Experience the magic of the Elwha River Valley and become part of this world renowned story of renewal.

The Elwha River has seen five species of salmon return since the dam removal completion in 2014. The story of the Elwha offers a bright example of humanity’s ability to restore a river and the fish and people it sustains.

You’re invited to join NPCA and the skilled botanists with the National Park Service and the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe to replant this profound cultural heritage site within Olympic National Park.

Together, we will restore native plants on the exposed river banks near the historic dam site. The majority of the plants that we will be working with were hand harvested as seed from within the park and nurtured throughout the year to maintain the genetic integrity of the vegetation living along the Elwha.

WHAT: Elwha River revegetation project

WHEN: Friday and Saturday, November 20 and 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Meet at 10 a.m. at the Elwha River, former site of the Glines Canyon dam.

RSVP: Reserve your spot today–space is limited. Please RSVP to Shannon Brundle at sbrundle@npca.org or 206.903.1444 ext. 704 by Monday, November 16.

OTHER INFO: Volunteers will be hiking up to one mile on uneven terrain to reach the replanting site. Planting involves stooping, kneeling, and the use of small hand tools (provided). We will plant rain or shine, with the exception of frozen ground or dangerous conditions (high wind, lightning, etc). Be sure to bring rain gear, extra layers, water, and lunch.

This is a great opportunity to see the restoration of the Elwha first hand. This historic project needs many helping hands–we hope you will join us!