Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group seeks an individual to fill a Washington Service Corps Individual Placement position. Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group is a private non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and protection of salmon resources. Our goals are primarily met by educating and involving the community in hands on stream restoration activities. This position assists with environmental education activities related to salmon habitat enhancement. Much of the position entails delivery of education and outreach programs to kids and adults. Pay: Monthly …
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Are YOU our next Habitat Restoration Associate? This position assists with community outreach activities related to salmon habitat enhancement at restoration sites and our native plant nursery and assists with our spawner survey program. Pay: Monthly stipend of $2,276 through AmeriCorps program Duration: September 3, 2024 – July 15, 2025 Benefits: Health Insurance provided by AmeriCorps program. After completing 1700 hours of service an education award of $7,395 is available from AmeriCorps. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old …
POSITION SUMMARY: A seasonal Restoration Technician performs manual labor to implement riparian habitat restoration projects throughout the Skagit and Samish River watersheds. Activities are primarily geared towards maintenance of native vegetation along waterways as part of ongoing restoration efforts. Specific tasks include mechanical weed control, herbicide application under the direction of a licensed applicator, mowing, mulching, watering, weeding, and removing trash. Work will be conducted outdoors in all weather conditions and terrain including waterways, steep slopes, pasture, forest, and wetlands. …
Environmental Education intern will assist staff and volunteers with classroom and field instruction for school programs throughout the Skagit and Samish watersheds. These programs include hands-on activities to teach students about salmon biology and habitat needs, water quality, native plants, and riparian ecosystems. Typically students range between 3rd and 8th grade. Must have general knowledge of (or desire to learn) salmon biology and habitat, some experience and/or comfort working with children, reliable vehicle and clean driving record. Be organized and …
The spawner survey intern assists Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group staff in implementing the spawner survey program for selected restoration sites. The intern will participate in the SFEG spawner survey workshop on October 5th 2024, for training in how to identify adult salmon species and redds, conduct weekly surveys on one or more streams, and assist with data entry, analysis, and reporting. This program documents salmon spawning in proposed and completed restoration sites. This information is useful in understanding the effectiveness …