Salmon Protection And Watershed Network - SPAWN

Salmon Protection And Watershed Network - SPAWN We protect endangered, wild coho salmon and the forests and watershed they need to survive. Save our wild coho salmon & streams!

Part of Turtle Island Restoration Network - West Marin County, California. Sign up as a member, volunteer & get involved today.

Recent and troubling news from up North: Hundreds of Chinook salmon have died in California's Klamath River watershed af...
06/26/2026

Recent and troubling news from up North: Hundreds of Chinook salmon have died in California's Klamath River watershed after a sharp increase in the deadly parasite (Ceratonova shasta).

During the 2026 outmigration season, nearly half (46%) of the salmon tested by wildlife officials were infected - more than double the rate seen in 2025!

The parasite spreads naturally through freshwater worms and can cause severe illness and death in salmon, raising concerns for already vulnerable fish populations.

While Ceratonova shasta poses no risk to human health, its growing presence highlights the ongoing challenges facing Pacific Northwest salmon and the urgent need to protect and restore healthy river ecosystems.

Photo credit: Austin Demarest/USFWS

06/24/2026

Next Tuesday, our Oceans team (fondly referred to as the 'Oceans Four') is hosting a live member webinar at 12pm PST / 3pm EST - "Currents & Conversations: A World Ocean Month Wrap-Up" - where we’ll review the biggest ocean conservation developments, victories and challenges from the past month.

Our team of experts will provide updates on critical federal legislation, recent executive actions affecting marine protected areas and endangered species, as well as ongoing advocacy efforts to defend ocean wildlife. We’ll also share the latest news from our litigation, policy and Washington, D.C. programs, highlighting how supporters helped drive action throughout Ocean Month! Finally, we’ll celebrate the impact of our community – from actions taken to pounds of trash removed from beaches – and preview upcoming opportunities to stay engaged. Don’t miss this chance to catch up on the issues shaping the future of our oceans and learn how you can continue making a difference.

To get more details on the webinar, and how to become a TIRN member, swim on over to ➡️ https://seaturtles.org/event/membership-webinar-currents-conversations-a-world-ocean-month-wrap-up-june-30/

We hope to sea you there!

Wednesday's Chicken Ranch Beach volunteer day is moved to June 17th! So far with the help of many wonderful volunteers, ...
06/08/2026

Wednesday's Chicken Ranch Beach volunteer day is moved to June 17th!

So far with the help of many wonderful volunteers, SPAWN and the Tomales Bay Foundation have installed 4,400 locally native plants in the new wetland enhancement project at Chicken Ranch Beach. Come join us to help care for the plants by weeding and watering while we await our opportunity to complete the planting.

The remaining 3,200 wetland plants are to be installed in areas that are now under water. As the area dries out with the season, we will be able to resume planting. Once the planting is complete we as a community will have installed 7,600 native plants.

Weeding experience is helpful but not required. We will assist you in identifying target weeds, and are happy to share plant knowledge.

We have gloves and tools, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Learn more and contact us at www.seaturtles.org/events

06/06/2026

“If you build it, they will come.” Chicken Ranch Beach is turning into a ‘Field of Dreams’ 😉 lately! Enjoy this video of a North American river otter splashing around in the wetlands of Chicken Ranch Beach (CRB).

SPAWN has been contributing to the restoration of CRB as part of the Tomales Bay Foundation’s initiative to improve the water quality and habitat at CRB. This project seeks to provide habitat for a few more of California’s listed endangered species, beyond the watershed gateway for coho salmon…

Including the tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi), California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii) and the western pond turtle (Actinemys marmorata).

Video taken by SPAWN’s Nursery Manager, Kristen Hopper. Over the last months, Kristen and her team planted more than 7,000 native plants from our nursery and as of May, we have been working on weeding the site and implementing irrigation to keep the plants watered as we get closer to the start of summer.

To get involved, join us on volunteer days at www.seaturtles.org/events 🌱

Here's a great chance to get your hands dirty restoring Point Reyes National Seashore!
05/28/2026

Here's a great chance to get your hands dirty restoring Point Reyes National Seashore!

Today is , so what better opportunity than now to spotlight a handful of the incredible creatures we fight year-round t...
05/15/2026

Today is , so what better opportunity than now to spotlight a handful of the incredible creatures we fight year-round to protect!

The Endangered Species Act has protected wildlife from extinction for more than 50 years — helping bring iconic species like the bald eagle, humpback whale, gray wolf and American alligator back from the brink.

But today, these lifesaving protections are under attack. The current administration is rolling back key safeguards for endangered species and opening the door for more offshore drilling, habitat destruction and industrial expansion at the expense of wildlife.

At a time of accelerating extinction and climate crisis, we should be strengthening protections for endangered species — not weakening them. The ESA is one of our nation's most effective and impactful laws, and we must defend it... for our future and our blue-green planet!

Next month, our Salmonoid Monitoring Intern, Sierra, and dedicated volunteer, John, will be presenting on spawning / smo...
05/13/2026

Next month, our Salmonoid Monitoring Intern, Sierra, and dedicated volunteer, John, will be presenting on spawning / smolt seasons this year, the salmon lifecycle and all things Central CA Coast Coho Salmon for TIRN members!

1️⃣ What are your salmon and habitat restoration questions?
2️⃣ Drop your questions in the comments below or DM us!

To become a TIRN member and gain access to exclusive content like live webinars, visit www.seaturtles.org/membership 💙

For thousands of years, salmon and sea lions have coexisted in the Columbia River Basin. But today, salmon populations a...
04/30/2026

For thousands of years, salmon and sea lions have coexisted in the Columbia River Basin. But today, salmon populations are in steep decline - and sea lions are being blamed.

Here’s the context… over half of the salmon’s natural habitat has been blocked or altered by dams, rivers have warmed, and ecosystems have been reshaped by decades of human intervention. These changes have also made it easier for predators like sea lions to feed in concentrated areas, creating the illusion that they’re the main problem.

"The Salmon Protection and Watershed Network has noted that sea lions have coexisted with salmon for thousands of years. What has changed since then isn’t predation or an increase in their appetite, but the conditions of the river itself."

Sea lions aren’t the villains - we are 🐟 Blaming predators ignores the deeper issue: habitat destruction, hydropower systems, and broken governance. You can’t “fix” an ecosystem by targeting one species while ignoring the damage we’ve caused.

Real solutions mean listening to Indigenous leadership, restoring habitats, and rethinking how we manage our rivers - because this crisis didn’t happen overnight, and it won’t be solved with a quick fix.

www.dailyuw.com/article/sea-lions-aren-t-killing-washington-s-salmon-we-are-20260420

Photo credit: LE Baskow

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