Happy New Year!
Here at the NRC, we are so excited to welcome 2015 and make it another great year in the Nisqually Watershed. We hope that you’ll be a part of it too!
It’s time to break out your brand new calendars and take note of these dates! Please remember, all things are subject to change. To ensure you get the most up-to-date information, please email morgan@nisquallyriver.org and ask to be added to the NRC mailing list.
January 16 – NRC meeting @ Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
February 12 – Winter Water Quality Monitoring Day! Location vary; volunteers needed!
February 20 – NRC meeting @ UW Pack Forest
March 20 – NRC meeting @ NW Trek
April 17 – NRC meeting @ Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
May 15 – NRC meeting, location TBD
June 19 – NRC meeting @ Ashford Fire Station
July 17 – NRC Retreat! Details TBD
August 21 – NRC meeting @ Mount Rainier National Park
September 18 – NRC meeting @ Wilcox Farms
September 26 – The 26th Annual Nisqually Watershed Festival! Located at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
October 16 – NRC meeting @ UW Pack Forest
October 17 – The 3rd Annual Eatonville Salmon Fest @ Millpond Park
November 20 – NRC meeting @ Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
December 18 – NRC meeting @ NW Trek
In addition to these dates, the Citizens Advisory Committee will continue to meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Nisqually Indian Tribe’s Natural Resources Department. These meetings are open to citizens who wish to be more involved with their community.
Our partners and allied organizations also offer frequent volunteer opportunities, including tree plantings, salmon carcass tossing and various work parties. The Nisqually River Education Project, Nisqually Land Trust and Nisqually Stream Stewards are all planning on a busy year, so be sure to get added to each email list!
As always, please feel free to contact us at info@nisquallyriver.org, or by calling 360-438-8715. We look forward to working with you this year!
