Pacific Northwest Aquatic Monitoring Partnership

Washington Invasive Species Council Meeting
2025-12-04 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Meeting information: WISC – Washington Invasive Species Council
Online Zoom Registration
Phone Option: (669)900-6833 – Meeting ID: 891 8302 3304
Physical Location:
Room 172, Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington Street, SE, Olympia, WA 98501

WA Salmon Recovery Funding Board Meeting
2025-12-09 - 2025-12-10 | Olympia, WA
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Meeting information: Meetings – RCO
Webinar Registration – Zoom
Phone Option: (669)900-6833 – Meeting ID: 849 9510 9483
Physical Location: Room 172, Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington Street, SE, Olympia, WA 98501

9th Annual Lamprey Information Exchange
2025-12-09 - 2025-12-11 | Portland, Oregon
Join the Pacific Lamprey Conservation Initiative (PLCI) on December 9-11, 2025, in the Portland, Oregon area to explore the science and restoration of Pacific Lamprey and other Pacific West Coast lampreys.
Ecotrust’s Irving Street Studio: 907 NW Irving Street, Portland, Oregon

Registration is now open!

Please register for each event you plan to attend. Register HERE

Draft agenda available! View agenda HERE

Rockstar Award Nominations

Nomination deadline is November 28, 2025. Nomination Form

Tuesday, December 9:
Lamprey 101 Workshop, 8:00am – 11:30am
Cost: Free
About: Learn from national and local researchers about lamprey ecology, restoration, passage, and the Pacific Lamprey Conservation Initiative prior to the Lamprey Symposium.
Virtual or In Person
Field Trip to Willamette Falls, 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Cost: Free
About: Join us for a walking tour of the Portland General Electric (PGE) west side facilities. The tour will provide the opportunity to learn about PGE’s facilities and operations, including the powerhouse, fish ladder, and a view of the falls. Afterwards, we will travel to the West Linn Library for presentations and discussion on traditional ecological knowledge and the cultural significance of the Willamette Falls to the regional tribes’.
In Person, limited to 25 participants
Wednesday, December 10 – Thursday, December 11:
Lamprey Symposium
Cost: $35 for early bird, $45 after November 8
Lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided
Virtual or In Person
Virtual attendees will join the Lamprey 101 Workshop and Lamprey Symposium via the Zoom platform. Log in details will be provided prior to the event.
If you have any questions, would like to request a registration waiver, or need to change your registration, please contact PLCI’s Coordinator, Grace Adams (gadams@nrccorp.com).

Northwest Fish Culture Concepts 74th Annual Meeting
2025-12-09 - 2025-12-11
The 2025 Northwest Fish Culture Concepts Meeting will be held in Pendleton, Oregon, on December 9-11 at the Wildhorse Resort and Casino Rivers Event Center. This meeting is being hosted by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and the Nez Perce Tribe and supported by the Fish Culture Section of The American Fisheries Society.
Registration is now open for participants and vendors.
If you have questions about the meeting, please email Mike McLean (MikeMcLean@ctuir.org) or Jen Krajcik (JenKrajcik@ctuir.org).
Vendor information & registration is available here; General meeting & presentation information is available here

2025 Pacific Coast Steelhead Management Meeting
2025-12-09 - 2025-12-11
The 2025 Pacific Coast Steelhead Management Meeting will be held at the Riverside Hotel from December 9-11 in Boise, Idaho.
This is a small conference attended primarily by state Fish & Wildlife and Tribal staff from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, Alaska and British Columbia, and is a great opportunity for one-on-one interactions with biologists and managers from around the region.
Focus: The 2025 conference will have sessions focused on collaboration and co-management, freshwater conditions, ocean migration, managing sensitive populations, management tools, and human dimensions in fisheries, as well as an invited papers session and a poster session. They hope to finalize the agenda by the end of October.
Format: Hybrid, both in-person and virtual registration is available. The in-person registration fee is $250 for all 3 days, including meals. Virtual registration is $50.
Hotel Block: $165/night (federal per diem rate) for a limited number of attendees. The block closes November 21.
Reserve a room here.
Agenda questions can be directed to the 2025 Meeting Chair, Stephen Phillips.
Registration questions should be directed to Amy Stark.
See you in Boise!
Meeting materials from previous gatherings.

2nd International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference
2025-12-09 10:00 - 2025-12-10 14:00 | Virtual
THE SECOND INTERNATIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES AND CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE
December 9-10, 2025
10am – 2pm (Pacific)
The second International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference is being organized by the Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (RISCC) Network and hosted by the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA). The 1st IISCCC (January 2024) was a smashing success with nearly 1300 attendees from >20 countries and 6 continents.
This conference is VIRTUAL allowing for more international attendance while reducing our carbon footprint. Please click on the link below to register for both days of this event (a single registration link will be used for the duration of the event).

FREE REGISTRATION

Conference registration is free and features topics including sessions on:

Management success stories
Understanding and managing pathways
Restoring to the future
Early career research
And more!

Because biological invasions and climate change are global issues that know no boundaries, the IISCCC strives to create space to share research and management practices, expand networks, and promote translational experiences.

Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meeting (December 2025)
2025-12-16 - 2025-12-17 | Virtual
Agenda, meeting time, and other materials will be posted at the NPCC website the week before the meeting here: Council Meeting | Northwest Power and Conservation Council

Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meeting (January 2026)
2026-01-13 08:00 - 2026-01-15 17:00 | Portland, Oregon

100th Meridian Columbia River Basin Aquatic Invasive Species Team Meeting
2026-01-13 10:00 - 2026-01-14 15:00 | Vancouver, WA
Join the 100th Meridian Columbia River Basin Aquatic Invasive Species Team Meeting in January!
Registration is now open for the next meeting of the 100th Meridian Columbia River Basin (CRB) Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Team; scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, January 13 & 14, 2026 at the AC Hotel – Vancouver Waterfront in Vancouver, WA.
Click Here to Register
They anticipate starting at 10am on January 13 and ending ~ 3pm on January 14.
HOTEL – Room Block Link: AC Hotel – Vancouver Waterfront $155/night per diem rate.
Reservation Deadline: December 31, 2025
LUNCH: Lunches will not be provided for this meeting, however there are quite a few restaurants within walking distance of the hotel.
AGENDA: A draft agenda will be on the registration website and also on Westernais.org. Please contact Leah Elwell for agenda questions at: leah@conservationcollaborations.com.
LOGISTICS: This will be a hybrid meeting. Meeting materials such as minutes and presentations will be made available post-meeting.
QUESTIONS: You may contact Amy Stark at (astark@psmfc.org) or call her at (503) 595-3112.

2026 Upper Columbia Science Summit
2026-01-21 08:00 - 2026-01-22 17:00 | Leavenworth, WA
2026 Upper Columbia Science Summit
Date: January 21-22, 2026
Location: Leavenworth, WA
Theme: “Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future”
The Upper Columbia Salmon Recovery Board (UCSRB) is actively planning the upcoming 2026 Upper Columbia Science Summit. This summit is an opportunity to forge and strengthen relationships through the exchange of information and discussion of key issues. The summit focuses on adaptive management and is based on the theme of “Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future” to reflect our region’s acknowledgment of where we’ve come from and how to adapt our continuing efforts to support salmon recovery and benefit listed species. The summit is intended for a variety of active participants including monitoring and research professionals, project sponsors, contractors, regional technical team members, elected officials, agency representatives, academics, and the public.
Registration
Registration is open! Currently early bird registration is at $60 and will go up to $80 on December 1st. Payment of registration fees is encouraged to assist with the summit costs. However, to support maximum participation should you or your agency be impacted by the current funding challenges, please enter a zero in the fee field before submitting the registration form and contact Leslie Selgestad (leslie.selgestad@ucsrb.org) with your justification.

Click Here to Register!

Program
The Upper Columbia Science Summit Steering Committee is actively generating the sessions and plenary speakers. Past sessions during the summit included status of species, ocean and estuary conditions, adult migration, juvenile migration, predation, watersheds, habitat, floodplains, and restoration. Final sessions will be decided on by the Science Summit Steering Committee and based on abstracts submitted. Please see past meetings for past programs. Abstracts are due November 15th (extended from Oct 31st due to government shutdown) at midnight.

Click Here to Submit an Abstract

Lodging
We have reserved a 20 room block at Hampton Inn and Suites in Leavenworth at government per diem lodging rate ($110). Please contact them at 509-470-9798 to reserve a room. Let them know you are reserving a room in the “UCSRB Science Summit”.
Additionally, we have confirmed that FairBridge Inn & Suites, Icicle Resort, and Howard Johnson – all in Leavenworth – have rooms available at government per diem lodging rates ($110).
Venue
This summit will be held at the Leavenworth Festhalle in Leavenworth, WA.

Contact
If you have any additional questions or comments, please reach out to Ryan Niemeyer at ryan.niemeyer@ucsrb.org.

Sucker Technical Symposium
2026-01-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Klamath Falls, OR
The Sucker Technical Symposium Coordination team will host the Sucker Technical Symposium on Thursday, January 22nd 2026. The symposium will be at the Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, Oregon with in-person and virtual options available. A Teams link and call in number will be provided. A detailed email with the Symposium’s agenda, directions, and related information will be sent in early January. If there are others who wish to attend and have not been sent this invite, please reach out to McKenzie Wasley, mckenzie_wasley@fws.gov.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – For those interested in presenting – please provide a title and abstract by COB on Friday December 12th, sent to McKenzie Wasley, Josh Gondek, Rodger G, and Jane Spangler (mckenzie_wasley@fws.gov, Joshua_gondek@fws.gov, Rodger_gwiazdowski@fws.gov, sarah_spangler@fws.gov). Time slots range from 5 to 15 minutes. We welcome a diversity of voices, and know many projects are starting, or in-progress. If you have information to share under 15 minutes, please indicate this on the abstract you submit so we can incorporate it in the symposium’s last session as Lightning Talks.
Please RSVP (if possible) by COB on January 12th so we can plan accordingly for in-person/hybrid participation.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to anyone on the coordination team, McKenzie Wasley, Josh Gondek, Rodger G, and Jane Spangler (mckenzie_wasley@fws.gov, Joshua_gondek@fws.gov, Rodger_gwiazdowski@fws.gov, sarah_spangler@fws.gov) if you have questions, concerns, or have thoughts to share.

Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Meeting (January 2026)
2026-01-27 08:00 - 2026-01-28 17:00 | Virtual
Documents and pages for future meetings will be posted as they become available. Visit the OWEB calendar for more information.

2026 River Restoration Symposium
2026-02-02 08:00 - 2026-02-06 17:00 | Stevenson, WA
2026 River Restoration Symposium:
When: February 2nd – 6th, 2026

Short Courses on Monday, February 2
3-Day Plenary Sessions on Tuesday–Thursday, February 3-5
Field Trip on Friday, February 6

Where: Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, WA

For more information or to register: Symposium Information 2026 – River Restoration NW
Excited About River Restoration?
Get ready for the 2026 River Restoration Northwest (RRNW) Symposium—an essential gathering for professionals dedicated to the science and practice of river restoration. Following the successful 2025 event, the 2026 symposium will take place in early February at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, Washington. This annual event brings together engineers, scientists, planners, policymakers, and community leaders to share knowledge, explore innovative solutions, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration in river restoration efforts.
Why Attend the Symposium?

Engage with Experts: Connect with leading professionals in river restoration, including engineers, biologists, and policymakers.
Interdisciplinary Learning: Participate in sessions that emphasize a holistic approach to river restoration, integrating science, policy, and community engagement.
Networking Opportunities: Build relationships with peers and leaders in the field through structured and informal networking events.
Scenic Venue: Experience the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest at Skamania Lodge, providing an inspiring backdrop for discussions and learning.

✅ Registration Opening Dates

Member Registration for in-person attendance opens Monday, November 3 at 10:00am Pacific Time. Learn more about RRNW membership at Become a Member.
General Registration for both in-person attendance and virtual livestream attendance options will open on Monday, November 17.

Stay Informed

All attendance options and registration opening dates for the 2026 symposium have been posted on the Symposium Logistics and FAQs page.

Sign up for the Newsletter for the latest updates on the symposium program and registration details.
Mark your calendar for February 2–6, 2026 and prepare to contribute to meaningful conversations and collaborations at the RRNW Symposium.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic community committed to advancing river restoration practices.

Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meeting (February 2026)
2026-02-10 08:00 - 2026-02-12 17:00 | Portland, Oregon

"Implications of extreme flooding events for dispersal of Reynoutria spp. (knotweeds) in the wake of climate change" Webinar - Free
2026-02-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Of potential interest from Invasives Canada:

Free webinar next week with David Clements on “Implications of extreme flooding events for dispersal of Reynoutria spp. (knotweeds) in the wake of climate change“.

Date: Feb 24, 2026 9:00 AM Pacific Time

Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cM4fkpJiRLWmQ7lS-P909g

Leave it to Beaver? Beaver-Based Considerations for Restoration Workshop
2026-03-05 08:30 - 17:00
Leave it to Beaver? Beaver-Based Considerations for Restoration Workshop
Overview

Experienced wildlife practitioners share their guidance on the opportunities and challenges of beaver-modified landscape restoration.

When:
March 5th | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (8-hour Lecture/Lab with 30 min. lunch)
*Alternate adverse weather date: March 12th. In the event of adverse weather conditions, the field surveying portion of class may need to be rescheduled.
Locations:
Morning Lecture: Lakeside Hall at Environmental Learning Center, Clackamas Community College, Oregon City Campus, 19600 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City, OR 97045
Afternoon Field Sites: (TBD) Transportation Provided.
Professional Credit:
Clackamas Community College, .8 CEU, Award of Completion will be provided.

Cost: $150-200 Leave it To Beaver? Beaver-Based Considerations for Restoration Workshop Tickets, Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite
Workshop Description:
1-Day lecture/field experience
Are you interested in learning more about beaver ecology and behavior? Are you planning and designing beaver-related restoration projects to improve habitat for native fish, with the hope of naturally recruiting beaver to your project area? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then this workshop is for you. In this workshop, we’re inviting experienced wildlife biologists and practitioners to share their guidance on the opportunities and challenges of advancing beaver habitat and beaver-modified landscape restoration in Oregon. Attendees will learn about Beaver Ecology and Behavior 101, Oregon’s priorities and resources for beaver-modified landscape restoration, lessons from the field on natural beaver recruitment, and recommendations for pragmatic restoration outcomes in terms of habitat for beaver and by beaver, including considerations for Oregon’s species of greatest conservation need (Oregon State Wildlife Action Plan Species) that may co-occur with beaver.
Instructors:
Adrienne Averett, Interdivisional Beaver Coordinator, ODFW
Susan Barnes, Regional Wildlife Conservation Biologist, ODFW
Conrad Ely, North Coast Beaver Conservation Biologist, ODFW
Samantha Fino, Carnivore-Furbearer Coordinator, ODFW
Noa Meiri, Mid-Coast Beaver Conservation Biologist, ODFW
Steve Niemela, North Willamette Watershed District Manager, ODFW
Reese Mercer, founder Western Beavers Cooperative; Beaver Corps Wetlands Professional; Board Director of the Beaver Institute; founder of the Beaver Works program
Vanessa Petro, Lead Wildlife Biologist, ODF; Lead author of the American Beaver Activity Survey Protocol for the Pacific Northwest (OSU 2020)

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this workshop, students should be able to:
· incorporate beaver ecology, biology, and best practices in habitat restoration planning
· identify non-damming and damming beaver activity in the field
· use Oregon’s priorities and resources for beaver-modified landscape restoration
· develop restoration plans that account for beaver and Oregon State Wildlife Action Plan Species
Major Topics:
· Beaver ecology and behavior
· Beaver sign and surveying
· Beaver recruitment and best practices in restoration
· State of Oregon beaver priorities, policies, and resources
· Opportunities and challenges for advancing habitat for beaver
· Restoration considerations for Oregon State Wildlife Action Plan Species

Please contact bethany.wray@clackamas.edu if the cancellation is due to illness or family emergency.

WA Salmon Recovery Funding Board (March 2026)
2026-03-10 08:00 - 2026-03-11 17:00 | Olympia, WA
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Meeting information: Meetings – RCO
Online Zoom Registration Phone Option: 669-900-6833 – Meeting ID: 823 9219 7501 Physical Location: Room 172, Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington Street, SE, Olympia, WA 98501.

Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meeting (March 2026)
2026-03-10 08:00 - 2026-03-12 17:00 | Portland, Oregon

Low-Tech Approaches for Salmon Habitat Restoration Workshop
2026-03-12 09:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
Announcing the next virtual workshop in the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)-Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF)-Washington State Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office (GSRO) Knowledge Exchange series:
Low-Tech Approaches for Salmon Habitat Restoration
March 12th, 2026
9am – 3:30pm PST on Zoom
Low‑tech restoration approaches are rapidly gaining popularity as practitioners and funders seek affordable, scalable ways to restore natural processes, address stream impairments, and reintroduce structure and habitat complexity in watersheds. Over the past several decades of implementing these projects, we have monitored their effectiveness, refined our techniques, and created a space for innovation to achieve maximum benefit for minimum cost. In many settings, low‑tech approaches offer a cost‑effective and ecologically grounded way to achieve salmon recovery outcomes.
This virtual workshop, co‑hosted by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Pacific Salmon Foundation, and Washington’s Governor Salmon Recovery Office, brings together experts to discuss the latest practices and emerging techniques in low‑tech restoration. Presenters will share their expertise and lessons learned from implementing projects at a range of scales and offer guidance on where low‑tech approaches are most effective. Participants will gain practical insights and expert guidance to help advance the use of low‑tech methods in watershed stewardship and salmon recovery.
A detailed agenda will be emailed soon.
REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M6RQ6cKzTsWkB1VquAUvlg#/registration
Past workshop recordings and reports: https://psf.ca/knowledge-exchange-workshop-series/
Questions: Laura.Weatherly@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Washington Invasive Species Council Meeting (March 2026)
2026-03-19 08:00 - 17:00
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Meeting information: WISC – Washington Invasive Species Council
Online Zoom Registration
Phone Option: 669-900-6833 – Meeting ID: 823 6456 4533

96th Annual Conference of the Northwest Scientific Association
2026-03-23 08:00 - 2026-03-27 17:00
The 96th Annual Meeting of the Northwest Scientific Association will take place in Olympia, Washington, from March 23 – 27. 2026. The meeting will be held on the campus of The Evergreen State College.
Abstracts for oral and poster presentations can be submitted using the online submission form. Submissions will be accepted until Sunday February 15, 2026. Student poster submissions will be entered into the poster competition, with cash prizes for the winning undergraduate and graduate posters.
Special sessions associated with plenary themes are being developed, and field trips on earthquake paleoecology, ecological restoration, and lichenology are being organized for Monday, 23 and Friday, 27 March. A welcome social event in Olympia will precede the first day of conference presentations and affordable accommodation will be available on campus.
More information will be added to this webpage as the event approaches, so check back regularly. If you have an urgent question, please email the event organizer, Dr. Dylan Fischer (fischerd@evergreen.edu) of The Evergreen State College, or the NWSA website manager (contact.nwsa.webmaster@gmail.com).

Plenary speakers

Dr. Robert Van Pelt – University of Washington

Forest ecologist, artist, and chronicler of big trees, Dr. Van Pelt is renowned for his expertise on mature and old forests throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Dr. Megan Anderson – Washington Geological Survey

Geophysicist, science communicator, and educator, Dr. Anderson uses field-based inquiry to study the structure, kinematics, and dynamics of active tectonic regions, such as the Pacific Northwest.

Dr. Garrett Meigs – Washington Department of Natural Resources

A forest health scientist and disturbance ecologist, Dr. Meigs studies the effects of abiotic and biotic disturbances, and their interactions with other stressors, on Pacific Northwest forests.

Dr. Sandy Leibhold – Czech University of Life Sciences

Internationally recognized for his work on the population ecology of insects, Dr. Leibhold is a forest entomologist, formerly with the U.S. Forest Service and now Chief Scientist at the Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre in Prague.

Long Live the Kings - Spring Splash 2026
2026-03-28 17:30 - 21:00
Spring Splash is Back!
Get ready for an unforgettable night in support of salmon recovery. Spring Splash brings together our community for an evening of great food, drinks, and exciting auctions, all while raising critical support for healthier waters and thriving salmon. In 2026, Long Live the Kings is celebrating 40 years of delivering wins for salmon and the communities who depend on them. As they mark this important milestone and look to the future, they are hosting our premier Spring Splash fundraiser. This is more than a celebration; it’s an opportunity for community leaders and environmental advocates to demonstrate their commitment to the well-being of local salmon and Pacific Northwest communities. With 300 attendees and a fundraising goal of over $300,000, Spring Splash is poised to be an event that propels Long Live the Kings on a Bold Path Forward.
Get tickets here: 2026 Spring Splash
Date & Time:
Saturday 3/28/2026, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location:
Grand Hyatt Seattle
721 Pine St
Seattle, WA 98101

AFS Washington – British Columbia Chapter 2026 Annual Meeting
2026-04-06 - 2026-04-09 | Wenatchee Convention Center, 121 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801
The American Fisheries Society Washington–British Columbia Chapter Conference is set for April 6–9, 2026, at the Wenatchee Convention Center in Wenatchee, WA. This event is jointly hosted by the AFS WA-BC Chapter and the Washington Chapter of The Wildlife Society. Join professionals, researchers, and students for four days of networking, learning, and collaboration on fish and wildlife issues.
Check the website for more details or to register.
For more information, contact:
AFS – Josh Williams: josh.williams63@yahoo.com
TWS – Marisa Pushee: marisa.pushee@watws.org

Wetland Delineation Workshop - April 2026
2026-04-06 08:00 - 2026-04-08 16:00
Wetland Delineation Workshop – April 2026
Overview

A three-day workshop that introduces you to the science and protocol of wetland delineation.

When:
3-Day lecture/field practicum

April 6th-8th* (Mon., Tue., Wed.) 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Daily schedule: Morning Lecture, 30 min lunch, Afternoon Field Practicum
Lunch and snacks are provided.

*Rain Date: April 9 or 10, 2026
*Class will meet if it’s only misting, but a steady rain or adverse weather would make it difficult to see water levels in the soil. Please block off these times in your calendar in case rescheduling is necessary.
Ticket Pricing – $400 Wetland Delineation Workshop – April 2026 Tickets, Mon, Apr 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite
Locations:
Lecture: Clackamas Community College – Harmony Community Campus
7738 Southeast Harmony Road Milwaukie, OR 97222
Field Practicum: Three Creeks Natural Area adjacent to Clackamas Community College, Harmony Campus
Professional Credit:
Clackamas Community College, 1.95 CEU (19.5 PDH); Award of Completion will be provided, which may be submitted to SWSPCP or other certifying agencies.

Workshop Description:
This workshop will introduce the science and protocol of wetland delineation. The intended audience includes environmental professionals who work with wetlands, streams and watershed management. Participants will learn about standard methodology, data sources, wetland indicators and regulations, as well as the practical components of an onsite inspection. Note: Be prepared- Field portion may involve walking off trail or on uneven or slippery surfaces.
Instructor:
Phil Quarterman PWS (Emeritus)
Phil Quarterman has over 40 years of experience as a wetland scientist, working in local and state government and from 1995-2020 consulting with WHPacific, Inc. Since then he has continued to be active in part time consulting for Winterbrook Planning and volunteering with The Wetland Conservancy. He has worked on many types of projects delineating and assessing wetlands, obtaining state and federal permits, and crafting and implementing wetland mitigation plans. His fieldwork has taken him to diverse wetland types from alkaline wetlands in arid areas of Oregon and Nevada, to Oregon estuaries, to the tundra and boreal forests of Alaska. He has been teaching Society of Wetland Scientists certified classes on wetland delineation for the past ten years in locations in Oregon, Washington and Alaska.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this workshop, students should be able to:

Conduct a wetland delineation independently, with or without assistance, in all common situations encountered in the Pacific Northwest, at any time during the annual growing season
Demonstrate a working knowledge of wetland indicators
Identify jurisdictional regulations that influence a project
Access relevant data sources
Discuss pros & cons of various protocols

Additional Learning Outcomes for Field Practicum:

Demonstrate a working knowledge of wetland indicators (hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soil & wetland hydrology) in a field application
Conduct a site reconnaissance
Dig soil pits, document soil profile and identify hydric soil indicators
Assess soil coloration using Munsell Soil Color Charts
Correctly identify soil saturation, and measure depth to saturation or water table
Identify common plant species and estimate percent cover within a vegetation sample plot
Collect data and fill out Wetland Determination data forms

Major Topics:

Wetland delineation manuals
Wetland types and processes
Hydrophytic Vegetation
Hydric Soils
Wetland Hydrology
Problem Wetlands
Wetland Reporting
Wetland Jurisdiction and Regulation
Information Sources
Site Reconnaissance and Procedure
Field Practicum

Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meeting (April 2026)
2026-04-14 08:00 - 2026-04-16 17:00 | Whitefish, MT

2026 Columbia Gorge Fisheries and Watershed Science Symposium
2026-04-21 08:00 - 17:00
Registration is open for the Columbia Gorge Fisheries & Watershed Science Conference. The conference is hosted by Yakama Nation Fisheries and held on April 21st, 2026, at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center in The Dalles, Oregon. Agenda and registration will be available in the coming weeks. Please reach out to Bill Sharp, bill_sharp@yakama.com, if you are interested in presenting on topics relevant to fisheries and watersheds in the greater Columbia Gorge area; or if you have questions.
For more information or to register, head to the website: Summary – 2026 Columbia Gorge Fisheries and Watershed Science Symposium

Indigenizing Restoration- April 2026
2026-04-23 09:00 - 2026-04-24 13:30
Indigenizing Restoration- April 2026
Overview

A workshop acknowledging our shared histories and envisioning paths forward that respect nature, cultures, and have abundant salmon!

Time:
Day 1 Lecture: 9 am-4pm. (6.5 hours, 30 min lunch) – lunch provided
Day 2 Field Trip: 10am-1:30pm (3 hours, 30 min lunch) – lunch provided
Tickets: $250 Indigenizing Restoration- April 2026 Tickets, Thu, Apr 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite
Location:
Day 1: Environmental Learning Center at Clackamas Community College, Oregon City Campus, 19600 Molalla Ave, Oregon City
Day 2: Field Trip to Shwah kuk Wetlands (near airport) – meet there at 10 or meet at CCC at 9.
Professional Credit: Clackamas Community College, .95 CEUs; Award of Completion will be provided.

Description:
How can we realign our projects and ourselves to form better relationships with the land and its First Peoples? What are examples of projects that acknowledge this history of the land, its peoples, and include not just ecological restoration but cultural and spiritual restoration?
In this popular and expanded workshop, we will have a dialogue about the history of Native peoples and white supremacy in the Northwest and how it intersects with ecological restoration. Instructors will give examples from experience of ways to engage with Native communities and start successful relationships. We will compare ITECK (Indigenous Traditional Ecological and Cultural Knowledge) approaches and Western approaches and ways to use “two-eyed seeing”. We will have hands-on activities that explore our own connection to nature and explore our own family histories to the land. We will be acknowledging our shared histories and envisioning paths forward that respect nature, our cultures, and have abundant salmon! Themes of healing will be explored through reciprocity, respect, and relationships. During Day 2 we will visit a restoration site to see examples of these topics at work in the field.
Instructors:
Serina Fast Horse (Lakota & Blackfeet) is a lifelong member and emerging leader of the Indigenous community of Portland. With a foundation of interdisciplinary studies in Community Development and Indigenous Nations Studies, she holds a rounded worldview that prioritizes community-focused and relational approaches. As the owner of Kimimela Consulting, Serina works to cultivate transformative relationships that address social and ecological needs through collaborative relationships between Indigenous communities and regional agencies. She also served as the program coordinator for the Institute for Tribal Government at Portland State University for over three years where she supported the delivery of Tribal relations programming.
She is a gifted communicator and organizer who has been called on to support multiple regional gatherings such as the Changing Currents Tribal Water Summit, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Climate Camp, and the first Indigenous Land Conservation Summit. Additionally, she serves as a coordinator of the emerging group called the Land Care Collective. Serina is driven by her passion to embrace Indigenous cultural knowledge and empower Indigenous voices to help create a holistic path to healing our ecological and social communities for our future generations. She looks forward to working collaboratively with her fellow Co-Directors and is excited by the potential impact of the Northwest Environmental Justice Center to create just, equitable, and lasting systemic change for our regional communities.
Toby Query is a father, husband, and ecologist. As part of the City of Portland’s Revegetation Program since 1999, he stewards natural areas for all Portlanders. He founded the discussion group Portland Ecologists Unite! which created spaces to learn, discuss, and connect over current ecological issues. Toby is a steward of the Land Care Collective which seeks to build a network of reciprocity between Indigenous leaders and land care agencies and non-profits. Toby believes that a deeper restoration of the land and its waters require us to work towards healing in human and ecological communities concurrently and follow the lead of those whose cultural teachings believe in the interconnectedness of all life. He is a Certified Senior Ecologist from the Ecological Society of America and a current student at Portland State University’s ITECK program.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this workshop students should be able to:
· Practice land stewardship that benefits land, its waters and people.
· Discuss our shared histories and elevate the importance of raising Indigenous voices.
· Promote projects that can meld ITECK and western knowledge systems.
· Begin partnering with Indigenous community members in a respectful manner and take steps to foster relationships.
Major Topics:
· General history of Native people in the US and the local area
· ITECK (Indigenous Traditional Ecological and Cultural Knowledge)
· Land stewardship
· Relationship building and collaboration

Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Meeting (April 2026)
2026-04-28 08:00 - 2026-04-29 17:00 | Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians Reservation

43rd Annual Salmonid Restoration Conference
2026-04-28 08:00 - 2026-05-01 17:00
In 2026, Salmonid Restoration Federation will host the 43rd Annual Salmonid Restoration Conference in Redding, California. The first two days of the conference will include technical workshops and field tours. Thursday will begin with a half-day plenary session followed by 1.5 days of technical, biological, and policy-related concurrent sessions. This conference focuses on a broad range of salmonid and watershed restoration topics of concern to restoration practitioners, watershed scientists, fisheries biologists, resource agency personnel, land-use planners, and landowners.

For more information, visit the conference website: 43rd Annual Salmonid Restoration Conference | Salmonid Restoration Federation

Expected Timeline:
Call for Proposals: Closed on September 8, 2025
Call for Abstracts: Closed November 18, 2025
Registration Opened: December 2025

AFS Western Division and Oregon Chapter 2026 Annual Meeting
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-07 | Holiday Inn Portland – Columbia Riverfront, 909 North Hayden Island Dr., Portland, OR, United States
The American Fisheries Society Western Division and Oregon Chapter invite you to save the date for the Joint Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon.
Dates: May 4-7, 2026
For more information or to register: Annual Meeting – Western Division of the American Fisheries Society
Location: Holiday Inn Portland – Columbia Riverfront, 909 North Hayden Island Dr., Portland, OR 97217
Host: Oregon Chapter
The AFS Western Division and the Oregon Chapter are excited to host a joint annual meeting in Portland, Oregon, from May 4 to 7, 2026. The theme of the meeting is “The Power of Perspective.” The field of fisheries is a web of connections among humans, fish, and aquatic habitats, and no matter how you participate, you have a point of view. That view is shaped by the species and habitats you study, where you work, who you work with, your career stage, your personal background, and so much more. As we face unprecedented ecological, social, political, and economic stresses on our profession, how do we harness the power of our unique perspectives to move the field forward? What relationships can we learn from, what knowledge can we provide, and what technologies have the potential to be transformative in building resilience, relevance, and respect in fisheries?
Registration is now open. Please make your plans to attend at your earliest convenience by visiting the meeting web site Annual Meeting – Oregon Chapter of the American Fisheries Society. Rooms at the venue can be reserved at https://book.passkey.com/e/51065163.
