Hi I’m Sam Wensley and I’ll be the new Nisqually River Education Project Environmental Education AmeriCorps member this school year! I was raised in the Pacific Northwest with a great love and respect for our environment, and I have always wanted to dedicate my life to working in its defense […]
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Looking to get involved in local conservation efforts? Want to learn about protecting the environment in a hands-on setting? Curious to hear from regional experts on relevant environmental topics? Consider joining the 2022 Nisqually Stream Stewards program! Nisqually Stream Stewards is a program of the Nisqually River Council and Nisqually […]
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 […]
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 […]
We’re seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and collaborative program coordinator to support the Nisqually River Council and the other core programs of the Nisqually River Foundation. The Coordinator is responsible for planning and facilitating monthly Nisqually River Council and committee meetings with up to 40 community and government representatives and for drafting […]
This time last year, we couldn’t have imagined how the Nisqually River Foundation would be spending 2020. Like so many of you, we’ve juggled cats, kids, and flaky internet connections while working from home. We cancelled or postponed some of our favorite annual programs. We became amateur video producers and […]
At the Nisqually River Foundation, we believe that local collaboration and lifelong learning are the keys to a sustainable future. For over 15 years, our education and outreach efforts have connected thousands of people to the spectacular lands and waters of the Nisqually Watershed, from Mount Rainier to Puget Sound. […]
Fall in the Nisqually watershed typically means busfuls of school children coming out to the banks of local streams and rivers to engage in real world science and community service by planting trees. This year, of course, students are mostly learning from home and field trips are on hold. But […]
The Nisqually Watershed Festival is virtual this year: join in with the Critter Mask Challenge! The Critter Parade is a favorite part of the Nisqually Watershed Festival at the Refuge. We can’t share costumes and parade in person this year, but you can be part of a virtual critter parade […]