SPAWNING SEASON OVER (AGAIN)
Shortly after calling Salmon Watch 2024 a done deal on Nov. 10 with 19 coho spawners, more began streaming into lower Fauntleroy Creek.
SPAWNERS IN AND ‘OPEN CREEK’ THIS SUNDAY
Salmon watchers spotted the first coho spawner of the season come in to the creek from Fauntleroy Cove late Wednesday, Oct. 30. The watch is now in high gear and will continue as long as more fish seem likely. ‘Open Creek’ will be this Sunday, November 3, 1:00-3:00pm. Make your way to the fish ladder …
SPAWNING SEASON PREVIEW
Salmon Watch 2024 to document coho spawners in Fauntleroy Creek will kick off on Sunday, Oct. 13, with the annual drumming. This all-ages community event will employ the beat of drums to call in spawners from the cove. It will start at 4:00 pm just off the intersection of SW Director and upper Fauntleroy Way …
TEENAGE COHO ON THE MOVE
Getting new net traps into upper and lower Fauntleroy Creek on March 14 proved to be good timing.
SALMON RELEASES ON THE CALENDAR
Nineteen salmon releases are now scheduled for late April through May.
MANY ENJOY OPEN CREEK
The Fauntleroy Watershed Council’s Nov. 12 open creek drew 136 visitors of all ages.
Spawners in Fauntleroy Creek – and you’re invited
With rain and 11-foot tides in the offing, the Fauntleroy Watershed Council will host an all-ages open creek on Sunday (Nov. 12) between 1:00 and 3:00 pm.
SALMON WATCH 2023 IS ON!
With high hopes, 20 volunteer salmon watchers are now on duty to document coho spawners in lower Fauntleroy Creek.
WATERSHED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Helping steward the environment can be a very rewarding and enjoyable way to give back to your community. We welcome fresh energy and ideas, whether you can lend a hand just once or for awhile
ABOUT SPAWNING SEASON
On Sunday, Oct. 22, at 4 pm, we’ll sing and drum to call in spawners during our annual all-ages drumming (free @ creek level below fish-ladder).