Opportunities to Volunteer:
A link to opportunities to be involved with field work on the Elwha Restoration Project. Highlighting one of the many important partners in the project, updates are provided to stay in touch with many diverse opportunities.
The Surfrider Foundation has been involved in the Elwha Restoration since 2003,
focusing our efforts on the coastal environment that will likely benefit from
the removal of the dams. We work to support others involved in research and
restoration, educate others about the benefits to the coast that could come from
the removal of the dams, and encourage citizen involvement in restoration and
monitoring projects. Since 2004 we have managed a photographic monitoring
project to visually track changes in the shoreline. View Surfrider's website to see their photos, read up more of their involvement in monitoring and restoration, and contact them to get involved.
The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) has initiated a citizen restoration volunteer program to have community members come out to the Elwha River to help with the restoration efforts and learn more about the restoration project. Volunteers have been out in the Elwha Valley helping pull invasive species from the banks of the river and will be helping with replanting native species. Native vegetation provides the leaves, fruit and pollen wildlife have adapted with to feed on, while providing shade and structure once each plant ages. NPCA will continue to hold these volunteer work days every third saturday from March through September in 2006. If you are interesting in being involved with this project please connect with NPCA.
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