This December, the NREP team has been busy with salmon dissections! These last few weeks we were able to visit 10 science class periods at Nisqually Middle School and 8 classes at various local elementary schools to demonstrate salmon dissections for students. Our salmon were graciously donated to us by […]
Yearly Archives: 2021
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Hello everyone! My name is Tristan Olson and I am so thrilled to be joining the Nisqually River Foundation as the Nisqually River Council Program Coordinator! Growing up in Olympia, WA I have always loved the outdoors of the Pacific Northwest and the rich sense of community that it brings […]
It’s officially tree planting season! NREP is partnering with the Nisqually Land Trust, and the Nisqually Tribe to plant over 4,000 native trees and shrubs in riparian habitats. Riparian zones are the areas that border rivers and play a vital role in salmon recovery. A healthy riparian zone is rich […]
It is officially the end of our fall water quality monitoring season! While this year looked a bit different than water testing in the past, we were still able to have an amazing time testing with elementary and middle schools all around the Nisqually Watershed. Our efforts allowed us to […]
Hello, Hello! My name is Layne Perkins and I’m so excited to be joining the Nisqually River Education Project family as the Environmental Education AmeriCorps! I was born and raised in Tacoma, WA and am overjoyed that I get to be giving back to my community. I received a Bachelor […]
I’m thrilled to be Nisqually River Education Project’s new Environmental Education/Tribal Liaison Americorps. Originally from Chesapeake, Virginia, I’ve spent the past 8 years learning about the flora and fauna of the Pacific Northwest. I have a Bachelors of Art from The Evergreen State College, focusing on media, animation, marine biology, […]
The Nisqually River Foundation is now hiring a new Nisqually River Council Coordinator! The NRC Program Coordinator works under the supervision of the Executive Director to staff theNisqually River Council and related activities supporting a healthy and sustainable NisquallyWatershed. The Coordinator is responsible for planning and facilitating monthly Nisqually RiverCouncil […]
Today is Juneteenth! But what is this day really about? Juneteenth is an important part of American history and culture. Two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, news had finally arrived in Texas on June 19, 1865. This momentous day has recently been recognized as a national holiday […]
When the Nisqually River Council was formed in 1987, it was the only watershed council west of the Mississippi. Our model of collaboration was unusual and ambitious at the time: bringing tribal, state, local, and federal governments together to work with businesses, non-profits, landowners, outdoor enthusiasts, scientists, and community members […]