
In 1972, Gene Kahn planted a few acres of farmland next to the Skagit River in Northern Washington, where hundreds of Bald Eagles nest every year. These birds roost in the trees high up in the mountains, and soar down to feast on salmon in the Skagit River below. Gene recognized the delicate balance between nature and humans. He wanted to farm, but in a way that would not harm the natural beauty of the land or her inhabitants.
We happen to be in love with our little Skagit River, but we also know that rivers are a lifeblood all over the world. Not just for crops and farms but for communities and families, too. That’s why we’ve created our Change Flows initiative as a part of making every day Earth Day. This year, we are supporting American Rivers, a nonprofit organization committed to restoring and preserving our country’s rivers and streams.

American Rivers was born just a year after Cascadian Farm. They’ve been working to protect and restore America’s rivers since 1973. Cascadian Farm wholeheartedly believes in American Rivers’ mission and is contributing $50,000 to help support river cleanup, protection, and restoration across the country. But we don’t want our support to stop there; we’re asking you to join us in an effort to help keep our waters clean!
What you can do:
1) Visit our page: www.cascadianfarm.com/sustainability and “Like” your region. Cascadian Farm will sponsor a special river cleanup for the region with the most likes.
2) Finally, please help us make change flow from your home by following the tips (below the map on the page) to make a difference in the rivers and streams in your area.
We are so grateful to have each of you as a part of our community, and we’re excited to partner with you in keeping our waters clean.