The Three Rivers Chapter of Trout Unlimited is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting, restoring, and reconnecting coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. Serving King and Snohomish Counties, our work focuses on habitat restoration, water quality monitoring, community education, and volunteer-driven stewardship. We actively serve the Issaquah community through a range of place-based programs centered in the Lake Sammamish watershed: We coordinate and support kokanee fry trapping efforts on Issaquah-area tributaries, including Lewis Creek and Ebright Creek. These efforts engage local volunteers in hands-on conservation and directly contribute to the recovery of Lake Sammamish kokanee. Our programs raise awareness about stormwater pollution and emerging contaminants affecting local streams, including Issaquah Creek. Through outreach and monitoring initiatives, we help connect community members to the impacts of urban runoff on salmon health and provide actionable steps for reducing pollution. We organize and participate in stream and nearshore cleanups and restoration activities throughout the watershed, improving habitat conditions for salmon and other aquatic species while fostering community stewardship. At Issaquah Salmon Days, we host an interactive booth that reaches thousands of attendees. A key feature of our booth is the “kokanee catapult,” an engaging, hands-on demonstration that illustrates the fish passage barriers faced by endangered local salmon. This activity helps participants understand the real challenges salmon encounter navigating culverts, dams, and altered waterways, while reinforcing the importance of habitat connectivity and restoration. We also provide education on salmon ecology, watershed health, and local conservation efforts, and connect community members to volunteer opportunities. We work to engage youth and underserved communities in outdoor education and conservation through inclusive programming that builds long-term connections to local ecosystems.