The Stream Stewards Program, originally developed by Washington State University’s Jefferson County Extension and now hosted by the Salmon Coalition, provides Jefferson and Clallam County residents with the opportunity to turn environmental knowledge into action. Through this 5-week course, participants learn about connections between our lands and waters by diving into topics such as stream ecology and restoration, salmon biology and habitats, managing urban watersheds, riparian forests, tribal roles in restoration, and fisheries management. You will connect with local natural resource experts in classroom sessions and field experiences and learn about opportunities to get involved in local efforts to steward and restore our local watersheds.

Upon completion, volunteers are asked to commit to 20 volunteer hours to an organization of their choice over the following year. Volunteer hours can be applied to a wide range of opportunities that work toward the larger goal of improving local ecosystem health. From getting involved in a citizen science project to engaging in public outreach, volunteers can connect with opportunities that fit their skills and interests. Through this program, we hope to connect you to many of these organizations that host volunteer opportunities.

Throughout the training, organizations will provide participants with information about local projects and offer exciting opportunities to plug in and make a difference on the Olympic Peninsula.

*SINGLE SESSION REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE* If you are only interested or available for a single or multiple session, you can register for a single session for $25.

The 5-week course fee will be $100 and classes will take place every Wednesday in September from 9am – 2pm at various locations in Jefferson and Clallam Counties

Course Schedule 

Salmon Biology & Restoration

September 2nd, 9am - 2pm, Chimacum & Discovery Bay (Jefferson County)

Managing Critical Resources: Water & Salmon

September 9th, 9am - 2pm, Dungeness River (Clallam County)

Thinking Big: Watershed Scale Restoration

September 16th, 9am - 2pm, Tarboo Creek & Chimacum (Jefferson County)

From the Mountains to the Sea: Elwha River

September 23rd, 9am - 2pm, Port Angeles & Elwha River (Clallam County)

Caring for Urban Watersheds

September 30th, 9am - 2pm, Port Angeles (Clallam County)