Carkeek Watershed Community Action Project CWCAP

Did you know that Carkeek Watershed Community Action Project is completely volunteer run? That’s right! CWCAP was founded in 1979 and has been completely volunteer run ever since.

Because of this, we rely on the generosity from our community to fuel the stewardship, education, and salmon restoration at Carkeek Park! Join us as we gear up for another great year at Carkeek Park by giving today at the link in our bio. 🌲

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Seeing the annual salmon run is a quintessential part of living in Seattle 😍 don't miss out this weekend! Link in our comments below for all the details 👇

Love salmon, clean water, and community? We’re looking for 2 awesome volunteers to help us make a splash at Carkeek Park:

🎥 Social Media Content Creator – help share our story and connect with the community online
💧 H₂O Testing Volunteer Coordinator – help our coordinator our water quality volunteers

This is a chance to make a real impact for salmon, people, and the park we all love. 💚

👉 send us an email at [email protected] to learn more and apply!

We’re excited to be at on Saturday, August 16, at King County’s Marymoor Park! Save the date for this full day of celebrating live music, local food, and all that’s fresh in King County. ☀️

Hey CWCAP Board! Thank you for the excellent volunteer lunch on Sunday. PIPER YOUR COOKIES are to die for...and I love my new pin :).

Thank you to all who came out to the salmon release last Friday! We had about 85 visitors and volunteers come out and wish the fish good luck on their journey. 🐟

Don’t miss the next release this Saturday (5/10) at 8pm! 🗓️

🐟 Join us for the Final 2025 Salmon Releases at Carkeek Park Imprint Pond! Help send off the last of this year’s salmon as they begin their journey to the sea 🌊

📍 Carkeek Park Imprint Pond
🗓️ Friday, May 2 @ 8:00 PM
🗓️ Saturday, May 10 @ 8:00 PM
Bring friends, family, and your love for nature — it’s a moment you won’t want to miss! 💙

We are releasing the salmon in the big pond this Friday, 5/2/2025, @ 8:00 pm. Come on down and wish these fry well on the next stage of their life.

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Happy Earth Day! 🌎

Did you know salmon are a key part of a healthy ecosystem—and they need our help?

Here are 4 simple actions YOU can take to protect salmon and our environment:

1️⃣ Plant Native Plants – Native plants support local wildlife and reduce the need for pesticides and fertilizers that harm waterways.
2️⃣ Use Public Transportation – Fewer car trips mean less pollution washing into salmon streams. Walk, bike, bus, or carpool! 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚌
3️⃣ Scoop the P**p – Pet waste carries harmful bacteria that can wash into streams and the Puget Sound, polluting salmon habitats.
4️⃣ Share Your Knowledge – Educating others helps build a community that understands and protects salmon and clean water.

Every action adds up. Protect salmon, protect our planet!

Say hello to our first Volunteer Spotlight, Sarah!

Sarah has been volunteering with CWCAP since 2023 and is currently learning the ropes as Imprint Pond Volunteer Coordinator. She grew up in East Texas but made her way to the PNW in 2016. Since then she’s worked for non-profits, , and is now a full time coffee roaster!

You can catch Sarah feeding the fry at the imprint pond on Tuesdays at 5:30pm. Be sure to pop by and say hello before the season ends mid-May!