This virtual workshop will bring together experts to present the latest science and guidance to restore estuary connectivity and habitat for early life stage survival and Pacific salmon recovery. Through informational talks and case studies, speakers will present technical design details from estuary projects, provide the most current guidance on restoration techniques, and share valuable lessons learned. Both morning and afternoon panel discussions will invite participants to raise questions and discuss this important topic. We hope you will join us!

Schedule:

• 9:00-9:05 | Moderators – Laura Weatherly (DFO) and Jason Hwang (PSF) | Introduction and Welcome
• 9:10-9:35 | Jonathan Moore, Simon Fraser University | Estuaries as nursery habitat for salmon: from science to stewardship
• 9:45-10:10 | Greg Hood, Skagit River System Cooperative | Tidal marsh restoration: Then, now and tomorrow. What are we learning?
• 10:20-10:30 | Break
• 10:30-10:50 | Jessica Cote, Blue Coast Engineering | Pocket estuary restoration design and implementation in Salish Sea
• 11:00-11:20 | Steve Henstra, Nature Trust of British Columbia | Estuary restoration case studies on Vancouver Island
• 11:30-12:15 | Panel Discussion
• 12:15-13:00 | Lunch Break
• 13:00-13:25 | Catherine Corbett, Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership | Resource-based habitat coverage targets and climate actions in the Columbia Estuary
• 13:35-14:00 | Dave Scott, Raincoast Conservation Foundation & U. of British Columbia | Restoring connectivity and habitat for juvenile salmon in the Fraser River Estuary
• 14:10-14:30 | Melanie Davis, Oregon State University | Nisqually Estuary restoration monitoring: what we’ve learned and where we go from here
• 14:40-15:30 | Panel Discussion

REGISTER HERE

Past workshop recordings and reports: https://psf.ca/knowledge-exchange-workshop-series/

Questions: Laura.Weatherly@dfo-mpo.gc.ca