Project Title: Lorenzan Creek Salmon Enhancement Five Star Grant: $11,000 Grant to: Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group Project Location: Skagit County, Washington The Lorenzan Creek Salmon Enhancement project seeks to improve habitat for native salmon and trout species in Lorenzan Creek, a tributary of the Skagit River in northwest Washington. The Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group (SFEG) is a non-profit community organization dedicated to the enhancement of salmon resources through education, restoration and public involvement. SFEG will work with People for Salmon, local members of the Boy Scouts of America, and others to re-vegetate riparian areas with native plants and to install log structures to add habitat complexity to the stream. Members of the local community will participate in post-project monitoring after being trained by the project partners to identify returning adult salmon. Partial funding for this grant is being provided by the National Marine Fisheries Service Community-based Restoration Program. For additional information, contact Brian Ocepek, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (202)857-0166.
