StreamTeam
Our StreamTeam program
proactively addresses the problems facing the Salmon Creek watershed.
Since the voluntary program’s inception in 1992, more than 600,000
trees have been planted to restore approximately 120 acres of land
along 15 miles of stream length. We've also installed 10 miles of
livestock exclusion fencing, two miles of bank stabilization and
removed tons of garbage - literally! We do this with the help of
dedicated people like you!
This August, with funding from a Department of Ecology grant, the StreamTeam will undertake a major salmon habitat enhancement project along the Salmon Creek Greenway. The project will provide rearing areas, decrease stream temperatures and provide the necessary cover fish need to thrive. Read about the various activities and learn how you can participate!
The StreamTeam is a volunteer-driven program of Clark Public Utilities. Comprised of more than 800 team members who donate more than 3,000 hours of their time each year to save salmon. StreamTeam members come from a myriad of backgrounds including utility employees, Stream Stewards, scout groups, college students, youth groups and a variety of individuals.
We have a wide
array of activities including:
- Tree planting
- Tree potting for future plantings
- Monitoring water quality
- Monitoring plant survival
- Stream Stewards Program
- Monitoring wildlife
- Educational outreach
...events to fit everybody's abilities and interests!
Our events are popular with both individuals and groups! StreamTeam events are great avenues to meet new people. We also offer StreamTeam leadership opportunities for our more experienced volunteers. We welcome the young and young at heart. Our events are held rain or shine.
We supply all of the training, tools, supplies and refreshments. You supply the good company!
You can help bring salmon back to Salmon Creek!
Photo on right: Stream Steward Dixie Lee Ross receives her StreamTeam Volunteer of the Year award. Pictured, left to right, are Julie Flusche, StreamTeam Assistant, Dixie Lee Ross, Lisa Beranek, StreamTeam Coordinator.
