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Spots available: 10+
Instream Restoration at Stump Creek
ORGANIZATION: CASCADE FOREST CONSERVANCY
Please visit the new page to apply.
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Spots available: 10+
Trip description: Salmon and Pacific lamprey are in a state of peril and it will take a community of interested groups and individuals to bring these populations back from the brink. River restoration is a primary method to help make this a reality.
On this trip, we will be working to complement larger-scale restoration efforts, such as the installation of large instream wood structures recently installed by the Lower Columbia Fish Enhancement Group. We are focusing on improving off-channel habitat in tributaries of the South Fork Toutle River. Volunteers will learn to use "low-tech restoration" techniques to build small instream wood structures using sustainably-sourced trees and branches. These structures will increase stream complexity, attenuate flows, and create deep pools-all of which are habitat improvements that will benefit salmonids and Pacific lamprey!
In addition to the direct benefits we hope to see, these kinds of projects are also intended to help beavers re-establish themselves in these landscapes by creating anchor points that will attract them, offer protection from predation, and help them establish local populations so that they can extend the positive aquatic impacts far into the future. This low-tech restoration work extends restoration benefits higher up in the watersheds, offers critical habitat refugia for salmon, and improves overall aquatic health for fish, wildlife, and downstream communities.
Task: Using handsaws, loppers, and clippers to gather natural material and then placing them in the stream in strategic locations (during and before the placement of larger wood pieces).
Trip difficulty: 5 out of 5 || This trip entails full days of physical labor near and in creeks and ponds. Getting into shallow water will be required for this trip. Volunteers are encouraged to work at a comfortable pace.
What you need: Rubber boots, rain gear, sun protection, day pack with food/water and other essentials, and camping gear (detailed list sent via email)
Gear provided: Hand tools, gloves, safety goggles
Lodging: Dispersed camping near the South Fork Toutle River. There will be no facilities (e.g. toilets/picnic tables/fire pit). CFC will supply drinking water, a handwashing station, and tables for cooking.
Please visit our website for more information: https://www.cascadeforest.org/volunteer/
More opportunities with CASCADE FOREST CONSERVANCY
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About CASCADE FOREST CONSERVANCY
Location:
500 W 8TH ST STE 270, VANCOUVER, WA 98660, US
Mission Statement
The Cascade Forest Conservancy protects and sustains the forests, streams, wildlife, and communities in the heart of the Cascades through conservation, education, and advocacy.
Description
Cascade Forest Conservancy is working to see that our region is one where native life-flora, fauna, microbes, and the entire biota-thrive in healthy biodiverse forest and aquatic ecosystems. We strive to protect and restore ecosystems in our region that also respect the needs of the many communities who care about the health and sustainability of the area, including Indigenous tribes and nations, those who come to enjoy outdoor recreation opportunities, and communities and businesses depending on the tourism and timber the forest provides.
We value collaboration and partnership. We work closely with groups and agencies that represent a broad range of perspectives to achieve solutions that benefit all. We serve as a leader, convener, and partner in conservation efforts alongside researchers, agencies, tribes, and other nonprofits. We prioritize patronizing and working with local contractors and businesses so that resources provided by supporters and foundations stay local and continue to have a positive impact.
Volunteers are also pivotal to our work; without them, we would not be able to achieve all that we do. We offer numerous opportunities through the summer and fall that allow community members to gain hands-on experience with various conservation and restoration projects. Volunteer trips are one to two days over the weekend and occur throughout the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and surrounding areas.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
South Fork Toutle RiverToutle, WA 98645
DATE POSTED
May 14, 2022
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 12 hours across 2 days