Community Projects

In Everett, WA, the two classes of fifth graders of Jackson Elementary School adopted a polluted stream called PigeonCreek and cleaned it up. Then they raised Coho salmon and released them into the creek. They're not the only kids who are involved in community projects. Schools all around Washington have done something for salmon. Since many schools are close to streams, it makes sense for classrooms to become involved in a salmon project.

At North Creek School, between Mill Creek and Bothell, the classes there watched spawning salmon lay eggs and watched them hatch. The kids also cleaned up around the stream.

Kids aren't the only people doing things. Hatcheries, which are places where baby fish are raised, are raising lots of salmon and releasing them into many streams so that salmon will be taken off the endangered species list.

Five ways you can help:
1. Don't pollute
2. Log onto Salmon Friendly Power at www.4sos.org/salmon_pwr/ salmon_pwr.html
3. Use less electricity
4. Don't use hurtful fertilizer
5. Help out by donating to a salmon fund or clean up a stream!