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Late Summer Garden Update 2022
There’s always something happening in the garden. This update gives a window into the Snoqualmie Tribe’s Community Garden and the interactions going on there.
The Water Connects Us
ENR’s Water Quality Manager, Kelsey Payne, reflects on the connects she’s made through the water quality program.
Ending and Beginning Seasons – Spring Update
As winter planting concludes for ENR’s Habitat Restoration Team, and Spring moves in, we reflect on our accomplishments and look forward to the warmer work to come.
ENR Update – March 2022
A new research project is in the works at the University of Washington that will contribute to the Lake Sammamish Kokanee Work Group’s efforts by studying the impacts of climate change and invasive species on the Kokanee population. This work will be led by Nicole...
ENR Updates – September 2021
Community Garden Update by Jen Hartke, Snoqualmie Tribe Native Plants Specialist A note to Snoqualmie Tribal Members: This time of year, when the plants are still dry, we are collecting seed from the Community Garden. We have plenty of next year's seeds to share...
ENR Updates – August 2021
Water Quality Program Update by Kelsey Taylor Payne, Snoqualmie Tribe Water Quality Manager Gravel crunches under my feet as I make my way to the ENR building on a cloudless spring day. After I drop my gear and bags in my office, I head to the kitchen and see two...
ENR Updates – April 2021
Community Garden Update This year at the Snoqualmie Tribal Garden, we are focusing on growing with preservation in mind so that produce in the garden can possibly be used at future fall events. This past month peas, beans, and carrots were planted from...
ENR Updates – March 2021
Kokanee Salmon Return Information 2021 The Remote Stream Incubator on Zackuse Creek is up and running. Snoqualmie Tribe staff and WCC crew members have been assisting partners at Trout Unlimited and the Lake Sammamish Kokanee Working Group with monitoring and...
ENR Updates – November 2020
Kokanee Salmon Return Information 2020 In early November 2020, ENR Team Members and the WCC crew met up with Dave Kyle from Trout Unlimited to Walk Zackuse Creek and learn how to survey for fish that are returning. This will be the first year of fish spawning...
ENR Updates – July 2020
Community Garden Update The Community Garden is enjoying its first summer with plants and continued projects. Tribal staff across departments have built beds, pathways, and picnic structures. The Tribe’s Environmental & Natural Resources Dept has...