Coho season is nearly upon us on Chimacum Creek and nearby watersheds. As such, the Salmon Coalition will be hosting its annual coho survey training at Finnriver Farm and Cidery on Tuesday, November 12^th from 10am to 12 pm.

We’re looking for enthusiastic, able-bodied volunteers to walk the creek and its tributaries in search of coho and the nests, or redds, they create in which to lay their eggs. Volunteers can expect to encounter uneven terrain and occasional obstacles such as fallen trees to maneuver around as well as occasional inclement weather. Training is mandatory, as volunteers need a good understanding of how to mark redds and document sightings of spawning fish. Space is limited to 24 participants. Click below to register!

What to expect as a spawner survey volunteer: All needed equipment is provided. Conducting a spawner survey requires volunteers to walk over uneven and slippery terrain, through water and brushy slopes, and over and around logs. You will work in teams each week from mid-November through early-January on a reach of Chimacum Creek to collect important data on the coho run.

Questions? Reach out to Nate Roberts at nroberts@nosc.org

Photo by Kevin Merrigan.