Lower Columbia Fish Enhancement Group

Lower Columbia Fish Enhancement Group 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, fo

undations 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.

This spring, LCFEG has partnered with Washington Conservation Corps to conduct work out at Mason Creek, a tributary of ...
05/30/2026

This spring, LCFEG has partnered with Washington Conservation Corps to conduct work out at Mason Creek, a tributary of the East Fork Lewis River.

The goal of this project is to enhance 2.5 miles of stream habitat with the installation of 250 instream habitat structures (Post assisted log structures and beaver dam analogs) and 27,000 native plants.

These actions aim to improve sediment sorting, increase habitat complexity, and increase floodplain connectivity. Mason Creek supports populations of Chinook, Winter and Summer Steelhead, Coho, Chum, Pacific Lamprey, and Cutthroat Trout and our restoration efforts will contribute to the expansion of juvenile rearing habitat and the improvement of spawning habitat.

We are so appreciative of the partners and collaborators who have worked with us to make this important work possible!

CCD is our valued partner, and it would mean a lot to us if you would fill out their annual survey! Your input can hel...
05/29/2026

CCD is our valued partner, and it would mean a lot to us if you would fill out their annual survey!

Your input can help shape the future of conservation efforts in Clark County. And, as an added bonus, Clark County residents who complete this survey by June 1st will be entered in a raffle for two $50 gift certificates for Clark Conservation District's annual Native Plant Sale.

Take the survey here: L.clarkcd.org/survey.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and support local conservation efforts.

Reschedule Alert! Due to low registration numbers, we have decided to reschedule our upcoming curriculum workshop. The ...
05/23/2026

Reschedule Alert!

Due to low registration numbers, we have decided to reschedule our upcoming curriculum workshop. The new dates/times are as follows:

Attendance at BOTH sessions is required:

Wednesday August 12th | 10 am to 12 pm
Friday August 14th | 9 am to 12 pm

WA State educators will receive 5 STEM clock hours.

Location:
WSDOT SW Region Headquarters
11018 NE 51st Circle
Vancouver, WA 98682

Cost: Free!
Snacks and light beverages will be provided.

While STEM clock hours are available only for Washington State certificated educators, we warmly welcome any interested community educators, environmental educators, informal learning staff, and partners to attend.

RSVP is required to attend at the link below. Early registration is encouraged!

https://forms.gle/PnEyRYavUVrCADQt7

05/22/2026

Last week, we took Seeds to Salmon students from Fort Vancouver High School out to Baz Riverfront Park in Camas for an educational & restoration-focused field trip!

We had a ton of fun identifying aquatic macroinvertebrates and evaluating the water quality of the Washougal River for salmon. We also worked to install about 100 native plants throughout the past project zone, and hand-pulled some reed canary grass that was popping up through the mulch.

We are so thankful to the students that made it out to participate. It was a fun and productive day!

City of Camas Parks and Recreation

📣 Educators & community partners, we need your support to help make this workshop happen!Lower Columbia Fish Enhancement...
05/19/2026

📣 Educators & community partners, we need your support to help make this workshop happen!

Lower Columbia Fish Enhancement Group is preparing to host a special Seeds to Salmon curriculum workshop series focused on piloting and strengthening a newly revamped environmental education curriculum centered around salmon, watersheds, and environmental stewardship. 🐟🌿

At this time, we are still looking for additional participants to register.
This is a great opportunity to:
✅ Explore hands-on, classroom-ready NGSS-aligned lessons
✅ Collaborate with fellow educators and partners
✅ Help shape and improve future curriculum materials
✅ Earn 5 STEM clock hours (WA certificated educators)

📅 Workshop Dates: Attendance at both sessions is required.
• Wednesday, May 27 | 4:30–6:30 PM
• Saturday, May 30 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

📍 WSDOT SW Region Headquarters, Vancouver
💲 Free to attend
☕ Snacks and light beverages provided

If you’ve been considering signing up, now is the time! Your participation directly helps support environmental education opportunities focused on salmon recovery and watershed stewardship in our region.

Please RSVP soon HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefXQrLd1iNZaVSWgrY7l2FK2kCHu-05nqtm769cDUN4xsJjQ/viewform

Questions? Reach out to: [email protected]

Today marks the anniversary of the May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. The mountain is known by several Indigenou...
05/19/2026

Today marks the anniversary of the May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. The mountain is known by several Indigenous names, including Loowit, a name likely derived from longer Tribal names for the mountain, as well as Loowitlatkla (“Lady of Fire”) from the Puyallup people, Louwala-Clough from the Klickitat people, and Lawetlat’la (“smoking mountain”) from the Cowlitz people. Many of these names come from the living memory of communities who experienced earlier eruptions firsthand, reflecting the deep cultural connections Tribal Nations have maintained with this landscape for generations.

For generations, the rivers flowing from Loowit have sustained Tribal communities through salmon and steelhead, species that are not only ecologically important, but culturally, spiritually, and historically vital to Indigenous peoples throughout the Pacific Northwest.

The 1980 eruption dramatically reshaped rivers and streams throughout Southwest Washington, altering salmon habitat for generations. Massive debris flows, sediment movement, and changes to stream channels transformed entire watersheds. Yet these changes also remind us that rivers are dynamic systems, constantly shaped by both disturbance and recovery.

In the decades since the eruption, salmon and steelhead have continued to demonstrate remarkable resilience. Today, LCFEG staff and partners are working throughout these watersheds to restore and reconnect salmon habitat through stewardship, restoration, and long-term recovery efforts that support healthier rivers for both fish and local communities.

The story of Loowit is one of both loss and resilience, a reminder of the power of nature and the importance of protecting the ecosystems and cultural connections that sustain us all. 🌲🐟

05/18/2026

Our annual survey is now open! Your input can help shape the future of conservation efforts in Clark County. And, as an added bonus, Clark County residents who complete this survey will be entered in a raffle for two $50 gift certificates for our annual Native Plant Sale.

The survey gathers community feedback on local conservation priorities, program needs, and potential funding approaches to help guide our programming over the next five years.

Take the survey: L.clarkcd.org/survey. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and support local conservation efforts.

🐟 Today, on Endangered Species Day, we honor salmon, an iconic species whose survival reflects the health of our rivers,...
05/15/2026

🐟 Today, on Endangered Species Day, we honor salmon, an iconic species whose survival reflects the health of our rivers, ecosystems, and communities.

Right now, 14 species of salmon and steelhead are listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act. These fish face many challenges throughout their journey: degraded habitat, dams and migration barriers, warming waters, pollution, and the growing impacts of climate change.

Salmon are deeply connected to the health of our rivers, forests, estuaries, and oceans. Over the last 150 years, many waterways across Washington have been altered through development, stream channelization, and habitat loss, making recovery an ongoing challenge.

But salmon are also incredibly resilient.

For thousands of years, salmon have adapted to changing conditions and continue to return home against remarkable odds. Thanks to habitat restoration, improved stewardship, community partnerships, and people who care, recovery efforts are making a difference in watersheds across the Pacific Northwest.

Every tree planted, stream restored, barrier removed, and young person inspired helps build a future where salmon can thrive once again.

This Endangered Species Day, let’s celebrate not only the species at risk, but the resilience, restoration, and hope that comes with protecting them. 🌿💙

Photo Credit: Oregon Department of Forestry, Homestead coho salmon.

Attention WA State certificated educators! 📍Earn 5 STEM Clock Hours: Free Seeds to Salmon (S2S) Curriculum Workshop Work...
05/12/2026

Attention WA State certificated educators!

📍Earn 5 STEM Clock Hours: Free Seeds to Salmon (S2S) Curriculum Workshop

Workshop Details: Attendance at BOTH sessions is required

Wednesday, May 27th | 4:30–6:30 PM

Saturday, May 30th | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

We are excited to invite local educators to participate in a special S2S Curriculum Workshop focused on piloting and strengthening our newly revamped environmental education curriculum!

Participants will explore hands-on, classroom-ready lessons from the Seeds to Salmon curriculum series that can be directly implemented in educational settings. The curriculum is an open educational resource aligned with Washington State NGSS standards, designed to support engaging, place-based learning around salmon, watersheds, and environmental stewardship.

Location:
WSDOT SW Region Headquarters
11018 NE 51st Circle
Vancouver, WA 98682

Cost: Free!
Snacks and light beverages will be provided.

While STEM clock hours are available only for Washington State certificated educators, we warmly welcome any interested community educators, environmental educators, informal learning staff, and partners to attend.

RSVP is required to attend at the link below.

https://forms.gle/PnEyRYavUVrCADQt7

🐟 Happy Fry-day! 🌊 Did you know young salmon (fry) depend on safe, slow-water habitat to survive? That’s where our work ...
05/08/2026

🐟 Happy Fry-day! 🌊

Did you know young salmon (fry) depend on safe, slow-water habitat to survive? That’s where our work comes in.

At LCFEG, we place large woody debris into streams to create pockets of calm water, shelter from predators, and areas rich in food. These structures help rivers function more naturally, giving salmon fry the space they need to grow stronger before heading downstream.

Building better rivers means giving salmon a better start.

📸 Photo credit: Roger Tabor (USFWS)
Juvenile coho salmon in a small spring-fed channel in the lower reach of the Elwha River

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11018 NE 51st Circle
Vancouver, WA
98682

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(360) 882-6671

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