Photo from WDFW of Ryan Handeland, Scientific Technician in 2016. Calling all high school seniors and current college students. The 2018 Regional Fisheries Coalition’s Paul G. Ancich Memorial Scholarship, which supports aspiring students with goals of going into a natural resource based profession within Washington State. Applications for the 2018 scholarship are due April 1st. Full details and application instructions … Read More
Return of the Coho
Coho surveys have been ongoing since the first week of November. Our volunteers have been braving the rain, cold, and even a bit of snow to search for coho salmon along Chimacum Creek and its tributaries. Coho have now been spotted at HJ Carroll and Naylors Creek over the past few weeks. If you are looking to see some of … Read More
Chum Surveys Wrapped Up
Summer chum surveys are officially wrapped up for this season! Our volunteers observed 1,057 live and 1,499 dead fish this season and collected 180 scale samples. Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who make it possible for us to collect such vital data. Volunteers also saw several coho this week and previously observed pink salmon and a lamprey!
Real Learning Real Work Kicks Off
Volunteer Susie helping students answer environmental questions about their plots. Photo by: Charles Espey NOSC’s Real Learning Real Work education program kicked off on October 5th/6th with Blue Heron School and again on October 13th with Chimacum Middle School. The Real Leanring Real Work program works with students in Jefferson and Clallam County to work alongside real restoration professionals at … Read More
KPTZ Community Radio Puts NOSC On the Air!
Thank you to Steve Evans and KPTZ Community Radio for putting us on the air at KPTZ 91.9FM’s podcast the Compass! Listen in at the following links: Click here to embark on a journey into Chimacum Creek with our 2017 volunteers to survey for ESA-listed Summer chum spawning salmon. Click here to check out the 2013 Salmon Microfestival at the Chimacum Grange.
We’re hiring for an 11-month AmeriCorp Position!
We are hiring for a 11-month AmeriCorps – Washington Conservation Corps Individual Placement Position. The position starts on October 1, 2018 ending September 6, 2019 and is located in Port Angeles. Members serve 40 hours/week across five days. This competitive position is open for anyone between the ages of 18-25 who fits the necessary qualifications and has a passion for learning more about … Read More