SPAWN stands for Salmon Protection and Watershed Network. It was started by Todd Steiner when he found salmon stuck as they tried to spawn above Roy’s dam in Marin County. SPAWN's mission is: "Protect endangered salmon in the Lagunitas Creek and the environment on which we all depend.”
Established: In 1999 by Todd Steiner
Location: Lagunitas Creek and Forest Knolls of Marin County California
Significance of name: Salmon Protection and Watershed Network
How can we find more information? Visit SPAWN’s website https://seaturtles.org/ and showing up at their place for creek walks and community based restoration projects.
How can we help? You can help by volunteering for SPAWN, not fishing for salmon, removing invasive species from your garden, opposing development and planting rain gardens.
~ Sam and Nicholas
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