
Rockport, WA December 30, 2017
Good morning, as the sun is rising on a not-too-cold and only slightly misty day, I thought I would fill everyone in on this weekend’s activities. Sunshine is on the way tomorrow, or so the forecast says.
We will have all three sites open with information and scopes. Most of the eagles have been at Marblemount Hatchery the past few weeks.

The view waiting for you at milepost 100
National Park Service bald eagle count of the Rockport to Marblemount stretch of the river yesterday (Jan 12, 2018) was 41. USFS Count of Rockport to Sedro-Woolley was 30.
Saturday January 13th, 2018:
Native American History, Storytelling and More
Marblemount Community Hall – 60055 State Route 20, Marblemount
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Indian Tacos and Fry Bread available for sale 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Native history, storytelling, and music featuring…
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm — Rosy Cayou of Guemes Island
Historian and Legend storyteller of the Samish Indian Nation, along with Indian Drummer Tsul-Ton from the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe / Samish Indian Nation Sharing History and legends of the Northwest Ecosystem through stories and song.
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm — Peter Ali of Berber and Yaqui Indian heritage (as well as Spanish and Italian descent)
A self-taught Native American Flutist, creating music not from notes but from a spirit within. Each performance is unique; he plays a variety of native flutes and shares their stories of his rich ethnic heritage.
Free admission. Donations appreciated.
Free Photo Presentation & Discussion: “A Walk on the Wild Side”
Concrete Theatre – 45920 Main Street, Concrete
11:00 a.m.
Leah Serna discusses her travels through Canada, Idaho, Montana and beyond to capture her images of grizzlies, moose, and wolves.
Every Saturday and Sunday: Guided walk at 11:00am
January 13, 2018 @ 1:00 pm
Jenna Friebel, WDFW hydrologist/project manager: Salmon Recovery Efforts in the Skagit River Delta: Recent Successes and Next Steps
The Skagit River watershed is very important for Puget Sound chinook salmon recovery! The recently completed Skagit River delta habitat restoration project provides benefits to chinook salmon and teaches us about challenges associated with implementing large-scale restoration projects. Meeting recovery goals for the Skagit River and delta is an ongoing process, and WDFW is working with the local community through the Farm, Fish,and Flood initiative to advance recovery efforts.
January 14, 2018 @ 1:00 pm
Jennifer Sevigny, Wildlife Biologist, Stillaguamish Tribal Nation: North Cascades Elk Herd Monitoring and Management
Learn about the herd’s history and the Tribal perspective on how to manage and protect the North Cascades elk herd, including data collection approaches and preliminary results.
Discovery Center open 11-4. This is a super fun place for kids and adults.

Take a selfie with a wolverine!
Deep Forest Walks by State Park Rangers all day! See you up there!