Meagan Abele

mabele@cooswatershed.org

541-888-5922

Meagan is a recent import to Coos Bay, moving here at the end of 2023 after finishing her MSc. in marine resource management at Oregon State University. Before moving to Oregon, Meagan worked as a marine research technician, riding in boats up and down the west coast of British Columbia, Canada. This period also established her love of SCUBA diving, cycling, and canoeing, which is still strong today. Meagan is excited to live and work in the Coos watershed, joining her passions in the coastal mountains, estuaries, and marine environments–much like the salmon she monitors!

Role at CoosWA: Meagan manages our ongoing watershed monitoring programs, which includes developing the monitoring plans that guide which data are collected and how. Her efforts will also focus on monitoring the recovery of Oregon coho salmon populations by establishing baseline data and evaluating the effectiveness of our restoration programs.

Favorite place in Coos County?

“I love discovering the hidden gems of a new area! Although I’ve only been here for a short time, my top two are 1) the oyster flats in the Coos estuary, especially on a starry night at low tide, and 2) Tiny’s tavern, where you can enjoy a beverage while doing your laundry at a reasonable price!”