October Highlight: Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Agency

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Written By Jack Lamb

OCTOBER NONPROFIT HIGHLIGHT: NOOKSACK SALMON ENHANCMENT AGENCY

 
 

The Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Agency (NSEA) is a vital part of a statewide network of nonprofit organizations in Washington committed to restoring and protecting salmon and steelhead populations. Through hands-on work with local communities, volunteers, and landowners, NSEA leads efforts to revitalize our watersheds for future generations. Their mission centers on three pillars: education, restoration, and stewardship.

Education

NSEA engages people of all ages in salmon recovery through interactive, place-based learning opportunities:

  • Internship Program – Offering hands-on experience in environmental restoration and education.

  • Summer Camps – Inspiring youth to become stewards of their environment.

  • Teacher Trainings – Providing educators with tools to bring salmon science into the classroom.

  • Students for Salmon – A field-based science program that connects students directly to stream ecosystems.

Restoration

To support healthy salmon runs, NSEA leads on-the-ground projects that improve habitat and remove obstacles:

  • Fish Passage Improvements – Removing barriers to allow migrating salmon to reach their spawning grounds.

  • Streambank Restoration – Stabilizing eroded banks and planting native vegetation to improve water quality.

  • In-Stream Habitat Enhancement – Adding logs, rocks, and other structures to create shelter and spawning areas for fish.

Stewardship

Through community involvement, NSEA cultivates long-term care for the environment:

  • Volunteer Restoration Parties – Hands-on events where community members help plant trees and restore habitat.

  • Citizen Science – Engaging volunteers in data collection and environmental monitoring.

  • Salmon Sighting Events – Inviting the public to witness and celebrate the salmon’s return each season.


Aslan is matching all donations made to NSEA through our online and in-house round up program (up to $2,000) throughout October.
To learn more or to donate directly, click here.

Jack Lamb
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