Mattole River Volunteer Summer Steelhead Dive

There will be an optional training on the evening of the 18th (recommended for first-time divers). The Mattole Salmon Group will host a BBQ for volunteers on the evening of the 20th.

Conducted since 1996, this annual watershed-wide citizen science survey is our primary source of information on the abundance and distribution of one of the southernmost populations of adult summer-run steelhead. These dives also provide important information on the distribution of other native and non-native aquatic species, such as western pond turtles, Pacific lamprey, and western pearlshell mussels.

We welcome volunteers of all skill levels wishing to spend a day or two in the clear waters of the Mattole. Participation will require the ability to swim/hike 2-4 miles in Class I water to complete a survey reach.

Stay tuned for more detailed information and an RSVP form. Feel free to pass this along to others who may be interested. Please contact Emma ([email protected]) with any questions, or if you would like to be removed from this email list.