My Nonprofit Reviews

NSEA is one of the best nonprofits that I am aware of- and has a gold star rating on charity navigator.

NSEA's work is guided by a strategic plan that board and staff take an active role in, and includes extensive community input. NSEA voluntarily undertakes a full audit each year to ensure resources are being used appropriately. NSEA's work is focused on reversing the trend of declining salmon runs in Whatcom County by enhancing river, creek, and riparian habitat while educating people of all ages to provide Pacific salmon & Steelhead the best chance at survival.

NSEA was formed in 1990, and to date has completed 728 projects, planted over 400K native trees and shrubs, removed 165 fish passage barriers which have opened 141 miles of habitat. NSEA has educated over 30K students and worked with over 40K volunteers. NSEA conducts implementation and effectiveness monitoring and data is shared with - and used by- other salmon recovery partners.

Resources are used prudently, and staff and board members strive to be effective and efficient. To learn more about this well run and effective organization check out their annual reports & 990s: https://www.n-sea.org/publications