Sign up for our Fish Bytes e-newsletter to stay up to date about events and everything else going on at NSEA.
Salmon Sightings at Thompson Creek Bridge
Pink Salmon Are Back!
It’s an odd year—which means pink salmon are returning to Whatcom County streams in incredible numbers. Join NSEA at our Salmon Sighting events to witness these “humpback” salmon on their final journey home. Our staff will be streamside to answer questions, share salmon facts, and help you spot these amazing fish up close. Bring your curiosity and celebrate one of nature’s greatest comeback stories!
Join NSEA for Salmon Sightings at Thompson Creek Bridge in Glacier, Fridays & Saturdays, 10am–2pm, from Aug 22–Sept 13. More details can be found here and here.
Dive into salmon science with NSEA! This short training will give you the tools to spot the differences between salmon species, understand their fascinating lifecycle, and learn how to safely and effectively observe spawning salmon in local streams. Whether you’re simply curious about salmon or eager to volunteer, this training is for you. Afterward, you’ll have the chance to survey a stream site twice a week—helping us discover which salmon return to Whatcom County year after year.
Find out more and click here to register!
Join NSEA for an unforgettable evening of celebration and support at our Annual Fundraising Cocktail Party! Enjoy craft cocktails, delicious bites, lively games, and both live and silent auctions — all in the name of salmon recovery.
Mark your calendar and get ready to mix, mingle, and make a difference!
Love the outdoors and our community? Join NSEA for a community work party and help restore local watersheds! Together, we’ll plant trees, remove invasive weeds, pick up litter, and care for salmon-bearing streams across Whatcom County. We’ll also revisit mature restoration sites to remove cages and blue tubes. No experience needed—all ages are welcome, and we provide the tools and guidance to make a difference for salmon habitat!
View our full work party schedule here - summer work parties are running from now until September 17th, 2025. Stay tuned for the fall schedule!