Northern CA PPSR Projects 1

SPAWN Salmon & Creek Monitoring

• Organization Name

  Turtle Island Restoration Network
• Project Website

  http://www.spawnusa.org/pages/page-52
• Organization Website

  https://seaturtles.org/
• Partners

  MMWD, DFG, and NPS
• Contact Name

  N / A
• Contact Email

  spawn@spawnusa.org
• Contact Phone

  (415)663-8590
• Other Contact Information

  For outmigration surveys: SpawnSmolt2012@gmail.com, or jonathan@tirn.net

• Project Purpose (taken from project materials)

  Assess the health of fish populations in San Geronimo Valley and protect coho salmon and steelhead trout populations in Lagunitas Watershed

• Participant Activities

  In the Spring, volunteers join SPAWN biologists every morning (7 days a week)  to monitor the movement of coho smolts as they mature and head toward Tomales Bay and then the Pacific Ocean. Volunteers walk stretches of the creek, gathering data, flagging locations, and collecting specimens.

• Data Entry

  • Collection Kits
  • Data Sheets
• Other Participant Activities

  Volunteers can join Water quality monitoring projects, or other education and advocacy activities of the organization

• System Studied

  • Wetlands - Freshwater Streams and Marshes
  • Other (see Notes)
• Geographic Scope

  Local
• Region

  Marin
• Location

  San Geronimo Valley streams: Arroyo and Larsen Creeks and 10 tributaries
• Location - Map

  San Geronimo Creek, Marin, California
• Time Commitment

  • Specific dates (see Other Information below)
• Volunteer Qualifications

  Before starting, volunteers need:
  Flagging Tape
  Data Sheets and Maps
  Clipboard
  Pens and Pencils
  Sharpies (permanent markers)
  Dry Cloth - to dry off tape so you can write on it
  Waders, Boots, (in Bathroom of office)
  Carcass Collection Kit (Clippers, labels and plastic bags)
  Vest (optional but very useful - also in bathroom)
  Camera and Video (highly encouraged - we have a video camera)
  Polarized lenses (you can get a cheap pair at the pharmacy)
  Garbage bag
  Measuring tape

• Volunteer Training

  Naturalist and Survey trainings are held; protocol available on the website.
  
  Volunteers can also take the The SPAWN California Naturalist Training Course. This course "will introduce you to the interwoven wonders of the unique ecology and natural history of the Lagunitas Creek Watershed and engage you in direct stewardship actions. The 40-hour course will utilize a combination of science curriculum, guest lecturers, field trips and project based learning to immerse you in the natural world of California. Expert instructors will uncover strategies to continue conservation of biodiversity in the Lagunitas Creek, and all, California watersheds. An additional 40-hours of volunteer service work is required of all participants to earn the California Naturalist certificate. "

• Cost to Participant

  N / A
• How will the findings be used?

  Historical data and reports created with data are accessible on the website.
  
  SPAWN says: "If you like to write technical papers and analyze fish data, please contact us to assist in the preparation of our next report."

• Other Information

  Surveys will be conducted between November and March. During the season, surveys will occur soon after a rain event as flows have decreased to a safe level.
  Outmigration of smolt continues through May.

  Project also partners with iNaturalist and UC California Naturalist

• Photo

  N / A
• last update:

  N / A