Agency Details:
Mid Puget Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group
The Mid Puget Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization that works with communities to maximize self-sustaining salmon populations. In King and Eastern Kitsap Counties, we work cooperatively with private landowners, agencies, tribes and others to identify, design and implement projects that improve salmon habitat.
Description:
Mid Sound works cooperatively with local landowners to identify, design, and implement projects that improve salmon health. While there are regulatory agencies protecting sensitive areas, our group offers a restoration alternative that meets the needs of the landowners and of the salmon.
Our restoration projects can range from earth-moving construction to streamside plantings. We monitor projects to improve our restoration techniques and determine maintenance needs. We also incorporate education and hands-on learning into all of our activities. Our goal is to create a region of knowledgeable salmon stewards.
History:
We are one of 14 Regional Fisheries Enhancement Groups (RFEGs) in the state of Washington. In 1990, the Washington State Legislature established the RFEG Program to optimize citizen involvement and private donations to restore salmon and steelhead in Washington state. There are 14 RFEGs, and each has an established geographic region based on watershed boundaries.
Our service area encompasses portions of Kitsap and King Counties. In Kitsap County, our service area includes all individual streams flowing into the western side of Puget Sound. This area is known as Watershed Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 15. In King County, our region includes the Lake Washington-Cedar River watershed (WRIA 8), the Green/Duwamish River watershed (WRIA 9) and individual streams flowing into the middle portion of Puget Sound.
Contact people:
Address:
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7400 Sand Point Way NE, Suite 202NSeattle, WA 98115 (See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.midsoundfisheries.org
Directions:
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Please call for directions! We are at the old Sand Point base.
Nearest Bus Stop: 75/Sand Point Way and Sand Point Gate, 2 minute walk |
Miscellaneous Information
| Liability |
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Yes
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| Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers? |
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Yes
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| Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18? |
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Yes
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| Last updated on February 12, 2009 |
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