Late summer and early fall is a busy, exciting and FUN time of year at the Nisqually River Foundation. One of the highlights of this time of year is the annual Nisqually Stream Stewards (NSS) course! NSS is a 10+ year old adult environmental education program that immerses community members […]
Yearly Archives: 2016
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The Nisqually River Education Project (NREP) is excited to introduce a suite of new action projects that aim to address climate change and increase the Nisqually Watershed’s resiliency to change. These projects, dubbed Action Project for Community Resiliency (APCR), will be available to teachers involved with NREP over the next […]
The NREP will bring new climate change related projects into the classroom over the next three school years through its NOAA funded climate literacy project. These projects will help students and teachers increase climate change literacy and highlight focuses on communicating community resilience through taking action. Projects include No Idling […]
The NREP will bring new climate change related projects into the classroom over the next three school years through its NOAA funded climate literacy project. These projects will help students and teachers increase climate change literacy and highlight focuses on communicating community resilience through taking action. Projects include No Idling […]
Economic Sustainability: Increased economic productivity in a sustainable manner Though not as new to the Nisqually River Council as social sustainability, economic sustainability is also pulling the Council in new directions. While the Council has worked with the natural resources based portion of the Nisqually Watershed for years, economic sustainability […]
The Road to Rainier Scenic Byway follows the most popular–and only year-round–route to Mount Rainier National Park. Travelers make wind their way through Eatonville, Elbe, Mineral and Ashford before entering the Park through the Nisqually Entrance. The route highlights family-friendly activities, Visitor’s Centers, hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and more. In […]
It’s that time of year again when a new group of good people step forward to participate in a truly unique program that we offer every summer – the Nisqually Stream Stewards course! This unique and popular course lasts about 2 months and covers the Nisqually Watershed from top to […]
Each July, the Nisqually River Council steps back from its normal meeting format to celebrate the people who dedicate their time to the watershed, and the projects that work towards achieving the goals of the Nisqually Watershed Stewardship Plan. The year, the annual retreat took place on Friday, July 15th […]
Nisqually River Council 12501 Yelm Hwy SE Olympia WA 98513 Nisqually River Water Trail Open House For Immediate Release The Nisqually River Council (NRC) and National Park Service’s Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA) are hosting an open house to share details and receive input on the draft plan of […]