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Salmon Protection and Watershed Network

www.spawnusa.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Contact:
Todd Steiner and Paola Bouley
Salmon Protection and Watershed Network
P.O. Box 370
Forest Knolls, CA 94933
Phone: (415) 663-8590
Fax: (415) 663-9534
spawn@spawnusa.org

Geographical Focus:
Regional

Counties Served:
Marin, Sonoma

Activities:
Research, Education, Advocacy, Policy, Conservation, Recreation, Restoration, Water Monitoring, Water Pollution Prevention

Topic:
Wetlands, Wildlife, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Maps, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Guided Walks, Field Trips, Publications, Newsletter, Brochures, Exhibits/Display, Website

Speaker/Lecture Series:
We will be offering a Community Seminar Series. This program is an opportunity for the community to learn about the watersheds they live in. Topics discussed: Salmon Life History, Impacts to Watersheds, Water Quality Monitoring, Restoration of your creek habitat and many more.

Education Programs:

  • Community Creek Walks to see spawning salmon.
  • Creek Naturalist Training Program - We offer a training program for volunteers who are interested in leading creek tours.
  • Community Seminar Program - We will be offering a program for the community to learn about the watersheds they live in. See above for topics.
  • Brochure w/Map - Where to view salmon and steelhead in the watershed.
  • Books - (for sale) Totem Salmon, plus a wide array of educational materials on watershed ecology, monitoring and restoration.

We also have other materials on Salmon Biology, Watershed Restoration, Technical Reports and other literature for reference and loan.

Target Audiences:
4th-12th Grades, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, General Public, Government Agencies

Other Languages:
We have several programs in which we educate the public and are making efforts to recruit bilingual naturalists.

In-Service Training:
Teachers, Docents/Volunteers, Naturalists, Students/Interns, General Public, Policy Makers:
We offer programs for the general public to attend through our community seminar program. We also offer a training for Volunteer Naturalists to lead creek walks and educate the general public as well as government agencies and other organizations on the ecology and impacts in watershed systems.

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Creek Naturalist Program
  Description:
Lead tours and educate the public about Salmon Life Histories, Stream Ecology, Watershed Impacts, Restoration Efforts, and Community Involvement.
  When Needed:
Late Fall through Winter
  Qualifications:
No prior experience necessary, but environmental education background is useful
  Commitment Required:
15 hours during spawning season
  Application/Training:
Attend all classes and field trips
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Paola Bouley
(415) 663-8590
paola@spawnusa.org


 

Program:
Fish Rescue and Relocation Program

  Description:
Rescue stranded fish from isolated pools on creeks
  When Needed:
Summer
  Qualifications:
Must be willing and able to gently handle fish and walk in creek.
  Commitment Required:
4 hours
  Application/Training:
On an individual basis
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Paola Bouley
(415) 663-8590
paola@spawnusa.org


Internship Opportunities:
Contact us and we will send you information. Coordinate Events, Data Entry, Fish Survey, Rescue.
Duration: minimum 6 weeks, 3 months preferred

Videos:
For loan
•  Thinking Like a Watershed
•  Watersheds to the Sea

General Services:
Bookstore/Gift Shop

Disabled Access:
Several of the sites that we visit on creek tours are disabled accessible.


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