SFEG will be hosting a community meeting at 6:30 pm on March 4, 2019 to provide local residents and other interested parties an update on the Skagit Forks restoration project. The meeting will be held at the Dike District #3 office at
20890 Dike Road
Conway WA 98273
And we will be meeting downstairs. Representatives from SFEG, WDFW, and SCD will be present to discuss this project to restore habitat in a small wetland located within WDFWs Skagit Forks Management Unit.
The wetland is located within the Skagit River floodplain outside of the dikes that protect surrounding farmland. After passing through the dike, Britt Slough formerly flowed into this small wetland, then into the Skagit River. Such areas provide critical off-channel rearing habitat for young salmon as they migrate downstream to the estuary. Disconnection of the wetland reduces the connectivity of this rearing habitat, and can trap young fish as river flows recede. The project will restore habitat connectivity and increase the productivity of salmon, including juvenile Chinook.
Funding for the work is being provided by the Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, including partners from Shell, Sea World, and NOAA Fisheries.
Come with open ears, questions,
comments, and concerns.
Skagit Forks/Britt Slough Community Meeting
SFEG will be hosting a community meeting at 6:30 pm on March 4, 2019 to provide local residents and other interested parties an update on the Skagit Forks restoration project. The meeting will be held at the Dike District #3 office at
20890 Dike Road
Conway WA 98273
And we will be meeting downstairs. Representatives from SFEG, WDFW, and SCD will be present to discuss this project to restore habitat in a small wetland located within WDFWs Skagit Forks Management Unit.
The wetland is located within the Skagit River floodplain outside of the dikes that protect surrounding farmland. After passing through the dike, Britt Slough formerly flowed into this small wetland, then into the Skagit River. Such areas provide critical off-channel rearing habitat for young salmon as they migrate downstream to the estuary. Disconnection of the wetland reduces the connectivity of this rearing habitat, and can trap young fish as river flows recede. The project will restore habitat connectivity and increase the productivity of salmon, including juvenile Chinook.
Funding for the work is being provided by the Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, including partners from Shell, Sea World, and NOAA Fisheries.
Come with open ears, questions,
comments, and concerns.
2019 Annual Meeting
SFEG Members, volunteers, project partners, and their guests are invited to attend our 2019 Annual Meeting and Salmon dinner.
Featuring:
a special presentation by Tracie Merrill from The Whale Museum
a delicious salmon dinner prepared by SFEG Board and Max Dales
and beer graciously provided by Farmstrong Brewery
Enjoy the wine and beer
learn about our upcoming projects and events
help honor our star volunteers
and more!
A $20 donation buys a ticket to this night of Skagit celebration and reflection!
Follow this link to learn more and buy your tickets!
Earth Day Celebration
Upcoming EventsWe are partnering with the Skagit Land Trust, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Salmon Recovery Funding Board for Earth Day this year!
Join us all to help restore the natural forest at a parcel of SLT land in Hamilton. In years past this site has undergone massive blackberry removal and debris clean up from an old residence. It’s finally ready to be planted and reincorporated into the natural surrounding riparian habitat!
Our Earth Day Celebration will have activities for all ages! Stay after lunch to:
(Though we all love our pets, please leave non-human family members at home!)
None of this could happen without our awesome sponsors and donors:
More to come!