Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring wild salmonid populations, their habitats, and ecosystem functions through restoration, protection, education, and community involvement throughout our region.
Mid-Columbia Fisheries is part of a statewide network of Regional Fisheries Enhancement Groups working to restore and protect fish populations and habitat. Mid-Columbia Fisheries is a non-profit (501c3) organization governed by a volunteer board of directors.
- We sponsor and implement priority restoration, fish passage, and habitat protection projects throughout our region. -We provide educational and community outreach programs that promote the long-term commitment our society needs to protect fisheries resources.
Mid-Columbia Fisheries works throughout south central Washington with communities along tributaries to the Columbia River, including the Yakima River, the Klickitat River, the White Salmon River, and the Wind River.
2024 Projects
RM 80 Reforestation
Restoration, shoreline protection, and reforesting over 10 acres of mainstem Yakima River outside of Granger, WA. This private property has a cold-water spring that is set to be protected and revegetated to increase fish usage. Planting planned for Fall 2024.
2023 Projects
Lower Cowiche Floodplain Restoration
Berm removal and construction completed October 2023! Follow for updates
Bull Trout Task Force
An amazing team helping Bull Trout and partners in the recovery of this endangered species!
Teanaway Valley Meadow
Restoring meadow function, increasing water storage, and using a beaver focused approach accomplished in 2023!
Education
If you haven't heard, the education component of our work is vital for the next generation of stewards and recreationists! Plenty of opportunities to come out with MCF and learn some things!
Ringer Loop Berm
In 2023, the MCF crew removed a relic berm causing channel migration and impeding plant growth along the Yakima River.
Stewardship and Restoration
Our work isn't complete without the folks putting the plants in the ground, protecting the plants, and being our boots on the ground across the basin!