Become a Salish Sea Steward
Do you love our Skagit County bays and beaches? Do you love science and learning about the Salish Sea and all the critters and plants that live here? Do you want to make a difference protecting and restoring these wonders?
Then We Are The Program for YOU!
The Salish Sea Stewards Program provides 40 hours of citizen science training taught by local experts. Participants return 40 hours of volunteer service in 1 year.
Learn from many local experts on a variey of topics impacting the Salish Sea including intertidal habitats, forage fish, climate change, marine mammals, coastal processes, and more! The training includes lectures and hands-on fieldwork. Meet new friends and learn about the different volunteer opportunities to help make a difference in Skagit County.
Training will start in early 2020 and applications will be available soon!
Get your name on our mailing list for the training announcement and application: salishseastewards@gmail.com
Applications will also be available on our website so stay tuned.
For more information about the program and past training curriculum click here.
SALISH SEA STEWARDS SUPPORT TEAM HELP WANTED!
We are currently seeking volunteers to help plan the 2020 Salish Sea Stewards training program and be willing to provide on-site support during some of the training sessions.
Also provide oversight, advice, and help for coordination of Salish Sea Stewards program and volunteers. Join existing group of experienced team members.
Meetings as needed, typically monthly through February.
Please e-mail Salishseastewards@gmail.com if you would like to help.
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