June 13, 2007 through July 5, 2007 Dear SPAWN Members and Salmon Lovers,

The 4th of July Parade through Woodacre (undammed headwaters of the Lagunitas Creek Watershed) is approaching and SPAWN will be there as a voice for the coho salmon that run through West Marin's creeks.

Our "A CREEK RUNS THROUGH US" float includes a creek, brilliantly colored salmon, frogs, turtles, mermaids, biologists .... and whatever lovely aquatic creature you decide to be.

There is room for ALL! We want EVERYBODY who has helped SPAWN in any way (Members, Creek Naturalists, Creek Walkers, Streamkeepers, the Restoration Crew, Teachers, Students... EVERYONE) to join us for this fun event and to get recognized by the community for all the hard work you have done in the Watershed over the years.

The Woodacre Parade is fun! People from throughout West Marin, and the County, line the street in our headwaters along Woodacre Creek to watch the famous parade. It is so important for this to be a big showing to demonstrate to Valley residents how much good work is being done on behalf of the salmon and how important the work you do is for the community overall.

Please, please, please.... Come out and support your fellow SPAWNers and help give the coho salmon a voice in our community! To sign up contact me at 415-488-0370 x102 or email Paola@SpawnUSA.org.

The parade takes place on July 4th at 12pm in Woodacre (West Marin). This is a VERY kid-friendly event. We will have face-painting (for kids and adults too).

If you can help paint banners or make additional "salmon" and creek costumes, all the better! We have ideas, so let's get together.

Cheers! The SPAWN team.