Volunteers wanted for weather spotter service, marine debris monitoring program

Published 12:01 am Sunday, October 19, 2014

Weather spotters needed

SEQUIM — A “Skywarn” weather spotter class will be held at the Gardiner Community Center, 980 Old Gardiner Road, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 22).

“Skywarn” weather spotters are needed in Jefferson and Clallam counties, particularly in rural areas.

The National Weather Service will train new or veteran spotters, including interested citizens, amateur radio DJs, neighborhood preparedness groups, law enforcement, fire/EMS and others.

Training includes how to look for, recognize and report significant weather events. It includes video demonstrations and instruction.

To attend the class, RSVP by emailing jcdem@co.jefferson.wa.us or phoning 360-385-9368.

For more information about “Skywarn,” visit www.nws.noaa.gov/skywarn.

COASST training

PORT ANGELES — The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team — COASST — will have a training session in the Clallam County Courthouse boardroom, 223 E. Fourth St., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 25).

COASST is looking for volunteers to help pilot-test a new marine debris program.

Pilot-testers will survey debris two times per month through March, share feedback with COASST via email or phone and receive and use new versions of materials that reflect collective pilot-participant feedback.

There is no obligation to continue marine debris surveys after March

To RSVP for the pilot-testing training, email coasst@uw.com or phone 206-221-6893.