communities in Michigan to join the Lake Huron Forever initiative.