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Salmon -- Washington (State) Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) 
 FISH was organized "as a response to the proposed closure of the [Issaquah Creek] hatchery in 1993." This site provides information about the Issaquah, Washington state, nonprofit organization, which has kept the hatchery open through its work with regional leaders. Includes news, a FAQ, membership information, and an exhibit and lesson plan on salmon spawning. http://www.issaquahfish.org/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Lesson Plans Last updated Aug 1, 2005 Governor's Salmon Recovery Office
Established by the Washington state legislature through the Salmon Recovery Planning Act, the Governor's Salmon Recovery Office coordinates the statewide salmon strategy. This site contains legislative information, monitoring information, and links to salmon-related state documents and publications. The Endangered Species Act status of Washington salmon, trout, and steelhead populations is also provided. http://www.governor.wa.gov/gsro/default.htm Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Water Last updated Jun 20, 2005 Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group
Presents information about this Belfair, Washington state, organization, whose mission is to "perpetuate and enhance the genetic diversity and stocks of Wild Salmon in Hood Canal through the protection and restoration of salmon habitat, stewardship and research for watershed and marine ecosystems, [and] community education and outreach." Describes the citizen monitoring of low dissolved oxygen levels (which affect marine life), educational outreach efforts, and stewardship, habitat, and research projects. http://www.hcseg.org/ Topics: Animals, Education, Environment, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Water Last updated Apr 29, 2008 Leavenworth NFH (National Fish Hatchery) Complex
Describes hatcheries located near the towns of Leavenworth, Entiat, and Winthrop in north central Washington state. Introduces hatchery history, daily operations, varieties of fish reared, the salmon life cycle, and the work of hatchery volunteers and community partners. Features visitor information, fish returns, events, and educational programs. From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. http://www.fws.gov/leavenworth/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Oct 20, 2005 SalmonScape
This is "an interactive mapping application designed to display and report a wide range of data related to salmon distribution, status, and habitats. The data sources used by Salmonscape include stream specific fish and habitat data, and information about stock status and recovery evaluations." The "Help" section includes a detailed FAQ with instructions for zooming into see different types of data. From the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. http://wdfw.wa.gov/mapping/salmonscape/ Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Jul 20, 2005 Wenatchee River Salmon Festival
Outlines this annual (fall) Leavenworth, Washington state, event that focuses on salmon and natural resources in the area. Describes activities such as gyotaku (making a fish rubbing), storytelling, tours, a salmon maze, costume parade, and fun run. Offers entertainment highlights, photos, contest winners, and information for exhibitors, teachers, and vendors. Hosted by Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forest and Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. http://www.salmonfest.org/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Mar 8, 2007 Whatcom Salmon Recovery
Sponsored by the Whatcom County Water Resources Division and Washington State University Cooperative Extension, this site provides information on "salmon recovery, the recovery projects in [Northwest Washington state], and the policies and public processes designed to recover salmon runs." Includes information on salmon species, conditions and habitats that affect salmon, the geography and watersheds of Whatcom County, and a virtual tour highlighting stages of a salmon's life in different habitats. http://whatcomsalmon.wsu.edu/ Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Water Last updated Aug 11, 2004 |
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