“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”Margaret Mead
33 milesof Auburn Ravine, our restoration goal
100%volunteer: no one at SARSAS is paid
9 sitestested by citizen scientists, Lincoln to Auburn
Oct 15–Apr 15weekly fish counts each season
About SARSAS
SARSAS focuses on Auburn Ravine, partnering with organizations to improve riparian habitats and restore streams. Salmon and steelhead are anadromous species: they depend on healthy freshwater spawning grounds, clean water, and a diverse aquatic ecosystem.
Degraded habitat has reduced these ecosystems, but our collective efforts can restore salmon populations for future generations. Improving habitat benefits fish and human communities alike.
Accomplishments & efforts
- Collaboration on fish passage barrier removal
- Environmental violation identification and reporting
- Himalayan blackberry studies and removal projects
- Dam removal cooperation
- Citizen science water quality monitoring
- Educational school tours at restoration sites
- Habitat restoration along Auburn Ravine
- Grant application support for fish passage improvements
- Storm runoff system advocacy
- Watershed tributary mapping and protection
- Partnership with Auburn’s Sustainability Committee
Out on the ravine
Please help SARSAS save the fishes
Donate funds and/or volunteer. Donations are tax-deductible (EIN 80-0291680).