SFEG Contact:          Sue Madsen, Email: smadsen@skagitfisheries.org

Tasks:

• Work with SFEG staff lead to complete the following instream surveys:

-        Reference Points

-        Spawning Habitat Availability (SHA)

-        Fish Habitat

-        Structure Assessment

-        Cross-section surveys

• Assist with Instream volunteer workshop on Saturday June 16
• Accurately fill out all data sheets
• Schedule work with volunteers and serve as team leader. Work with SFEG staff as directed to assist with the completion of other SFEG monitoring and restoration projects.
• Submit volunteer timesheet monthly

Desired Qualifications: 

• Interest inPacific Northwestsalmonids and their habitats
• Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain in all types of weather.
• Able to provide your own transportation (mileage from shop/office to survey sites will be reimbursed at State rate).
• Self-directed, with good written and oral communications skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word

Timeline and Product:

The volunteer position begins in June and will be concluded September.  Internship time commitment may range from 100 – 300 hours total depending on interest and availability.  Work days will generally be M-Th, but may require occasional weekends. The intern will be required to furnish their own transportation to and from job sites when not working with SFEG staff. Mileage to and from theMount Vernon office will be reimbursed at the state mileage rate (currently $0.51/mile).

Volunteers practicing their surveying skills at the 2011 Vegetation Monitoring Workshop

Join Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group (SFEG) for a free workshop Saturday, April 28th from 9am to 3pm to survey vegetation at restoration sites.  This workshop will be an introduction to identifying native and noxious plants, assessing plant health, and estimating coverage in riparian planting projects. Updates on the status of these plants help us determine the most effective practices for riparian revegetation projects.

The first half of the workshop will be held indoors, with outdoor practice in the afternoon. Volunteers will be asked to assist with monitoring at least one restoration site during the monitoring season.

Please dress for the weather and bring a lunch.  Snacks and drinks will be provided.  The workshop will be held at Cascade Job-Corps in Sedro-Woolley.

Registration is required to attend.  Please RSVP to Lucy DeGrace at 360-336-0172 or ldegrace@skagitfisheries.org.  Directions will be provided upon registration.

UPDATE:  Unfortunately due to a lack of interest, we are cancelling our vegetation monitoring workshop this Saturday.  If you are still interested in volunteering to monitor vegetation, please contact Restoration Technician Andy Beckman at 770-3177 or at abeckman@skagitfisheries.org.

Please contact Casey Costello with questions and to RSVP at 360-770-7391.

Directions:
From Sedro Woolley, take Hwy 20 east and turn left onto Fruitdale Rd. About 1/4 mile up, turn right into Cascades Gateway Center. Keep left at the fork, follow driveway around to security office. Park in lot on left behind the security office.

Remember to dress for the weather, and bring gloves and mud boots (or borrow ours).  Please consider carpooling.

Coffee will be provided by Starbucks, along with snacks.  Tools and instruction provided by SFEG in partnership with Skagit County Parks and Recreation, Washington State Parks, National Park Service, and private property owners.

Registration is required to ensure we have enough supplies: Contact Casey Costello at wcc@skagitfisheries.org or 360-770-7391.

Volunteers are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park afterward; Volunteers will also be offered a free day Discover Pass to participate in a guided walk in old growth forest at Rockport State Park across the street.

This is a great opportunity to not only help the environment, but to rack up some volunteer hours, which look great on your college application and may even be required for high school graduation!

Register by contacting Lucy DeGrace at 360-336-0172 or sfeg@skagitfisheries.org

Please arrive no later than 10:00 am; dress for the weather, and bring gloves and mud boots (or borrow ours).  Please consider carpooling.  Directions given upon registration.

SWAN LAKE FLYER

All events 10am-1pm

• February 25: Native Plant Potting Party, Sedro Woolley: Help prepare new plants for upcoming planting seasons.  From Sedro Woolley, take Hwy 20 east and turn left ontoFruitdale Rd.  About 1/4 mile up, turn right intoCascadesGatewayCenter.  Keep left at the fork, follow driveway around to security office.  Check in with security then continue to greenhouse.  Turn left and follow signs for parking.

• March 3: Planting at Fischer Creek, Concrete: Take Highway 20 east to Concrete; turn right (south) onto Concrete Sauk Valley Rd., cross over Skagit and turn right onto South Skagit Highway;  Drive 5.8 miles west; Site is on right (north) just west of Mill Creek.  You can also access from the west end of theSouth Skagit Highway and Hwy 9 in Sedro Woolley.   SFEG staff can help coordinate carpooling upon request.

• March 10: Planting at Alger Community Center: From I-5, take the Alger exit (#240) and go east; at the stoplight  turn right onto Hwy 99; follow signs to the Community Center on the right.  Site is just south of the flashing light at the Alger bar.  SFEG staff can help coordinate carpooling upon request.

• March 17: Planting at Skagit River, Concrete: Take Highway 20 east to Concrete; turn right (south) onto Concrete Sauk Valley Rd. and cross over Skagit River; bear left and proceed east on Concrete Sauk Valley Rd.; continue 11.5 miles to the site, which will be on the left (north).  It’s 2.5 miles past Upper Finney Creek Road.  SFEG staff can help coordinate carpooling upon request.

• March 24: Planting at Samish River, Bow: 17121 Sam Bell Road, Bow.   The property is located just off ofSR11/Chuckanut Drive.   Heading North onChuckanut Drive take a right ontoSam Bell Road (a left will take you ontoAllen   West Road) just before you cross theSamishRiver.  The property is the first driveway on the left.  A parking area will likely be designated at the junction ofSam Bell Road andChuckanut Dr.  SFEG staff can help coordinate carpooling upon request.

• March 31: Native Plant Potting Party, Sedro Woolley Help prepare new plants for upcoming planting seasons.  See directions from Feb 25 event

• April 21: Earth Day Ivy Pull at Howard Miller Steelhead Park, Rockport: Take Highway 20 to Rockport; Turn right onto Alfred Street, then go about 0.25 miles and turn right into Howard Miller Steelhead Park. Follow signs for parking at the west end of the park. SFEG staff can help coordinate carpooling upon request. **Registration strongly encouraged for this event!!**

Dress for the weather, bring KNEE BOOTS and GLOVES, or feel free to borrow ours!

•Snacks and porta potties provided      •Please arrive on site by 10:00 for orientation. Let us know you’re coming so we have enough snacks and tools!   Sign up at 360-336-0172 or ldegrace@skagitfisheries.org        

Please Consider Carpooling

Contact us for more info!

As a Hatchery Tour Guide, you’ll teach the public about fascinating facts of the Marblemount Hatchery and Skagit salmon during the 2011-12 eagle watching season. 

After attending a workshop held on Saturday, December 3, 10am-3pm, volunteers sign up to lead hatchery tours on at least 2 weekend days throughout the season.  Tours will be offered every Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4-Jan 29.  Over 1,000 visitors come each year to see eagles and learn about salmon and hatchery practices. 

 To sign up or for more information, contact Katie at (360) 336-0172 extension 304, or email: education (at) skagitfisheries.org

Space is limited, so registration is required.

 All events 10am-1pm

• November 5: Marblemount Boat Launch; Take Highway 20 east to Marblemount; Instead of following Hwy 20 around sharp corner to the left, go straight across Skagit River onto Cascade River Road.  Follow signs for parking at the boat launch on the right just over the bridge. 
• November 12:  Thunder Creek, Alger; 3166 State Route 9; From Sedro Woolley, take Highway 9 North for 5.2 miles.   3166 is on the left just before crossing Thunder Creek.
• November 19: Larsen Memorial, Concrete; Go west on Highway 20 to Concrete.  Turn right onto Concrete-Sauk Valley Road across the Skagit River. Continue for 6 miles to the Larsen site on left (north) side of road.

 Dress for the weather, bring KNEE BOOTS and GLOVES, or feel free to borrow ours!

•Snacks and porta potties provided    •Please consider carpooling    •Please arrive by 10:00 for  orientation.  Let us know you’re coming so we bring enough tools and refreshments!  

Sign up at 360-336-0172  or sfeg at skagitfisheries.org