Restoring Salmon Creek Watershed
StreamTeam is our volunteer-driven stream restoration program. More than 1,000 team members donate over 3,500 hours of their time each year to save salmon. Our StreamTeam members include utility employees, Stream Stewards, AmeriCorps members, scout groups, college students, youth groups and many other dedicated individuals.
AmeriCorps Program
Since 1997, AmeriCorps volunteers have been a critical part of StreamTeam’s restoration work in the Salmon Creek and East Fork Lewis River watersheds. Well over a hundred young adults from Clark County and the nation abroad have contributed thousands of hours to improving our local habitat. Their “Get Things Done” attitudes continue to leave a lasting positive impact on the environment and our community.
Restoring Salmon Creek Watershed
Our StreamTeam program proactively addresses the problems facing the Salmon Creek watershed. Since the voluntary program began in 1992, more than 1,000,000 trees have been planted to restore approximately 120 acres of land along 12 miles of stream length. We’ve also installed 10 miles of livestock exclusion fencing and two miles of bank stabilization, and removed tons of garbage—literally!—with the help of dedicated people like you.
Maintenance
The trees we plant have an 85 percent survival rate thanks to the StreamTeam’s hard work to weed and water them for up to five years after planting.
Eradication Nation
This grant-funded program focuses on removing aggressive, non-native plants like knotweed, invasive blackberry and canary grass.
Landowners
Grant funds are available to help landowners stabilize and restore stream banks at no cost.
AmeriCorps
Do you want to set yourself apart in the environmental field? Are you looking to gain environmental education experience? Do you want to be part of a great team? Then join our StreamTeam as an AmeriCorps member! LEARN MORE ›
Scout Projects
Our StreamTeam works with potential Eagle Scouts and Gold Award candidates on many projects as a part of our educational outreach. LEARN MORE ›
Educational Outreach
Our StreamTeam provides meaningful hands-on environmental activities while educating community members. LEARN MORE ›