Join Us in Caring for Our Watersheds
Join us in Restoring Bear Creek!
Join LCFEG, Cascade Forest Conservancy, and the Mount St. Helens Institute for a hands-on Bear Creek Riparian Restoration Work Party!
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Meet at Eco Park, Toutle, WA
Volunteers will help restore habitat along Bear Creek by:
🌱 Planting native vegetation
🪵 Building Beaver Dam Analog (BDA) structures
🛠️ Cutting willow and other live stakes
💧 Helping slow water and improve habitat for salmon
This work is physically demanding and involves lifting, bending, digging, and walking on uneven terrain.
Registration is required. Please sign up if you are planning to attend!
Nutrient Enhancement Season is Here!
We’re gearing up for nutrient enhancement season and are looking for volunteers to join us. The work is physical. Volunteers will help toss fish carcasses into waterways, but it’s also rewarding, with opportunities to spend the day in some of the most beautiful river areas in our region.
Details:
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Shifts: Weekdays only
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Length: 8 am to 4 pm availability is appreciated
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When: We are currently recruiting for the months of September and October
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Where: Hatcheries in Lewis River, Washougal River, Kalama River, and Toutle River
Because hatcheries roll out carcasses quickly, we need to know your availability ahead of time so we can fill shifts as needed. Flexibility is important, and your advance notice helps us make the most of every volunteer day!
Please sign up ONLY if you are interested in volunteering and have weekly availability during September & October.
Volunteers are a vital part of LCFEG’s mission. From nutrient enhancement projects in the fall to native plant potting in the spring, our work simply wouldn’t be possible without the time, energy, and passion of community members like you. Thank you for investing in the future of salmon and the health of our rivers and streams. Sign up at the form below to receive updates on LCFEG volunteer opportunities.