Meet Your Bay: Netarts

There are several major bays in Tillamook County. Come along with Bel the Belted Kingfisher and learn a little about Netarts Bay. Fed by only small streams, this salty Oregon bay holds a shellfish reserve (protected area) and provides a safe home to many different animals. Learn more about Netarts Bay with Bel!

While this video was designed for 1st graders, it is great for all ages. Check out the other “Meet Your Bay” videos and find out how the amazing estuaries of Tillamook County are similar and different.

~ Explore ~ Investigate ~ Learn ~

Meet Bel:
English Version:    • Explore, Investigate & Learn with Bel...  
Spanish Version:    • ¡Explora, investiga y aprende con Bel...  

What is an Estuary?
English Version:    • What is an Estuary?  
Spanish Version:    • ¿Qué es un Estuario?  

Learn more about Tillamook County bays and estuaries:

Meet your Bay- Nestucca:
English:    • Meet your Bay: Nestucca  
Spanish:    • Conoce tu Bahía: Nestucca  

Meet your Bay- Netarts:
English:    • Meet Your Bay: Netarts  
Spanish:    • Conoce tu Bahía: Netarts  

Meet your Bay- Tillamook:
English:    • Meet your Bay: Tillamook  
Spanish:    • Conoce tu bahía: Tillamook  

Meet your Bay- Nehalem:
English:    • Conoce tu Bahía: Nehalem  
Spanish:    • Meet Your Bay: Nehalem  

Credits:
Video brought to you by Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS (https://www.netartsbaywebs.org), Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (https://www.tbnep.org), Tillamook School District #9 (https://bit.ly/TSD9_NRSP), Garibaldi Cultural Heritage Initiative (http://www.savegaribaldipier.org/), and other Tillamook County STEM Partnership organizations. Funding was provided by Oregon Community Foundation Salty Dog Fund, The Gray Family Foundation, and Northwest STEM Hub.

This video would not be possible without the work of Clair Thomas, who brought many educational programs to Tillamook County, inspiring not only youth but people of all ages.

Production, Animation & Character Design: Deer Island Studio
Music: Chris Moncrieffe
Narration: Carol Bach-y-Rita

Consulting Team: Clair Thomas, Garibaldi Cultural Heritage Initiative, Amy Schmid, Tillamook School District, Chrissy Smith, Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS, Alix Lee-Tigner, Tillamook Estuaries Partnership, Jim Young, Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS

Footage: Deer island Studio, Nathan Holstedt, Tyler Sloan Photography, Jim Young, Boxcar Assembly, Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS, Glen’s Gizmos

Writers: Michelle Patterson, Neris Paige