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Surf Smelt Spawning Survey
Tue, Nov 17
|Bowman Bay, Deception Pass State Park
Tuesday Nov 17th, 2:30-4:30pm. Join Skagit Marine Resources Committee at Bowman Bay to participate in a Smelt Spawning Survey! Learn while your help how you can volunteer with their ongoing forage fish surveys. Hosted by Skagit Marine Resources Committee in partnership with The Salish Sea School.
Time & Location
Nov 17, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Bowman Bay, Deception Pass State Park, 4402 Bowman Bay Rd, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA
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About the event
Join Skagit Marine Resources Committee at Bowman Bay to participate in a Smelt Spawning Survey! Learn while your help and how you can volunteer with their ongoing forage fish surveys. Hosted by Skagit Marine Resources Committee in partnership with The Salish Sea School.
The Salish Sea School partners with the Skagit Marine Resources Committee (MRC) to coordinate and support forage fish egg surveys, helping collect valuable scientific data to monitor forage fish populations and better understand the health of the Salish Sea ecosystem.
What to Bring: Weather Appropriate clothing and layers, sturdy shoes, water.
A Discover Pass or Day Parking Pass is required at this location.
Accessibility Note: Please note that the beach at Bowman Bay may be uneven and slippery. Please reach out to community@thesalishseaschool.org if you have any questions or concerns regarding the accessibility of this event.
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Free Admission
This is a FREE event. If you would like to help cover the cost of this program and support marine education, action, and research for the Salish Sea any amount given is deeply appreciated!
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