Episode 1
Oregon’s coastline has been known as “The People’s Coast” since 1967, when the historic Beach Bill passed into law. But the dream of freely accessible beaches and the realities of human development aren’t always aligned. Join CoastWatcher Chris Berrie and producers Emily Eisele and Sascha Blocker for a guided journey through CoastWatch Mile 291 in Rockaway Beach–and an exploration of what “The People’s Coast” means today.
CoastWatch & Listen is a community science & storytelling collaboration produced by Bedrock Theatre in partnership with Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition.
Series Credits:
Lead Producer & Creator: Emily Eisele
Co-Producer: Sascha Blocker
Audio Engineer & Original Music Underscoring: Alec Chase
Editors: Alexandra Schaffer, Joellen Sweeney & Chris Gonzalez
Theme Song: Sean Grosshans
Episode Credits:
"The People's Coast" poem was written and performed by Becca Wirta.
"Gonna Getcha," the sneaker wave theme, was written and performed by Joellen Sweeney.
Additional voiceovers in this episode were performed by Joellen Sweeney.
Series Sponsors: Roundhouse Foundation, Susan Matlack Jones & Associates, Hotel Sylvia, Lincoln City Glass Center, Kathy Fishler & Jeff Sweeney
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