Romick in Oakley

Chinook Salmon in Shallow Water in Marsh Creek - Photo by Tom Lindemuth.

Every late fall through winter, Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed (FOMCW) conducts salmon monitoring to count and document the presence of the salmon spawning up Marsh Creek. The monitoring program involves leading public walks on weekends throughout December through January, and sometimes into February. All walks are led by FOMCW volunteers. This year we will be inviting guests to join us to focus on other parts of the watershed like wildlife, water issues and plants.

It is well known that there has been a decline in salmon populations so severe that salmon fishing seasons were cancelled in past years. It is our hopes that with the possibility of wetter winter we may see more salmon this year.

This is a fun and easy walk that people enjoy. These walks provide a great service to the community by helping raise awareness about habitat restoration, preservation of natural resources, water quality and creating pride and interest in a natural feature that runs through our community.

Are you interested and available to lead walks? Salmon Walk Training will be this coming Saturday, November 14th from 9AM to 11AM. If you can’t make the training but are interested in leading walks call Diane at 925.325.2908. If you or your group is interested in attending a walk you may reserve a date by emailing info@fomcw.org or calling Diane at 925.325.2908.

Public Walk Dates: 12/5, 12/19, 1/2, 1/16 and 1/30 – Want another date? Call or email us and ask!