Bellingham Public Library is partnering with the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA), to hatch salmon eggs in a 55-gallon aquarium in the Bellingham Public Library Children’s Department again in 2025. The public can watch the salmon eggs transform into alevin and fry via a livestream provided by BTV, or in-person at the Central Library Children’s Department.
2025 Salmon Egg Livestream
The City of Bellingham presents: Fish Passage Restoration in Bellingham
Wednesday, March 26, 5:00 – 6:00pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
Join Sara Brooke Benjamin, Environmental Coordinator with the City of Bellingham, as she shares how the City is improving the outcomes for salmon in our local waterways. Sara Brooke will review the City’s efforts to restore salmon habitat and passage by reviewing recently completed projects, including the Little Squalicum Estuary, as well as preview future projects focused on fish passage. Join us to learn about these efforts and how to get involved in environmental stewardship in Bellingham.
Community Salmon Release
Saturday, March 29, 4:00pm
Maritime Heritage Park Amphitheatre
Please join us for our Community Salmon Release on Saturday, March 29, at 4:00pm at Maritime Heritage Park. We’ll meet at the Amphitheatre with a welcome from White Swan Environmental and then Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association will take it away. We’ll have a station to release the salmon fry into Whatcom Creek and a handful of other stations (a salmon game, crafts, stories read aloud) for participants to enjoy while they wait their turn. All are invited to join us for this special event!
Salmon Hatching Images from 2024
Enjoy this recap of videos and images related to the Library’s 2024 salmon hatching and release.
Salmon Eggs Welcome!
Salmon Fry Farewell!
Salmon Restoration in Bellingham
Did you know that the City of Bellingham has a restoration program focused on restoring habitat and improving water quality for fish and wildlife? Learn more at cob.org/habitat.