South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group » Uncategorized

Kennedy Creek Salmon Splash

Jerilyn Walley — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:31:15 +0000

Please join SPSSEG and all the Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail supporters and enthusiasts on Sunday August 22, from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m at the Trail. This years festivities are going to be the best yet, with excellent music and fabulous appetizers, seafood, desserts and beverages. Tickets for this annual event are $35 per person; remember that $35 supports 10 student visitors to the trail! This year we are also raising funds to fix a damaged viewing platform.

Kennedy Creek is a one of a kind outdoor classroom which offers a wide range of learning opportunities to kids of all ages. Each year over 5,000 students and numerous community members visit the trail to learn about the salmon life-cycle and the critical habitat that supports salmon.

Parking will be available at the Trail. For driving directions and additional Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail information please follow the link to the Kennedy Creek page on this website.

Special thanks go out to Taylor Shellfish, Mason CD, Mason WSU Extension, and SPSSEG for supporting and coordinating this event. Plus we have received numerous in-kind community donations including Fish Tale beer. Come see for yourself how much fun this event is.

If you are unable to attend Splash, please make a financial donation using the Just Give link or donate your time by becoming a volunteer docent this fall. We need docents during the weekday for school groups and also on the busy November weekends for the general public.

Please contact us at Lancew@spsseg.org for more information. See you at the Splash this summer! Thank you!

Olympia Traverse

Jerilyn Walley — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:21:48 +0000

On July 31, 2010, we are going to put the fun back in Fund-raising. Come join SPSSEG staff as we participate in Forth Corner Productions first annual Olympia Traverse. The Olympia Traverse is an endurance multi-sport challenge that celebrates the life journey of salmon. Soloists, tandem and relay teams compete for survival on a course that demonstrates the urban and natural challenges that salmon face in their journey. Each participant is encouraged to choose an environmental group or related non-profit to support (we hope you choose SPSSEG!). For more information or to register please visit the Olympia Traverse website at www.olympiatraverse.com.

Washington Conservation Corp (WCC) Position at SPSSEG

lancewinecka — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:58:00 +0000

The South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group (SPSSEG) and the Washington Conservation Corp is seeking a motivated and energetic individual interested in being part of a team dedicated to restoring salmon populations in the South Puget Sound. The successful candidate will work with audiences of all ages and backgrounds developing and providing educational and hands-on volunteer opportunities, and generating support for SPSSEG. The Salmon Education and Outreach Specialist works throughout Mason, Thurston, King, and Pierce Counties with some weekend and evening work required. The person in this position will also work with SPSSEG Project Managers on salmon restoration and monitoring projects and receive guidance from the Executive Director. The WCC program is open to people 18 years old to 25 years old.

Please click here for complete information: 2010 WCC Job Description.

Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail Fundraising Drive

Jerilyn Walley — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:22:22 +0000

Reaching our goal

We are kicking off our 2010 Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail Fund-raising season with a bang and a large goal! The Squaxin Island Tribe donated $2,500 and the Community for Interfaith Celebration donated $500. If you would like to make a donation to keep this beautiful trail open and maintained, you can use the donation link under the “Support Us” tab or mail a check to our office with a dedication to KCST.

Kennedy Creek is Closed for 2009

lancewinecka — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:17:16 +0000

Thanks to all for a great year!

Kennedy Creek Splash September 12, 2009 from 3-6

rbahrt — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:28:05 +0000

Hey, we’re having the KCST Splash on the 12th! Come join us and order your tickets today!
For more information, contact Lance Winecka at (360) 412-0808 ext. 2

New SPSSEG Online Store

rbahrt — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:11:04 +0000

SPSSEG has been working on creating a place on their website to display many of the items that they have available for purchase. It is now posted on the website under the “Store *new!*” tab. Take a look and see what SPSSEG is going to have for sale at their store! Items such as hats, T-Shirts, calendars, posters, etc. are being ordered or are in-stock. Check the individual product pages to see more details on a specific item you may be interested in.

SPSSEG is a non-profit group that gains support directly from people in communities and businesses that would like to help Puget Sound salmon and their environment. The items for sale in the shop are designed to help familiarize the community with the South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group, educate about salmon and habitats, and help people show that they are conscious of current environmental issues. Proceeds from sales go directly towards SPSSEG project development and salmon enhancement in the Puget Sound.

Especially a highlight in this online store is our new calendar. Designed just this summer, South Puget Sound Salmon & Habitat Calendar 2010 is the perfect item for you! With Christmas coming up, it would also make a nice gift to give that offers a pure and detailed account of the South Puget Sound salmon and the habitats they live in. Complete with pictures taken personally by those who work with SPSSEG, Wild Salmon Facts, and inspirational quotes on each page, this calendar is a beautiful representation of the Puget Sound. Check out our sneak peek preview on the individual product page!

Take a look at the new store products, and leave comments/suggestions if you would like! Thank you!

SPSSEG Site Update

rbahrt — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:42:30 +0000

The SPSSEG Website is currently undergoing a process intended to update the site information, pictures, and articles. Because of this, there may be some things temporarily out of place, or notices that say “This is a test” on some of the pages… please understand that we are working to improve and help our viewers to get accurate information. Add comments on changes you do or do not like, and we will be able to see if our improvements are well recieved or not. I will post new changes and add-ons in this post, so that you may see the changes we are establishing. Thank you for your cooperation!

Recent Changes to go Look at:

—-Under “About” tab, and then “Photo Gallery” on the far right sub-menu. Check out our new gallery option for viewing pics!

—-Under “About” tab, and then “Staff”. Check out the new pics of our staff, and new staff bios!

—-Header. Check out our new salmon pic and our new logo that heads up our website!

—-Under “About” tab, and then “Board of Directors”. Check out our new Member!

—-Under “About” tab, there are the 2008 and 2006 Project Showcases in the submenu

—-Under “About” tab, there are 3 new news articles in the news submenu link

Our Annual Meeting Presentation!

sarahclarke — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:57:27 +0000

Download our 2009 Annual Meeting Presentation to view a showcase of our projects and partners throughout the last year!

Annual Meeting 2009 Presentation

Free Rain Garden Workshops

sarahclarke — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:10:15 +0000

What: Free Rain Garden Workshops
Where: Lacey
When: January 15, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

OTHER DATES AND LOCATIONS ARE LISTED BELOW

Description: Please join Stewardship Partners and WSU Extension for a hands-on classroom workshop on rain garden design and construction. We have several classes scheduled throughout Puget Sound beginning January 15th in Lacey and January 22nd in Bellevue.

A rain garden consists of native trees, shrubs, herbs, and grasses planted in composted-amended soils in a shallow depression and strategically placed to effectively capture rainwater and slowly infiltrate it into the ground. Rain gardens work like native forests by capturing and infiltrating stormwater from rooftops, driveways, and other hard surfaces. Rain gardens reduce localized flooding; help recharge groundwater aquifers; provide beneficial wildlife habitat; and filter oil, grease and toxic materials before they can pollute local waterways.

Workshop participants will receive a rain garden handbook and other useful materials. They will also be invited to participate in several full scale rain garden installation workshops scheduled later in the spring and summer.

King County Rain Garden Classes:

Thursday, January 22: Bellevue, Bellevue City Hall
Thursday, February 12: Carnation, Carnation City Hall
Tuesday, March 3: Renton, Renton Technical College
Tuesday, March 17: Downtown Seattle, Seattle Aquarium
Thursday, March 26: Seattle Tilth in Wallingford
Thursday, April 23: South Seattle, NW Environmental Education Center

Thurston County Rain Garden Classes:

Thursday, January 15: Lacey
Thursday, April 2: Yelm
Thursday, April 16: Tumwater

Olympia: Date TBA

Pierce County Rain Garden Classes:

Thursday, February 5: Orting, Orting Library
Thursday, February 19: Tacoma, Snake Lake Nature Center
Thursday, March 5: Buckley, Multi Purpose Center
Thursday, March 19: Lakewood , Lakewood Water District HQ
Monday, April 20: University Place, City Hall
Thursday, April 30: Edgewood, Edgewood City Hall

Workshops are free and registration is required. Participants will be sent site-assessment instructions in advance to help maximize their learning at the workshops. Contact Becky Abbey at Stewardship Partners to register and for more details:

Call (206) 292-9875 or email ba@stewardshippartners.org and visit www.stewardshippartners.org for more rain garden information.

Ask us about our rain garden poster.