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Visitors Information:City of Burlington: - The City of Burlington lies at the entrance to the Skagit Valley with a full range of hotels, motels, restaurants and other services. Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest: – The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington State extends more than 140 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains from the Canadian border to the northern boundary of Mt. Rainier National Park.North Cascades Institute: – Interested in being an Eagle Watcher volunteer? Then contact N.C.I. During the summer N.C.I. offers field seminars in North Cascades National Park, the Washington Coast, and beyond. “North Cascades Environmental Learning Center”: A residential education center located on the shore of Diablo Lake in North Cascades National Park Boat Trips–One of the best ways to see the bald eagles of the Skagit River is by boat. Permitted guides offer 3 to 5 hour raft trips along a 10 mile stretch of the Skagit River from Marblemount to Rockport. Rafters float past the 10000 acre Skagit River Bald Eagle Natural Area preserve. Be sure to wear warm, waterproof outdoor clothing and proper flotation devices during your trip. Contact any of the outfitters below for more information. The Mt. Baker Ranger District, U. S. Forest Service, also provides information on current river conditions and restrictions. Contact them at their office in Sedro-Woolley, WA (at (360) 856-5700). Permitted rafting companies are not allowed to launch before 11a.m. to provide the eagles time to feed on the gravel bars without being disturbed by boat traffic. This restriction is voluntary for fisherman and private boaters. However, by respecting these guidelines, you help ensure the health of the Skagit River bald eagle population. Public Parks and Lands United States Forest Service – Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest - scenic Mt. Baker, camping, trails. North Cascades National Park: – Glaciers, mountains, vistas, trails and fun. Rockport State Park: - camping and trails in Old Growth Forest. Night roost areas for bald eagles. Howard Miller Steelhead Skagit County Park: - camping, trails, boat launch, and eagle watching in Rockport beside the Skagit River Pressentin County Park-Marblemount-Mile Post 106 SR 20-Trails Seeing Bald Eagles in the Wild - WEBCAMS Wild Life Cameras – WA Department of Fish and Wildlife See nesting eagles and other animals at Nature Conservancy’s Skagit River Bald Eagle Natural Area (SRBENA) – 8,000 acres between Rockport and Marblemount preserving bald eagle nesting and roost sites: Webcam (From the North Cascades Visitor Center, Newhalem. Information on ozone levels and current weather conditions.) American Bald Eagle Foundation. The Nest Cam is only operational during active nesting months; April, when the nesting process begins, through September, and only in years when the nest is viable. Other Areas in North America to see Eagles: American Bald Eagle Foundation Marco Island Web Pages Bald Eagle Watching Along the Mississippi River Minnesota (has a very large population of bald eagles) National Eagle Center – Mississippi River area Bald Eagle Festivals and Other Wildlife Festivals: Upper Skagit (River) Bald Eagle Festival (Washington) – first weekend in February-held in the Upper Skagit River Watershed Fraser River Bald Eagle Festival (Mission, B.C.) -third November weekend, November 18-20, 2005 Brackendale Bald Eagle Festival (B.C.) “Winter Home of the Bald Eagle” – runs the month of January Chilkat River, Haines (Alaska) “the Valley of Eagles” – Bald Eagle Festival runs the first couple of weekends in November The Aleutian Goose Festival (California) – late March: http://www.aleutiangoosefestival.org/ WA Department of Fish and Wildlife links about Bald Eagles Publications about bald eagles-Final Report on Status of Bald Eagle in WA/Summary: WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Homepage (many links for Bald eagles and Salmon can be found through this page): Power Generation and Salmon Puget Sound Energy - Baker River Project – extensive fish rearing facilities and the ‘salmon taxi’ preserve the largest stock of Sockeye salmon in the Skagit River system. Fisheries Enhancement Groups – These groups need volunteers to help with projects like restoring riparian habitats (tree planting along rivers and streams), improving fish passage, and restoring spawning habitat. Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group: Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Group: Mid-Puget Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group: Stilly-Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force: South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group: Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group: North Olympic Salmon Coalition: http://www.nosc.org Nongovernmental Organizations involved in Salmon Recovery Projects More Information and Links about Salmon “Salmon Recovery” –WA Dept. Fish and Wildlife – information on hatcheries, harvest regulations, fish facts, educational materials, organizations involved in recovery, fisheries management and more: WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Homepage (many links for Bald eagles and Salmon can be found off of this page): “Salmonids” by North Cascades National Park: http://www.nps.gov/noca/salmon.htm Science of the Upper Skagit WatershedNature and Science overview (NPS): Geology, glaciers, plants, and animals of the North Cascades (NPS) WeatherNational Weather Service Washington – click on the area you are interested in to find out the current weather conditions. Other Weather Links courtesy of USFS – National Weather Service, ski advisories, pass conditions, D.O.T. cams and many more. North Cascades National Park Pickett Cam – Thinking about heading to the mountains? Check out a live view of the Pickett Range from the end of the Sterling Munroe trail at the Park Visitor Center in Newhalem. The Picketts are the headwaters of Goodell Creek, a major salmon spawning stream that enters the Skagit River at Newhalem. Other Conservation OrganizationsNovember 18, 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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