Emily McLaughlin Sta. Maria

Emily is a student leader in community projects to obtain and disseminate scientific data on stream quality and salmon
— Joe Scordino, Advisor Students Saving Salmon Club
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Emily is a leader amongst Edmonds-Woodway High School students in community projects to obtain and disseminate scientific data on water quality. In spite of heavy workloads as a full time International Baccalaureate student, Emily has been in the field to collect data every month regardless of weather. Her dedication to conservation has included hands-on work releasing over 800 juvenile Coho salmon into upper stream areas and habitat restoration in Shell Creek, where students planted 400 native plants along the creek to enhance the habitat for salmon.


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