The Salish Sea School’s 2025 Year-End Appeal

$16,350 in Matching Funds Available! 

Supporters who share your love for the Salish Sea have offered $16,350 in matching funds — making every dollar you give become two!

Why Your Gift Matters

For students like Armando, one day on the Salish Sea can change everything. He stepped aboard, saw orcas and puffins for the very first time, and felt a spark of wonder that grew into a dream of studying marine biology and protecting the sea — a future he never imagined until that moment.

These transformative experiences don’t happen in classrooms. They happen on the water, on our beaches, and across the islands of the Salish Sea — and they happen because people like you make them possible.

Your generosity creates these life-changing moments:

• $100 sends a student for a full day of marine discovery

• Every dollar provides hands-on science, island exploration, and unforgettable wildlife encounters

• Every dollar stays local, supporting field-based learning right here in our community

Your Gift at Work

This year, 3,000 of local student participants explored the Salish Sea with us — experiencing moments of wonder that sparked curiosity, confidence, and new dreams. And even more are still waiting for their first chance.

Not every child has access to these opportunities. Your gift ensures they do.

Help Us Reach Our $50,000 Year-End Goal

This year’s Annual Appeal comes at a pivotal time. A few key grants didn’t come through, yet requests from schools and families continue to rise. More students than ever are waiting for their first opportunity to meet the sea.

Give today and spark the next moment of wonder for a young person experiencing the Salish Sea for the first time.

See the joy your gift makes possible (2-minute video).

The Salish Sea School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Anacortes, Washington, connecting youth and community to the Salish Sea through hands-on marine science, research experiences, and stewardship.