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Salmon Running

As a new seasonal assignment we would like to collect more imagery of salmon running and/or spawning in local creek/streams! This assignment is perfect for those of you who might have water proof housing for your camera or a go pro, but above water image/video would be great as well! If you would like to sign up, please fill out the form below! ( Photo by Lauren Owens)

Location ideas, season ends November 30th.

  • Chico Salmon Park - Bremerton

  • Pipers Creek in Carkeek Park - Ballard

  • South Longfellow Creek - West Seattle

  • North Creek - Bothell

  • Chuckanut Creek - Bellingham

  • Swan Creek Park - Tacoma

  • Fennel Creek - Bonney Lake

  • McLane Creek - Olympia

  • Hoh River - Olympic Peninsula

  • Codigo Park - Duwmaish River - Tukwila

If you need more location ideas or guidance, please reach out! Also consider donateing salmon images that you have taken on previous adventures.

Earlier Event: November 16
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Later Event: December 6
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