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SALMON PROTECTION AND WATERSHED NETWORK
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Help Rescue Threatened Coho And Steelhead From Drying Creeks
WHAT: The public is invited to join the Salmon Protection and Watershed Network (SPAWN) to help rescue baby salmon and steelhead from drying creeks and relocate them to safer habitat downstream. These tiny fish hatched this spring and are now stranded in small creeks in the San Geronimo Valley, within West Marin's Lagunitas Watershed. They face certain death if not netted and moved to sections of creek with water flow. Over 8,000 coho and steelhead have been rescued since 1999. You must RSVP to attend since space is limited. Call (415) 488-0370 x102 Volunteers rescuing coho and steelhead from dryuing creeks – summer 2003 Rescued coho to be released downstream WHEN:
**Snacks and Drinks will be provided.** WHO: All ages are welcome to attend.—You must RSVP to attend since space is limited. Call (415) 488-0370 x102 WHERE: Marin County , San Geronimo Valley Cultural Center (approximately 5 mi. west of Fairfax - call for directions) BACKGROUND: San Geronimo Valley spawning habitat is quite important to spawning salmon with the Lagunitas Watershed. The watershed supports one of the largest remaining runs of coho in California even though it has declined by 90% from historical numbers. Therefore every baby salmon rescued can help this population rebound from near extinction. SPAWN works to protect these populations and their habitat through education, outreach, research and restoration. ** If you join us for the Double Header Day on August 3rd, a lunch will be provided. Please call to reserve a space!!** |
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