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RESCHEDULED Volunteer Opportunity


We have rescheduled the planting at Clover Creek, which was supposed to happen last Saturday, due to severe weather conditions.  It is now scheduled for this coming Saturday, March 5th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.  Please see flyer below for more details.  We hope to see you there! Planting-Flyer

Volunteer Opportunity!


Volunteer opportunity next Saturday, February 26th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Clover Creek in Parkland. In 2009, volunteers planted 475 trees and shrubs along Clover Creek to help replenish the native riparian area. Adjacent to Clover Creek is a remnant of the South Sound prairie ecosystem. Building off the success of the prior [...]

20th Anniversary Annual Meeting a Huge Success


Thank you to all of those who attended our annual meeting last Thursday, January 27th, it was a huge success.  We had a great turnout.  Everyone who attended gained a better understanding of what type of work we do here at the South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group.  Lance Winecka, our Executive Director, gave a [...]

Two Great Rivers–From the Amazon to the Nisqually


We are thrilled to present our 20th Anniversary Annual Meeting on January 27th, 2011! Our keynote speaker Joe Kane, Executive Director of the Nisqually Land Trust, will be sharing his experiences as a member of the first expedition to travel the Amazon River from source to sea, six months by whitewater raft and sea kayak.  [...]

Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail 2010 Season Comes to a Close


This weekend marked the closure of another great year out at the Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail.  Although the chum run started a bit earlier then in previous years, there were still many opportunities to catch a glimpse of the wild salmon as they spawned in their natal stream.  Now the life cycle is complete, with [...]

September, 2010 – Shoreline Management Plan – Critical Areas Ordinance


Please check out this television show with Sandra Romero from the Thurston County Connection webpage as she interviews project managers about the shoreline management plan.  Lance Winecka, Executive Director of the South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group, appears in the third segment of the video; approximately 28 minutes through. TCTV September 2010 – Shoreline Management [...]

Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail Open


Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail will be re-opened as of 10/18/2010 and will remain open until further notice.  Please plan for the weather and dress accordingly as it is likely to be cold and rainy.  Have a great time!

KCST End of Season Party


A celebration for all of the Docents who have dedicated their time and knowledge to the Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail for the 2010 season. Who: All Docents at Kennedy Creek What: End of Season Party When: December 2nd, 5:30pm-7:30pm Where: Dirty Daves 3939 Martin Way East Olympia, WA 98506-5219 Please come celebrate the end to [...]