The general public is invited to help the Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park and the Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery celebrate the return of salmon to Issaquah Creek as they migrate upstream from Lake Sammamish to the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery. The event will take place in the park near the creek from Noon to 5 PM on Saturday, September 14th.
Visitors will be able to learn about the two sponsoring organizations as well as a number of other local groups focused on environmental stewardship. Volunteer guides will be on hand to explain the characteristics of the ideal creek habitat for salmon, identify the salmon species swimming in Issaquah Creek and describe the salmon lifecycle. The newly constructed board walk will be open for the public to explore the delta and lake shore at the mouth of Issaquah Creek.
Access to Lake Sammamish State Park requires a Discover Pass or a $10 daytime parking pass.
Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) is a volunteer and membership based nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the historic Issaquah Salmon Hatchery. Through educational programs in school classrooms and at the hatchery, FISH educates the community about the salmon lifecycle and inspires stewardship of the Puget Sound watershed.
Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park is a newly organized volunteer group formed to support, enhance and promote Lake Sammamish State Park. We are thrilled to help reinvigorate our park with hard work, education and communication.
