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We are a non-profit organization with the goal of helping salmonid recovery through habitat restoration and community outreach.

The Lower Columbia Fish Enhancement Group is a non-regulatory, non-partisan 501(c)(3) salmon recovery organization founded by the state legislature in 1990. Working within specific watersheds throughout Clark, Skamania, Lewis, Wahkiakum, and Cowlitz Counties, we successfully leverage public funding through landowner partnerships and collaborations with individuals, groups, corporations, tribes, foundations and agencies. Our Mission

To lead the process of salmon recovery in a way that ensures community involvement in habitat restoration so that abundant, naturally self-sustaining salmon and steelhead runs occur throughout the Lower Columbia River region. Our Region

LCFEG works throughout southwest Washington, including specific watersheds in Clark, Skamania, Lewis, Wahkiakum, and Cowlitz Counties. Our region includes Lower Columbia River and its associated watersheds/tributaries from the WA coast upstream to Bonneville Dam.

10/08/2026

🐟 Happy National Salmon Day! 🐟

Today, October 8th, we celebrate salmon, not only as an incredible species, but as a vital part of our region’s cultural heritage and the health of our ecosystems.

For generations, salmon have held deep cultural, spiritual, and subsistence importance for Indigenous peoples throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Ecologically, salmon are also remarkable. Their migrations connect ocean and freshwater environments, moving nutrients upstream and supporting an incredible web of life...from aquatic insects and forests to birds, mammals, and other fish.

At LCFEG, we’re proud to be part of the ongoing effort to enhance and restore wild salmon populations and the habitats they depend on. Today, we celebrate salmon and everyone working to ensure they continue to thrive. ❤️🐟🌲

10/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to Heathen Brewing & Kitchen over the weekend to show your support for LCFEG! 💚

It was a great time celebrating a successful summer of restoration work and officially launching our new logo. We’re grateful to everyone who helped make the day so special!

Couldn’t make it to the event? You can still stop by Heathen Brewing & Kitchen (2225 NE 119th St, Vancouver, WA 98686) and grab the special b**r created for the occasion! 🍺

Fresh Run was brewed with fresh hops in honor of LCFEG and is available on tap and by the pack while supplies last. Just ask for the “Fresh Run” b**r!

A special thank you to Heathen Brewing & Kitchen for partnering with us to host this community event. We’re incredibly grateful for your continued support and partnership!

10/02/2026

Tomorrow is the day! Come celebrate LCFEG’s new look with us from 3–6 PM at Heathen Brewing & Kitchen!

📅 Tomorrow, October 3 | 3–6 PM
📍 Heathen Brewing & Kitchen
2225 NE 119th St, Vancouver, WA 98686

🍺 A special custom b**r was brewed just for the occasion, with a portion of proceeds from every b**r sold going to LCFEG to support our work restoring healthy rivers and thriving salmon populations.

No RSVP is needed. Just bring your friends and come enjoy good food, great drinks, and even better company. We hope to see you there! 🎉

09/29/2026

Nutrient Enhancement Season is in full swing! 🐟🍂

Each fall, LCFEG staff and volunteers work to return spawned-out hatchery salmon to local watersheds in the Lewis, Kalama, Washougal, and Toutle River watersheds.

This work helps restore the marine-derived nutrients that salmon naturally bring back to freshwater ecosystems, enriching headwater streams and riparian forests.

These nutrients help increase the survivability of juvenile salmon, provide a vital food source for over 137 animal species, and act as natural fertilizer, returning essential nutrients to our forests and helping them grow.

This process is a full-circle moment that shows just how important salmon returns are to the health of our ecosystems and communities.

Interested in getting involved? Sign up for a nutrient enhancement shift at the link below:
https://www.lcfeg.org/volunteer-opportunities

Pet safety reminder: Walking your dog near a stream this fall? Keep pets away from salmon carcasses and out of streams where salmon are spawning. Dogs can become seriously ill from eating infected salmon.

09/26/2026

Join us next Saturday as we celebrate LCFEG's new look!

📅 Saturday, October 3 | 3–6 PM
📍 Heathen Brewing & Kitchen
2225 NE 119th St, Vancouver, WA 98686

🍺 A special custom b**r was brewed just for the occasion, with a portion of proceeds from every b**r sold going to LCFEG to support our work restoring healthy rivers and thriving salmon populations.

No RSVP is needed. Just bring your friends and come enjoy good food, great drinks, and even better company. We hope to see you there! 🎉

09/19/2026

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 & carpool to worksite

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 part of a larger effort to restore approximately 8 miles of Bear Creek habitat through native plantings and instream restoration. Together, we're working to improve watershed health, increase water retention, and create better habitat for salmon and other aquatic species.

Registration is required at the link below.
https://www.lcfeg.org/event-details/bear-creek-riparian-restoration-work-party/form

09/16/2026

A BIG thank you to the Washington Conservation Corps crews who’ve been putting in the hard work this summer at LCFEG's restoration sites on Mason Creek and the South Fork Toutle River! 💚

From building Beaver Dam Analogs to working in the river and everything in between, these crews bring incredible energy, teamwork, and dedication to the field. We’re so grateful for their hard work and for the role they play in making restoration happen on the ground. 🙌

Want to learn more? Check out this recent article from The Columbian highlighting the work of Conservation Corps crews and how these programs are helping both our communities and the people who serve them:

https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/10/outdoor-program-helps-clark-county-communities-while-boosting-participants-careers/

09/12/2026

We are about 3 weeks out from our logo celebration!

📅 Saturday, October 3 | 3–6 PM
📍 Heathen Brewing & Kitchen
2225 NE 119th St, Vancouver, WA 98686

🍺 A special custom b**r has been created for the occasion, and a portion of proceeds from every b**r sold will be donated to LCFEG to support our work restoring healthy rivers and thriving salmon populations.

No RSVP required! Just show up, invite your friends, and enjoy some good food, great drinks, and good company as we celebrate LCFEG’s new look. 🎉

09/09/2026

Looking for volunteer opportunities this fall? Check out the event information below:

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 & carpool to worksite

Volunteers will help restore habitat along Bear Creek by:
🌱 Planting native vegetation
🪵 Building Beaver Dam Analog (BDA) structures
🛠️ Cutting willow and other live stakes

We are also still recruiting for nutrient enhancement season! We’re looking for volunteers to help return nutrients to our local waterways by tossing salmon carcasses into rivers and streams.

📅 When: September & October, weekdays only
⏰ Time: 8 AM–4 PM availability is appreciated
📍 Where: Lewis River, Washougal River, Kalama River & Toutle River hatcheries

Because hatcheries roll out carcasses quickly, advance notice of your availability is essential so we can fill volunteer shifts as needed. Flexibility is important!

👉 Please sign up only if you’re interested in volunteering AND have weekly availability during September and October.

Come get your hands dirty, support healthy watersheds, and help improve salmon habitat!

Sign up for one or both of these opportunities at the link below:
https://www.lcfeg.org/volunteer-opportunities

08/28/2026

Another day at the office… e-fishing, excavators, and helicopter included. 🌲🐟🚁

It’s been a busy summer in the South Fork Toutle headwaters! This photo captures restoration work in action, with e-fishing crews safely moving fish, heavy machinery placing wood in the river, and a helicopter delivering wood to hard-to-reach areas in the background.

Together, this work is helping restore floodplain habitat for ESA-listed Chinook, coho, and steelhead.

A huge thank you to our hardworking staff and partners for making this large-scale restoration possible!

Address

11018 NE 51st Circle
Vancouver, WA
98682

Telephone

(360) 882-6671

Website

http://www.lcfeg.org/, https://www.youtube.com/@LowerCFEG

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