Mission Statement

SPAWN, the Salmon Protection And Watershed Network works to protect endangered salmon in the Lagunitas Watershed and the environment on which we all depend. SPAWN uses a multi-faceted approach to accomplish our mission including grassroots action, habitat restoration, policy development, research and monitoring, citizen training, environmental education, strategic litigation, and collaboration with other organizations, land-owners, and agencies.

SPAWN offers walks to view spawning salmon, an email action alert list-serve, homeowner consultations on creek protections, seminars, training and volunteer and internship opportunities. Not a member? Please join us! Call (415) 663-8590 begin or visit www.SpawnUSA.org or email us at info@spawnusa.org.

SPAWN is a program of the Turtle Island Restoration Network, and for the fourth consecutive year Turtle Island Restoration Network has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest independent evaluator of charities. Receiving four out of a possible four stars indicates that SPAWN excels, as compared to other charities in America, in successfully managing the finances in an efficient and effective manner.