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Grays Harbor Stream Team

Protecting and restoring streams that flow through Grays Harbor County.

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Volunteer Sign-Up: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ A coalition of students, educators, citizen
volunteers, local agencies, and non-profit
organizations dedicated to the protection and
restoration of streams that flow through
Grays Harbor County.

10/28/2026

Join us for a morning of hands-on restoration along the Chehalis River!

On November 14 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m., volunteers will help plant native species and remove invasive plants to improve habitat along the river.

No restoration experience is needed, and all ages and abilities are welcome. We’ll have a variety of tasks available for volunteers.

This event takes place on private property, so RSVPs are required. The property address and driving instructions will be emailed to registered volunteers.

Come spend the morning outside, get your hands dirty, and help care for the Chehalis River.

RSVP: https://www.graysharborcd.org/event-details/chehalis-river-restoration

10/19/2026

Calling all educators!

Twin Harbors Waterkeepers is hosting a teacher training focused on Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEE) on November 18th and 21st!

Open to both formal and informal educators, this two-part training will explore hands-on, place-based approaches to environmental education and ways to connect learners with their local watersheds.

The training kicks off with a virtual prep session on November 18th from 4–5 PM, followed by a full field day on November 21st from 9 AM–5 PM. Food will be provided during the field day, and participants can earn 7.5 STEM clock hours.

Interested in bringing meaningful watershed experiences into your educational programs? Scan the QR code to register!

10/12/2026

Join FOSLS - Friends of Schafer and Lake Sylvia , , Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Chehalis Basin Collaborative for Salmon Habitat for this exciting event!

Join local biologists to learn about the lifecycle, anatomy, and unique traits of our salmon!

Saturday, October 24th, at Schafer State Park from 1pm-3pm.

10/08/2026

Did you know?

Pacific salmon are currently performing one of the greatest wildlife migrations on the planet? And it's happening all throughout Grays Harbor!

Salmon viewing tips:
-Peak viewing months are between July and November
-Approach a stream slowly and quietly (do not enter the water). Walking in streams while salmon are spawning may damage salmon nests with eggs (redds).
-Leave dead or dying salmon. These carcasses will provide valuable nutrients to the ecosystem and the future generation of salmon.
-Wear polarized sunglasses to help prevent glare from the water’s surface.
-Maintain control of pets so they do not catch or scare salmon.
-If you don’t see salmon, don’t give up! Try again in a few days or weeks, after rainfall, or at another location.

Looking to spot some salmon returning home but can't make it out to a local waterway to watch? Check out WDFW's live fish and wildlife web cameras: https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/wildlife-viewing/fish-wildlife-cameras

10/08/2026

Did you know?

The first rain delivers an unwelcome summer's worth of pollution to nearby streams and water bodies.

After a dry spell, our roads, highways, sidewalks, driveways, and other hard surfaces accumulate pollutants from various sources. All of this unseen or unnoticed material is transported by the rain into ditches, stormdrains, and nearby water bodies.

Here are some ways you can prepare for the first rain:
-Sweep the driveway and sidewalk and be sure to clean up any spilled fertilizer.
-Fix oil leaks and clean up after any spills.
-Pick up after pets regularly.
-If you harvest rain from your roof, divert water from the first rainstorm away from the rain barrel to avoid collecting built up pollutants.
-Consider building a rain garden which collects, absorbs, and filters stormwater runoff from surfaces that don’t allow water to soak in.

10/01/2026

Join us at the Quinault Rainforest Mushroom Festival!

Stop by our booth to learn about our programs, upcoming events, and snag some of our custom stickers!

Date: Saturday October 3rd
Time: 9am - 4pm

We can't wait to see you there!

09/29/2026

Join FOSLS - Friends of Schafer and Lake Sylvia and for this exciting event!

Immerse your senses in nature, reset your nervous system, and uplift your mood for World Mental Health Day!

This Saturday, October 10th, at Lake Sylvia State Park from 10am-12pm.

09/28/2026

The wait is over! Our Citizen Science Macroinvertebrate Sampling Newsletter has officially landed in the inboxes of our amazing subscribers.

This month, we're thrilled to give the inside scoop on our Macroinvertebrate Sampling Program, take a look back at all the impactful volunteer events we've hosted throughout the pilot sampling season, and share our data and findings!

Scan the QR code or use the link on the data page to access our interactive Story Map for a more in depth data summary!

Use the link in our bio to sign up and get the next edition delivered straight to you!

09/23/2026

Did you know?

Pollinators like bees and butterflies love making winter homes under leaves?

Consider taking "raking the leaves" off your outdoor chore list.

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