APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED; APPLICATIONS IN REVIEW
See Full Position Description HERE
Do you want to gain hands-on experience in salmon habitat restoration and construction in the Skagit watershed? Join our fish passage construction team for a summer of fun, fish, and learning new skills in a sporty high vis vest and a hard hat! This intern will assist the Habitat Restoration Program with tasks associated with fish passage project planning and construction monitoring. Every summer, Skagit Fisheries constructs multiple fish passage projects with the goal of restoring habitat connectivity for salmon and other anadromous fish species. In summer 2026, Skagit Fisheries expects to be constructing 5 habitat restoration projects at 4 different sites within the Skagit watershed. The intern will be involved in pre-construction tasks, construction monitoring, fish exclusion during construction, project planning, and more.
Qualifications:
- Must be a current college or university student (at start of internship) with a background and interest in one or more of the following areas of study: environmental sciences/studies, biology, restoration/conservation, ecology
- Must be able to able to use a personal vehicle to get to project sites
- Ability to be flexible with schedule is desired as construction dates may change depending on contractor schedules
- Knowledgeable on native and non-native fish and amphibian identification
- Proficient reading comprehension and ability to learn protocol required for environmental permits and compliance
- Inquisitive and enthusiastic to learn
- GIS knowledge and competence desirable, but not required
Time Commitment
The Internship begins mid-May and is anticipated to end mid-September (18 weeks). There is flexibility on the exact start and end date, but the intern needs to be available during both Spring and Summer terms. The time commitment is 10-20 hours per week ( 10 hour days) mid-May to July 13. Then July 13- mid through September, the time commitment will increase to 30 hours per week, or three 10-hour days. This additional 10-hour day per week is added during the active construction season. Total internship = 300 hours
Stipend
This is a volunteer position eligible for a $4,500 stipend, with monthly disbursements
To Apply
Complete the Online Application and upload your Resume.
Skagit Fisheries is seeking one (1) intern; position open until filled.
If you have questions regarding this new Skagit Fisheries Internship, please contact:
Myrriah Crowley
360-899-6281
mcrowley@skagitfisheries.org
Restoration Construction Internship APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED; APPLICATIONS IN REVIEW
Job OpportunitiesAPPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED; APPLICATIONS IN REVIEW
See Full Position Description HERE
Do you want to gain hands-on experience in salmon habitat restoration and construction in the Skagit watershed? Join our fish passage construction team for a summer of fun, fish, and learning new skills in a sporty high vis vest and a hard hat! This intern will assist the Habitat Restoration Program with tasks associated with fish passage project planning and construction monitoring. Every summer, Skagit Fisheries constructs multiple fish passage projects with the goal of restoring habitat connectivity for salmon and other anadromous fish species. In summer 2026, Skagit Fisheries expects to be constructing 5 habitat restoration projects at 4 different sites within the Skagit watershed. The intern will be involved in pre-construction tasks, construction monitoring, fish exclusion during construction, project planning, and more.
Qualifications:
Time Commitment
The Internship begins mid-May and is anticipated to end mid-September (18 weeks). There is flexibility on the exact start and end date, but the intern needs to be available during both Spring and Summer terms. The time commitment is 10-20 hours per week ( 10 hour days) mid-May to July 13. Then July 13- mid through September, the time commitment will increase to 30 hours per week, or three 10-hour days. This additional 10-hour day per week is added during the active construction season. Total internship = 300 hours
Stipend
This is a volunteer position eligible for a $4,500 stipend, with monthly disbursements
To Apply
Complete the Online Application and upload your Resume.
Skagit Fisheries is seeking one (1) intern; position open until filled.
If you have questions regarding this new Skagit Fisheries Internship, please contact:
Myrriah Crowley
360-899-6281
mcrowley@skagitfisheries.org
MLK Day of Service Planting at Pass Lake
Upcoming Events, Work PartyJoin us to help restore the riparian zone in a tributary to Pass Lake on Saturday, January 17, 2026, 9am-Noon in partnership with Deception Pass State Park and Deception Pass Park Foundation, and the Skagit Co-op.
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday was inspired as a way to encourage Americans to find common causes and ways to improve their communities.
In that spirit, we’ll be planting trees in the fields along the shoreline of Pass Lake. Historically, these areas were used for hay production, but in recent years, this practice has ceased due to the growth of buttercups and daisies. The goal of Deception Pass Park is to create a mixed conifer forest around Pass Lake, with the aim of revegetating 19.5 acres of the former hay fields surrounding the lake.
The event will begin at 9:00 AM.
Parking is limited so please carpool.
Unaccompanied minors must bring with them the Event Participation Waiver and Release Agreement signed by a parent or guardian.
We recommend wearing sturdy, waterproof shoes, as the restoration site requires a 0.7-mile walk to access and may be wet.
Tools and gloves will be provided, and hot drinks and sacks provided by the Skagit Co-op Deli.
Dress for the weather, as the event will take place rain or shine.
Please RSVP HERE
Cohoho Big Babies Release Cancelled due to flooding
Upcoming EventsDue to the Skagit flood we have decided to cancel this event, to keep people and salmon safe.
We may postpone to a later date in December, so check back here if you want to help release them from the Children’s Museum later this month.
Stay safe everyone!
Join us Saturday, December 13 to help release the last of the (big) baby coho salmon from the tank at the Children’s Museum of Skagit County. We will have activities with Skagit Land Trust and Skagit Conservation District, Sammy Salmon joining from Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association, and we’ll release coho parr mid- day.
Event starts at the Farmstead Bridge at 11:30
Fish Release starts at 12:15
Event concludes at 1:30