Join NOSC for a Member Tour!

Member tours give Salmon Coalition Members the opportunity to see the impact of the work they support with tours of complete, in-progress, or upcoming projects with staff members. Find out more, join, or re-join today by visiting Become a Member | North Olympic Salmon Coalition (nosc.org).

In 2010, the Salmon Coalition completed a large-scale stream restoration project at Morse Creek. The project included re-meandering the stream, constructing side channels, installing engineered logjams, and planting a diverse riparian forest. Now, 15 years after the project was completed, return to the site with Project Manager Kevin Long to revisit to restoration work, see how the creek and forest have reacted to restoration over time, and hopefully see some spawning pink salmon!

What to expect: the tour site has a lot of uneven ground, cobbles, and vegetation. This site is not suitable for those with mobility concerns. While we will not be traveling very far, there is no maintained trail. Participants should plan to walk over uneven terrain, step over fallen logs, and be comfortable walking off-trail in a forest.

About the project: The Morse Creek Riverine Restoration Project re-activated 1700 feet of main channel, 700 feet of side channel and 9.3 acres of floodplain as it existed around 1930, prior to the installation of a dike which pushed the river against the valley wall. Restoration includes realigning the channel, the construction of 19 engineered log jams and the addition of side channels that will provide wintering habitat for salmonids. Improvements will benefit ESA-listed steelhead, bull trout, pink salmon, coho salmon, and chum salmon.

Driving directions are provided in registration confirmation.

**Space is limited – RSVP is required**

Salmon Coalition Members receive priority registration through August 3rd. Registration for Non-Members opens August 4th.

Can I still come if I’m not a Salmon Coalition Member?

Yes! We always welcome volunteers to share in member tours as thanks for contributing your time and energy to the Salmon Coalition. After priority registration, we welcome anyone to join if there is still space available!

Sharing our mission and involving the community in salmon restoration work is a vital part of what we do. Please consider supporting us by becoming a Salmon Coalition Member: Become a Member | North Olympic Salmon Coalition (nosc.org) or making a one-time or monthly donation Donate | North Olympic Salmon Coalition.