The Salmon Protection and Watershed Network is an organization based out of Olema that works to protect native endangered salmon populations in the Lagunitas Watershed. To accomplish this, they use grassroots action, policy development, habitat restoration, research and monitoring, environmental education, citizen training, and collaboration with other agencies and organizations. Personally, I have only been involved in the habitat restoration portion of the organization. However, my mentor has told me about multiple volunteer opportunities and events for the public including creek walks and fish rescues that SPAWN hosts on a weekly basis. This is crucial to spread awareness about the endangered salmon and also to gain support. SPAWN also works with younger children through education programs such as the Headwaters to Sea Watershed Educators program to make them more conscious about the environment early in their lives.
