Mission Statement



The Salmon Protection And Watershed Network [SPAWN] works to protect threatened coho salmon and steelhead and the environment on which we all depend. We use a multi-faceted approach including grassroots action, habitat restoration, policy development, environmental education, media campaigns and litigation.



The Goals of SPAWN



* Protect and restore endangered salmonid populations and watershed ecosystems;

* Advocate for sustainable policies to protect streams and habitats;

* Organize local and national grassroots pressure to watchdog government agencies and participate in habitat restoration programs;

* Provide local landowners with information on how to properly manage adjacent properties;

* Monitor major development and water projects to ensure no adverse impacts on endangered salmonids;

* Develop successful, replicable local models for protecting salmon; and

* Participate in developing a local and national grassroots network of salmon.