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SALMON PROTECTION AND WATERSHED NETWORK
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CHINOOK SALMON SPAWNING IN MARIN'S LAGUNITAS WATERSHED - SEE SPAWNING SALMON ON A NATURALIST LED CREEK WALK.Contact: Reuven Walder 415 488 0370 x102 WHAT: Biologist observed the first spawning salmon of the season in the last 2 weeks but they weren't coho but rather chinook salmon. These silver/grey chinook were seen spawning in the lower reaches of Lagunitas Creek. Agency researchers believe that the 23 nests (aka redds) discovered so far are all from chinook. Coho salmon are likely congregating at the mouth of this watershed awaiting the coming rains which will enable them to reach their spawning habitat which extends as far as Woodacre, 20 miles from Tomales Bay. The return of these species marks the dramatic end of their journey which began in these creeks 3-5 years ago. The public is invited to come on a creek walk with one of SPAWN's Creek Naturalists to view the spawning salmon. Visitors will learn about the fascinating life history of endangered salmon, the stream ecosystem, and the impacts that these and other species face in the Lagunitas Watershed. WHEN: The first NATURALIST LED TOUR will be on November 15 and continue every weekend from November 22 through January 31 CALL SPAWN (415) 488-0370 for more details about this opportunity WHERE: Lagunitas Watershed, Marin County **Contact Reuven for More Information and To See the Salmon Spawning** BACKGROUND: These salmon species spawn in the Lagunitas watershed each winter. The two to three foot fish leave the ocean and travel miles up local streams to lay their eggs. The Lagunitas Watershed, located in West Marin County is reported to have one of the largest populations of wild coho left in California. A number of sites in the watershed will be visited.
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