Join us in partnership with Skagit County Commissioners and Skagit County Parks to celebrate the grand re-opening of the new and improved Pressentin County Park on June 10th! For nearly a decade Skagit Fisheries has been working with Skagit County Parks to restore a historic side channel through Pressentin Park that will maximize salmon benefit while also providing a diversity of new low impact recreation opportunities for the community and visitors. This project was designed to improve rearing habitat for Chinook salmon, which gives orcas a bigger supply of food.
In 2021, this channel was finally recreated and reconnected to the Skagit River. Salmon immediately began using the new habitat in the fall, and we are greatly looking forward to the community having new opportunities to recreate and view salmon while enjoying a growing forest at this County Park.
The Ribbon Cutting Celebration will take place at 1 PM on June 10th at Pressentin County Park in Marblemount. There will be brief remarks from Skagit County Commissioners and Project Partners followed by a walking tour of the Park along ADA accessible trails.
CLICK HERE to RSVP and give us an idea of how many people will be attending.
Killer Whales of the Salish Sea with Erin Gless
On June 27th, we’ll be treated to a presentation by executive director of the Pacific Whale Watch Association, Erin Gless. Erin will be sharing her knowledge about killer whales around the world, including offshore (shark-eating) killer whales, Bigg’s (mammal-eating) killer whales, and, of course, the salmon-eating resident killer whales, particularly the endangered Southern Residents. We’ll also learn about the main threats to the Southern Residents (toxicants, vessels, and lack of prey), as well as ways to help address these threats.
The presentation will be held via Zoom on June 27th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm.
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Pressentin Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Upcoming EventsJoin us in partnership with Skagit County Commissioners and Skagit County Parks to celebrate the grand re-opening of the new and improved Pressentin County Park on June 10th! For nearly a decade Skagit Fisheries has been working with Skagit County Parks to restore a historic side channel through Pressentin Park that will maximize salmon benefit while also providing a diversity of new low impact recreation opportunities for the community and visitors. This project was designed to improve rearing habitat for Chinook salmon, which gives orcas a bigger supply of food.
In 2021, this channel was finally recreated and reconnected to the Skagit River. Salmon immediately began using the new habitat in the fall, and we are greatly looking forward to the community having new opportunities to recreate and view salmon while enjoying a growing forest at this County Park.
The Ribbon Cutting Celebration will take place at 1 PM on June 10th at Pressentin County Park in Marblemount. There will be brief remarks from Skagit County Commissioners and Project Partners followed by a walking tour of the Park along ADA accessible trails.
CLICK HERE to RSVP and give us an idea of how many people will be attending.
Bowman Bay Work Parties-EVENT FULL
Upcoming Events, Work PartyJoin us this summer for weekday maintenance at our beach restoration site at Bowman Bay, Deception Pass State Park. In partnership with Washington State Parks, Skagit Marine Resources Committee, and Northwest Straits Foundation.
All events 10am-noon; bring garden gloves, or borrow ours! Dress for the weather. Map Link
We have one last summer work party left:
Monday August 8- full