2001 Volunteer Salmon Watcher Program Report

Results

• Overview
• Big Bear Creek Basin
• Cedar River Basin
• East Lake Washington Basin
• Issaquah Creek Basin
• North Lake Washington Tributaries
• Sammamish River Tributaries
• East Lake Sammamish Basin
• West Lake Sammamish Basin
• West Lake Washington Basin
• Central Puget Sound Drainages, including Vashon Island
• Tagged Fish

Results

The streams surveyed in the Lake Washington Watershed were grouped into the following basins: Big Bear Creek, Cedar River, East Lake Washington, Issaquah Creek, North Lake Washington (split into North Lake Washington tributaries and Sammamish River tributaries), East Lake Sammamish, West Lake Sammamish, West Lake Washington, and Central Puget Sound drainages (Figure 1). In 2001, a total of 181 sites on 68 streams were surveyed in the Lake Washington Watershed and Puget Sound by 219 Salmon Watcher volunteers. Results are presented below in basin groupings. Maps are presented for each basin in the Lake Washington Watershed and depict observations of sockeye, coho, chinook, and kokanee identified during the survey. A map is presented for Central Puget Sound and indicates observations of coho and chum. Trout and unidentified species were not mapped.

Beginning with the Salmon Watcher Program report for 2000 (Vanderhoof 2001), the unique Site ID numbers that correspond with each survey site were reported, and this report will continue with that format. Prior to the 2000 report, river mile designations (RM) were used to differentiate between survey sites. However, because ascertaining an accurate river mile for a site is sometimes difficult, and different sources of RM data present differing measurements, a site’s RM may change over time as measuring techniques are refined and possible mistakes are corrected. Site ID numbers are included in this report alongside the RM. A site, with its unique ID, will always have the same data associated with it, regardless of refined RMs. Additionally, a designated site may vary a few feet from year to year: (1) if a volunteer watches on the upstream side of a bridge versus the downstream side, (2) if a new volunteer happens to watch a few yards from where a previous watcher observed, or (3) if a volunteer moves a few feet to observe in an area of better spawning habitat or visibility. These variations are inherent in the nature of this type of study. Despite the slightly fuzzy nature of these RM designations, they still give a good approximation of the relative location of one site to another. It should be kept in mind while reviewing these data that all RM designations are subject to change.

In 2001, 66 out of 219 volunteers (30.14 percent) in the Salmon Watcher Program were returnees (Figure 3). Of the 66 returnees, 2 pairs of volunteers have surveyed every year of the program. Because so many new volunteers (153) entered the program in 2001, the percentage of returning volunteers is lower than in 2000. The actual number of people who returned to the program increased from 45 to 66 (62 percent of volunteers from 2000).

Volunteers generally watched their stream site from September until December. Because some training sessions were not held until October, and fish runs in some areas don’t begin until later in the fall, many volunteers did not begin watching until October or November. Volunteers were asked to watch at their sites until the end of December; some stopped watching sooner and a few continued watching into January 2002 (Figure 4).

Overview

The 2001 run timing of salmonids in the project area based on volunteer data may be illustrated in relation to one another (Figure 5). It should be noted that these graphs are highly generalized.

(a) The Lake Washington Watershed.

(b) Central Puget Sound Drainages.

Big Bear Creek Basin

Volunteers surveyed 20 sites in 6 streams in the Big Bear Creek Basin (Figure 2). From 1 to 9 sites were watched per stream, and the total number of surveys ranged from 2 to 95 per site (Table 2). Each site was monitored by either 1 or 2 volunteers, except for site 136 in Bear Creek, which was monitored by 4 volunteers.

Table 2. Stream number, site ID, site location (listed in river miles, RM), survey dates, total number of surveys, number of volunteers, and years the sites were watched for each stream surveyed in the Big Bear Creek Basin for the 2001 spawning season.

Salmonids were found in 4 of the 6 streams observed in Big Bear Creek Basin (Table 3). The most common salmonid species observed by volunteers was sockeye, which was found in Big Bear Creek (in the greatest quantity) and Cottage Lake Creek. Chinook and kokanee were also seen in those two creeks. Coho were seen in Big Bear Creek, Cold Creek, Cottage Lake Creek, Mackey Creek, and an unnamed tributary to Bear Creek. Additionally, pink salmon were observed by volunteers in Cottage Lake Creek and were also verified during one of the field training sessions. No adult spawners were observed in Struve Creek.

Table 3. Site ID, RM, and fish counts (live and dead) with dates seen at each stream surveyed in the Big Bear Creek Basin for the 2001 spawning season.

*Pink salmon were also reported at this site: 10/6 – 10/8 (2).

Uppermost Sightings

The most upstream point surveyed in Big Bear Creek was river mile (RM) 11.6, NE 179^th St.; no fish were observed at this site, which was only monitored 5 times. Chinook were seen in Big Bear Creek up to RM 9 (Table 3) and at the uppermost point surveyed in Cottage Lake Creek, RM 2.3, at Avondale Road and 151^st St. Coho were seen as far as RM 9.25 in Bear Creek (NE 179th St.) and RM 2.2 in Cottage Lake Creek (at the Tolt Pipeline east of Avondale Road). Sockeye were observed at all sites in Bear Creek except for the uppermost site and in all sites in Cottage Lake Creek. As during the 2000 surveys, kokanee were seen in Big Bear Creek up to RM 6.0, NE 133^rd St.; all 13 kokanee observed at RM 6.0 were seen on the same day (September 14). Also as with the 2000 surveys, kokanee were seen in Cottage Lake Creek up to RM 1.6, between NE 141^st and NE 142^nd. The observations of sockeye, coho, chinook, and kokanee in the Big Bear Creek Basin determined from volunteer surveys in are shown in Figure 6.

Timing of Salmon Runs

Most live chinook sightings in Bear Creek began in September and were concluded in October. At one site, live chinook were reported during early December, but it is possible these were misidentified. Timing was similar in Cottage Lake Creek; at only one site were live chinook still observed during early November.

Live coho were observed in Cottage Lake Creek from the second half of September through the end of October. One dead coho was observed at the end of November. In Bear Creek, the timing of live coho observations was similar to those in Cottage Lake Creek; however, at one site live coho were observed until the last week in November.

Sockeye runs in these creeks lasted a similar length of time, from September through November. In Bear Creek, over 1,500 sockeye were observed, and there was a pretty obvious peak during the first 10 days of October. Kokanee were observed from mid-September through mid-November in Big Bear Creek in Cottage Lake Creek.

Cedar River Basin

Volunteers surveyed 9 streams in the Cedar River Basin in 2001 (Figure 2). From 1 to 8 sites were watched per stream, and the total number of surveys ranged from 10 to 96 per site (Table 4). Each site was monitored by either 1 or 2 volunteers.

Table 4. Stream number, site ID, site location (listed in river miles, RM), survey dates, total number of surveys, number of volunteers, and years the sites were watched for each stream surveyed in the Cedar River Basin for the 2001 spawning season.

Chinook were observed in the Cedar River and in Rock Creek. Chinook were also observed in Taylor Creek by volunteers for the first time in 2001. Coho were seen in the Cedar River and in Rock Creek. Sockeye were found in the Cedar River, Rock Creek, and Taylor Creek. Chum were also reported in the Cedar River; however, these sightings were not verified. Although it is possible chum may stray into the Cedar River, many of the sockeye in the Cedar River have vertical markings similar to chum. It is possible one or more of these chum sightings was actually sockeye. No adult spawners were observed in Peterson Creek or tributaries to Rock Creek or Taylor Creek.

Table 5. Site ID, RM, and fish counts (live and dead) with dates seen at each stream surveyed in the Cedar River Basin for the 2001 spawning season.

Uppermost Sightings

Chinook were observed as far as RM 5.3 in the Cedar River (at the Jones Road bridge). They were observed at only one location in Rock Creek, at RM 0.4 (in the King County park at SE 252^nd St.). In Taylor Creek, chinook were observed up to RM 1.8 (236^th Ave. SE). Coho were seen as far as RM 1.6 in the Cedar River (I-405), up to RM 1.2 in Rock Creek (SE 215^th St.), and at the uppermost site surveyed in Taylor Creek (RM 2.4, 244^th Ave. SE). Sockeye were observed at the uppermost site surveyed in the Cedar River: RM 6.4, Cavanaugh Pond (Table 5.). Sockeye were also observed at the uppermost sites surveyed in Taylor Creek (RM 2.4). The observations of sockeye, chinook, and coho in the Cedar River Basin determined from volunteer surveys are shown in Figure 7.

Timing of Observed Salmon Runs

Chinook were observed in the Cedar River from September 27 through October 23. One chinook was observed by one volunteer in October in Rock Creek, and all the other chinook in Rock Creek were observed in December by a different volunteer. Both volunteers have been in the Salmon Watcher Program for several years and are considered highly reliable. These sightings were all at RM 0.4. Chinook in Taylor Creek were all seen during October.

Coho were observed in the Cedar River from mid-October until mid-November. In Rock Creek, coho were observed from mid-November until the end of December.

The first observations of sockeye in the Cedar River were in September, and the last of the live sockeye were reported in the Cedar in mid-January, 2002. Live sockeye were observed from October through December in Rock Creek, and from October through November in Taylor Creek.

East Lake Washington Basin

Volunteers surveyed 10 streams in the East Lake Washington Basin in 2001 (Figure 2). From 1 to 9 sites were watched per stream, and the total number of surveys ranged from 4 to 96 per site (Table 6). Each site was monitored by from 1 to 5 volunteers.

Table 6. Stream number, site ID, site location (listed in river miles, RM), survey dates, total number of surveys, number of volunteers, and years the sites were watched for each stream surveyed in the East Lake Washington Basin for the 2001 spawning season.

Salmonids were found in 7 of the 10 streams surveyed (Table 7). The most fish were observed in the May Creek and Coal Creek systems; relatively few fish were found in the Kelsey Creek system. Chinook were observed in Coal Creek, May Creek, and Kelsey Creek. Sockeye were seen in those same three creeks. Coho were also seen in those streams as well as Forbes and Richards creeks.

Table 7. Site ID, RM, and fish counts (live and dead) with dates seen at each stream surveyed in the East Lake Washington Basin for the 2001 spawning season.

Uppermost Sightings

One chinook was observed in Kelsey Creek at RM 2.4 (at the junction with Richards Creek), the third of nine sites on that stream. Two chinook were observed in Coal Creek at RM 0.6, the second of seven sites on that stream. Chinook in May Creek were only observed at the very first observation site, at RM 0.2 (Lake Washington Blvd.). Sockeye were observed in Kelsey Creek to RM 3 (Kelsey Creek Farm), the third most upstream of eight sites watched in Kelsey Creek.

Sockeye were seen at the uppermost site watched in Coal Creek, RM 2.35. Coho were observed at the uppermost observed sites in Coal Creek (RM 2.35) and in May Creek (RM 3.8). Coho were also seen to RM 3.0 in Kelsey Creek, to RM 0.7 in Richards Creek (in Bannerwood Park), and to RM 0.2 in Forbes Creek (in Juanita Bay Park)—none of which were the upstream-most sites watched. The observations of sockeye, chinook, and coho in the East Lake Washington Basin determined from volunteer surveys are shown in Figure 8.

Only one fish was seen in Yarrow Creek, at RM 0.3 (100th Lane NE and NE Points Dr.), and it had a disk tag. The volunteer could not identify the species, but coho and chinook had disc tags placed on them in 2001 at the Ballard Locks. The volunteer did indicate that the fish was about 18"long and gray-green in color. No chinook this small were tagged, so the fish was likely a coho.

Timing of Salmon Runs

The only live chinook observed in Coal Creek was in September; one chinook carcass was observed in November. The single chinook observed in Kelsey Creek was seen during September. Chinook in May Creek were observed in October and November. All the live coho observed in Coal Creek were seen during November. Coho in Forbes and Kelsey Creek were all observed in October; whereas in May Creek and Richards Creek, coho were seen in October and November. Sockeye were observed in October in Kelsey Creek, November in Coal Creek, and from October through December in May Creek.

Issaquah Creek Basin

Ten sites along five streams were surveyed in the Issaquah Creek Basin in 2001 (Figure 2). Surveys took place from September 6 to December 12. From 1 to 6 sites were watched per stream, and the total number of surveys ranged from 4 to 50 per site (Table 8). Each site was monitored by either 1 or 2 volunteers.

Table 8. Stream number, site ID, site location (listed in river miles, RM), survey dates, total number of surveys, number of volunteers, and years the sites were watched for each stream surveyed in the Issaquah Creek Basin for the 2001 spawning season.

Salmonids were reported in three of the five streams observed: East Fork Issaquah, Issaquah, and Holder creeks (Table 9). Chinook, coho, and sockeye were all seen in Issaquah Creek. Chinook and sockeye were seen in Holder Creek, and coho and sockeye were also seen in East Fork Issaquah Creek.

Uppermost Sightings

Chinook, coho, and sockeye were observed at almost all sites watched in Issaquah Creek, including the uppermost site at RM 8.9 (Cedar Grove Rd. and SE 156^th St.), which was watched for the first time since 1996. Only one site was watched in both East Fork Issaquah Creek (RM 3.2) and Holder Creek. Chinook and coho were seen at the only site in Holder Creek, at RM 1.4 (this RM designation was previously recorded as 12.7 because it had been calculated from mouth of Issaquah Creek, not the mouth of Holder Creek; RM 1.4 is located at the Hwy. 18 and Issaquah-Hobart Rd, interchange). Regardless of the RM designation change, this is the first year of the Salmon Watcher Program that volunteers recorded any species in Holder Creek (this same location was also watched in 1998 and 1999).

One first-year volunteer also reported 3 kokanee at RM 8.9 in Issaquah Creek. These fish were reported with sockeye and were not verified by a fish biologist. Previously, kokanee have been reported in Issaquah Creek no further than approximately RM 3.8, the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (Ostergaard 1998). The same volunteer also recorded seeing a bull trout at this same location, but after talking with the volunteer, it was determined the fish was likely a chinook (and is counted in Table 9 as an unidentified species).

No adult spawners were observed in North Fork Issaquah Creek or Tibbetts Creek. The distributions of chinook, coho, and sockeye in the Issaquah Creek Basin determined from volunteer observations are shown in Figure 9.

Table 9. Site ID, RM, and fish counts (live and dead) with dates seen at each stream surveyed in the Issaquah Creek Basin for the 2001 spawning season.

Figure 9. Observations of salmonids in the Issaquah Creek Basin. (follow link to download pdf file).

Timing of Salmon Runs

Chinook were recorded in Issaquah Creek from September through October, and from late September into the first week of November in Holder Creek. The first observations of coho in Issaquah Creek also started in September, but final observations were during the first week of December. Coho in East Fork Issaquah Creek were observed beginning October, and in Holder Creek observations began in November; coho sightings in both of these streams concluded in early December. Sockeye were observed from September through November in Issaquah Creek, and from October through December in East Fork Issaquah Creek.

North Lake Washington Tributaries

The North Lake Washington Tributaries are those streams flowing into the north end of Lake Washington (Denny, McAleer, and Thornton creeks and the Sammamish River). Volunteers surveyed 28 sites in 9 streams in 2001 (Figure 2). From 1 to 6 sites were watched per stream, and the total number of surveys ranged from 3 to 63 per site (Table 10). The majority of surveys began in September and concluded in December. Each site was monitored by 1 volunteer, except for three sites that had 2, 3, and 4 volunteers.

Table 10. Stream number, site ID, site location (listed in river miles, RM), survey dates, total number of surveys, number of volunteers, and years the sites were watched for each stream surveyed in the North Lake Washington Tributaries for the 2001 spawning season.

Salmonids were found in 5 of the 9 streams surveyed in the North Lake Washington Tributaries (Table 11). Chinook were seen only in the Sammamish River. Sockeye and coho were observed in the Sammamish River, McAleer and Juanita creeks, and Tributary 0143 to Lake Sammamish, and coho were also observed in Thornton Creek. One kokanee was seen in the Sammamish River. No salmonids were seen in Brookside Creek, Little Brook Creek, Simonds Tributary, or Maple Leaf Creek.

Uppermost Sightings

Chinook were observed in the Sammamish River at the uppermost point surveyed, at RM 13.5 (at the concrete weir in Marymoor Park). Coho, sockeye, and kokanee were all observed in the Sammamish River up to RM 12.5 (in Marymoor Park near the main entrance) (Table 11). Coho were seen as far as the uppermost survey site in McAleer Creek (RM 2.1), and sockeye were observed to the next most-upstream site at RM 1.6 (Perkins Way near 24^th). In Thornton Creek, coho were seen as far as RM 0.9 (Meadowbrook Pond). Coho and sockeye were observed as far as RM 1.4 (NE 129^th Pl.) in Juanita Creek (this location is as far upstream as they were observed in 2000 also). The distribution of chinook, coho, sockeye, and kokanee in the North Lake Washington Tributaries determined from volunteer observations in 2001 are shown in Figure 10.

Timing of Salmon Runs

Chinook were observed from mid-September until mid-November in the Sammamish River, though the numbers dropped off after mid-October. Sockeye observations throughout the basin were largely from mid-October until mid-November. Coho were observed in Juanita Creek from mid-October until mid-December; however, coho observations in the rest of the basin typically ended during November. One kokanee was observed; it was in the Sammamish River on November 3.

A large number of unidentified fish were reported in the Sammamish River. There may be so many unidentified fish in this system because it is a larger river with deeper water so conditions are more difficult for seeing identifying characteristics on a fish. For example, at RM 11 (90^th St. Bridge), during the observation period from September 17 though December 30, 190 unidentified fish were reported and only 24 fish were able to be identified. It may also be more difficult to identify species when large numbers of fish are present. For example, at RM 12.5 on October 25, 65 unidentified fish were reported by one volunteer.

Table 11. Site ID, RM, and fish counts (live and dead) with dates seen at each stream surveyed in the North Lake Washington Tributaries for the 2001 spawning season.

Sammamish River Tributaries

The Sammamish River Tributaries are those streams flowing into the Sammamish River (then into Lake Washington) from waters originating in Snohomish County (Little Bear, North, and Swamp creeks; Big Bear Creek is discussed separately above). Volunteers surveyed 28 sites on 9 Sammamish River tributaries in 2001 (Figure 2). From 1 to 11 sites were watched per stream, and the total number of surveys ranged from 4 to 58 per site (Table 12). Each site was monitored by 1 or 2 volunteers, except for two sites that had 3 and 4 volunteers, respectively.

Table 12. Stream number, site ID, site location (listed in river miles, RM), survey dates, total number of surveys, number of volunteers, and years the sites were watched for each stream surveyed in the Sammamish River Tributaries for the 2001 spawning season.

Salmonids were found in 7 of the 9 streams surveyed (Table 13). Sockeye were the most commonly seen species in the Sammamish River Tributaries. They were observed in North and Little Bear creeks, as were kokanee. Chinook were observed in only North Creek (as in 2000). Coho were the only species seen in Cutthroat Creek (also as in 2000). Coho were also seen in Little Bear, North, Penny, and Swamp creeks.

Table 13. Site ID, RM, and fish counts (live and dead) with dates seen at each stream surveyed in the Sammamish River Tributaries for the 2001 spawning season.

Uppermost Sightings

Sockeye were observed as far upstream as RM 4.6 in Little Bear Creek (at a private property). Coho and kokanee were both seen as far as RM 4.5, Little Bear Creek Rd, west of 57^th Ave. SE. Only one unidentified fish was seen at the highest point watched in Little Bear Creek, RM 5.9 (189^th St. SE, east of 51^st Ave. SE). Coho were observed at RM 0.7 (near Hwy. 9 and Maltby Rd.), the only site watched on Cutthroat Creek, which is a tributary to Little Bear Creek.

Chinook were observed in North Creek as far as RM 1.7 (North Creek Pkwy near northern loop). The only coho observed in North Creek were reported at the uppermost site watched in that stream, RM 7.9 (between 164^th and Mill Creek City Hall). Sockeye and kokanee were seen as far upstream as RM 4.6 in North Creek. One trout and three unidentified fish were reported in Silver Creek, a tributary to North Creek. One chum was reported in North Creek at RM 0.9 (North Creek Pkwy. near NE 195^th), but this sighting was not verified by a fish biologist.

The only fish observed in Swamp Creek were 4 coho and one unidentified fish, and they were seen at RM 6.4 (on private property). The distributions of chinook, coho, sockeye, and kokanee in the Sammamish River Tributaries determined from volunteer observations are shown in Figure 11.

Timing of Salmon Runs

Chinook were observed from late September until mid-October in North Creek. Most sockeye observations in both Little Bear Creek and North Creek ran from mid-September through early November. Kokanee were observed predominantly during October in Little Bear Creek and in North Creek. The only coho seen in North Creek were all seen on one day, October 28. All coho in Cutthroat Creek were seen in mid-November. In Little Bear Creek and Swamp Creek most coho were observed in October.

West Lake Sammamish Basin

Volunteers surveyed 6 sites on 4 streams in the West Lake Sammamish Basin. One or 2 sites were watched per stream, and the total number of surveys ranged from 6 to 61 per stream. Each site was monitored by 1 or 2 volunteers, except for one site that had 4 volunteers.

Table 14. Stream number, site ID, site location (listed in river miles, RM), survey dates, total number of surveys, number of volunteers, and years the sites were watched for each stream surveyed in the West Lake Sammamish Basin for the 2001 spawning season.

Salmonids were found in 2 of the 4 streams surveyed (Table 15). Kokanee and sockeye were both observed in Lewis Creek. There was some confusion with kokanee versus sockeye identification in Lewis Creek, so it is possible some of the reported sockeye were actually kokanee. However, some sockeye were verified. A chum was also reported in Lewis Creek, but this sighting was unverified by a fish biologist. Kokanee were also observed in Tributary 0143, which is at the northern end of Lake Sammamish, and they were also reported in Vasa Creek.

Table 15. Site ID, RM, and fish counts (live and dead) with dates seen at each stream surveyed in the Sammamish River Tributaries for the 2001 spawning season.

Uppermost Sightings

Kokanee and sockeye (and the one chum) were all observed at the uppermost site watched on Lewis Creek, RM 0.5 (West Lake Sammamish Pkwy.). Sockeye reported in Lewis Creek were also found up to RM 0.5. The sockeye in Tributary 0143 were observed at the only site watched in that stream, RM 0.1, very close to the mouth. The kokanee in Vasa Creek were all observed at the mouth of the creek.

Timing of Salmon Runs

Almost all live kokanee in the West Lake Sammamish Basin were observed during November (Table 15). The sockeye reported in Lewis Creek were observed in November and December.

East Lake Sammamish Basin

Volunteers surveyed 4 sites on 3 streams in the East Lake Sammamish Basin (Table 16). One or 2 sites were watched per stream, and the total number of surveys ranged from 8 to 28 per stream. Each site was monitored by 1 volunteer.

Table 16. Stream number, site ID, site location (listed in river miles, RM), survey dates, total number of surveys, number of volunteers, and years the sites were watched for each stream surveyed in the East Lake Sammamish Basin for the 2001 spawning season.

Salmonids were found in 1 of the 3 streams surveyed (Table 17). Kokanee and coho were both observed in Ebright Creek. The coho sighting was unverified by a fish biologist. No adult salmonids were reported in George Davis/Eden Creek or in Many Springs Creek.

Uppermost Sightings

All fish sighted in Ebright Creek were seen as far as the upstream-most site watched, RM 0.9 (SE 8^th St.).

Timing of Salmon Runs

All fish in Ebright Creek were observed during November and December (Table 17).

Table 17. Site ID, RM, and fish counts (live and dead) with dates seen at each stream surveyed in the East Lake Sammamish Basin for the 2001 spawning season.

West Lake Washington Basin

Volunteers surveyed 1 site on Taylor Creek in the West Lake Washington Basin (Figure 2). The site was watched a total of 26 times by 2 volunteers (Table 18). No fish were observed in this stream.

Table 18. Stream number, site ID, site location (listed in river miles, RM), survey dates, total number of surveys, number of volunteers, and years the sites were watched for each stream surveyed in the West Lake Washington Basin for the 2001 spawning season.

Central Puget Sound

Although many streams in the Central Puget Sound have been observed in the past, they were not a part of the official program until 2001 (previously, funding was only intended for the Lake Washington Watershed). So, where possible, data from past years is reported for comparison on fish sightings. But often, even if data were collected, they were not reported in way that easily facilitates comparison. Therefore, for practical purposes, 2001 is considered the first year of Salmon Watching in most of the streams in the Central Puget Sound area, including on Vashon Island.

Volunteers surveyed 31 sites in 11 streams draining directly to Central Puget Sound in 2001 (Figure 2). From 1 to 7 sites were watched per stream, and the total number of surveys ranged from 2 to 141 per site (Table 19). Most sites were monitored by 1 or 2 volunteers, except for one site that had 3 volunteers and the site at Fauntleroy Creek, which had 23 volunteers (discussed below).

Table 19. Stream number, site ID, site location (listed in river miles, RM), survey dates, total number of surveys, number of volunteers, and years the sites were watched for each stream surveyed in the Central Puget Sound drainages for the 2001 spawning season. Vashon Island streams are grouped separately at the bottom of the table.