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Meet our New Operations and Grants Coordinator

Mid-Columbia Fisheries is excited to welcome Emily Smith as our new Operations and Grants Coordinator.

Emily is no stranger to us as she began her career at Mid-Columbia Fisheries as an intern in 2016. After graduating from Central Washington University in 2018, with a degree in Environmental Biology, she became full time staff and held many roles during her tenure. Emily left Mid-Columbia Fisheries in 2022 and worked in administration at Kittitas County for the last 12 months. We are thrilled that she is bringing her diverse experience and passion back to us!

Emily is excited to be back at Mid Columbia Fisheries because she is passionate about natural resources, habitat restoration, and operational organization. In her free time she loves being outside, baking, and spending time with her family. In her new position she will be assisting MCF with operational and administrative tasks, tracking grants and supporting as needed on other projects and programs.

Pictured from left to right is CWU Work Study Justin Finkbeiner, WCC IP Emily Burkhart, and Education and Riparian Outreach Coordinator Tori Wood

Our education team is hard at work sharing the wonders of salmon with regional students. This picture shows the fun that was had on a recent dissection day with kindergarten through 5th graders from Damman Elementary school!

Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group is dedicated to protecting and restoring wild salmonid populations, their habitats, and ecosystem functions that support native fish species through restoration, protection, education, and community involvement throughout our region.