If you live in Lake Stevens, you know how important salmon are to the local ecosystem and economy. On Saturday, January 9th, come out and support salmon recovery programs by swimming with them. Sound Salmon Solutions (SSS) is sponsoring this new community event. The $25 registration fee will be matched at $100 by an anonymous donor. The money raised will go to fund education programs, habitat restoration, and volunteer events. Participants will get a year’s membership in SSS, a mug, and hot beverages at the warming party after the plunge.
Come out to Lundeen Park at 10 a.m. ready to plunge in. Warm clothes over swimwear is recommended. The beach is gravel, so be prepared with shoes. Bring plenty of towels and blankets to warm up afterward. A changing area will be set up on the beach. After the plunge, be sure to stop in at the warm-up after party. It will be held from 11 a.m. to noon at the SSS offices, located at 1911 Vernon Road in Lake Stevens.
Even if you’d rather not jump into icy water, friends of salmon who live in Lake Stevens and beyond can still help support SSS by donating online. Get more information about the event, register, and donate, visit Polar Plunge 2016.
