The Salmon Project was begun in 1994 by then third grade teacher, Kevin Hughes. When Mr. Hughes became elementary principal, Mrs. Catanese took over as "Salmon Project Director". This has been a valuable third grade science program at the Onekama School.

• The 12th Year: (2005-2006) At the Weir / Releasing the Salmon
• The 11th Year: (2004-2005) / at the weir / Our eggs have hatched / Good-bye Salmon: Release in Bowen Creek
• The 10th Year: (2003-2004) / at the weir / dissecting a fish
• The 9th Year At the Weir October 2002 (2002-2003) Dec. 2002 Hatched!
• The 8th Year (2001-2002) / Nov
• The 7th Year (2000-2001) / at the weir
• The 6th Year (1999-2000) / at the weir
• The 5th Year (1998-1999)
• The 4th Year: (1997-1998)
• The 3rd Year: A Sad Tale (1996-1997)
• The 2nd Year: (1995-1996)
• How It All Began: One Fall in 1994

• E-mail the Project director: Mrs. Catanese
• Onekama students of all ages are engaged in Learn and Serve Projects.

http://www.onekama.k12.mi.us

The eggs from the weir are raised in the classroom.

The small salmon are released in Bowen Creek.