Happy Holidays!
Methow Salmon recently completed work on phase 1 of the Sugar Project. This project is located east of the Methow River just upstream from the Twisp River confluence. The project included work on a series of floodplain channels to increase how much water reaches the floodplain during flood events. Usually we don’t see high flows until spring melt off, but the recent rain event gave the fish an unexpected holiday gift. Water was safely flowing in each of the new channels and across the floodplain, offering some great habitat for young fish!
During the December 2025 rain event, the floodplain channels at Sugar were flowing! This project provides great habitat for young fish and gives the river a safe place to spread out and lose some of its energy during flood events.
Projects are developed to meet the objectives of salmon recovery while balancing the needs of agriculture, river recreation, landowners, and the community. Projects focus on floodplain engagement, habitat complexity, fish passage barrier removal, and irrigation diversion improvement.
Beaver and Salmon
The Methow Beaver Project is a collaboration of organizations and community members working together to change public perception of beavers as a nuisance to beavers as a restoration tool that can enhance ecosystem resiliency, wildfire recovery, human communities, and wildlife.
Research & Monitoring
Monitoring fish populations and habitat conditions over time is critical to designing and building effective salmon recovery projects.
Education
Our Salmon in and out of the Classroom and Watershed Watchers programs blend scientific exploration, artistic expression, and hand-on restoration. This provides a foundation for local students to explore their home watershed and increase their understanding of their vital role in its ecology and sustainability.
Restoration Sites
The trails at Twisp Ponds, Sa Teek Wa Park, and the WDFW Cottonwood trail offer visitors the opportunity to explore an active restoration site and learn more about salmon recovery efforts.
Salmon & Art
Methow Salmon actively partners with the local arts community. We believe art is a powerful educational tool, helping to promote salmon recovery and engage the community in our restoration efforts.
