Nooksack River Stewards
The Nooksack River Stewards Program educates residents and visitors about wild salmon, native fish populations, and how to recreate responsibly in the Nooksack River watershed. In the North Fork, our naturalists share the wonder of our national forest, host guided river walks, and emphasize the importance of leaving no trace with visitors. Our team in the South Fork will be prioritizing education on stewardship practices that reduce negative impacts while recreating around stressed salmon and habitat. These two initiatives aim to show how collective action can help salmon recovery goals that people can take with them long after leaving our natural playgrounds. Have questions? Reach out to Sarah at sbrown@n-sea.org or call our office at 360-715-0283.
summer 2024 Events and Activities
Guided River Walks
Learn all about salmon, their habitat, and conduct water quality experiments. Free, fun for all ages, no RSVP needed. Requires walking on some uneven trail with a few short inclines/steps.
North Fork: 1PM Saturdays, July 6th-Sept 7
Meet at the Horseshoe Bend Trailhead in Glacier, WA.
South Fork: 1PM on July 14, July 28, & Aug 18
Meet at the HWY 9 Bridge parking lot just south of Mosquito Lake Rd.
Salmon Storytime
Follow Sumi the salmon and make a lifecycle bracelet about her journey! Explore how salmon and trees are connected in the ecosystem. Great for kids of all ages (and kids at heart). No registration is required - all events start at 10:30am and take about 1 hour.
July 13 - Douglas Fir Campground
Aug 7 - Deming Library
Aug 10 - Douglas Fir Campground
Aug 20 - North Fork Library
River Litter Cleanup
Sept 8 | 10am-12pm | Acme, WA
We are ending the summer season by picking up litter along the river! NSEA adopted a section of Mosquito Lake Road, and teams will help us collect trash to keep it clean. Suitable for most ages, requires walking on uneven ground. RSVP required, lunch provided!
South Fork outreach
Curious about our first summer of education and outreach along the South Fork Nooksack River? The Storymap below describes the reason behind our South Fork Programming, results from the 2023 season, and more!
The Nooksack River Steward Programs are supported by WRIA 1 Salmon Recovery Lead Entity, Whatcom County Public Works, Tomberg Family Foundation, Drinking Water Providers Partnership.
