Long Live the Kings - Spring Splash 2026
2026-03-28 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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
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

PNAMP Fish Monitoring Work Group (April 2026)
2026-04-16 10:00 - 23:30 | Virtual
Join us at 10:00 am (PDT) on Thursday, April 16th for the next meeting of the PNAMP Fish Monitoring Work Group (FMWG). During the meeting, we will update participants on current tasks, hear a presentation about innovative fish monitoring, and provide you with opportunities to engage regional managers and experts. These meetings are an opportune time to discuss tasks and get input from members on where they see importance or could use facilitated support.
Tech Talks: WATCH RECORDING
AlaKaZam – Bringing Pacific Lamprey back to the Tucannon River with Artificially-Propagated Larvae
Developing Methods to Outplant Larval Pacific Lamprey in the Tucannon River
Presenters: Zach Seilo (Lab Manager/Biologist, Pacific Lamprey Research and Restoration Project, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation) and Mary Moser, PhD (Fisheries Biologist, Moserworks LLC, (retired – National Marine Fisheries Service))
Abstracts:
AlaKaZam – Bringing Pacific Lamprey back to the Tucannon River with Artificially-Propagated Larvae
Authors: Zach Seilo, Aaron Jackson, Alexa Maine, Mary Moser, Jerrid Weaskus, Kanim Moses-Conner, Paul Sheoships, Greg Silver, Jon Hess
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation have implemented a reintroduction program for Pacific Lamprey (Entosphenus tridentatus) in the Columbia River Basin due to population declines throughout their historic range. Artificial propagation, a new frontier in restoration research for Pacific Lamprey, is one method that is supporting CTUIR reintroduction efforts. Parentage Based Tagging is being used to track artificially propagated larval lamprey in the wild after they are released.
From 2021-2025, 82 female and 82 male lampreys were cross-fertilized in the lab. The resulting larval lampreys were reared to a minimum of 25 days post-fertilization. Approximately 4.3 million artificially propagated larval lampreys were released into the Tucannon River during the 2021-2025 timeframe. The artificially propagated larvae were released at two sites in 2021 and 2022, and by 2025 the number of release sites had increased to five sites. Crosses were separated into two release treatments (staggered release and direct release). Electro-fishing surveys were conducted at multiple index sites along the river to assess presence and distribution of larval lampreys. Genetic analysis was conducted on all sampled larvae to determine whether they were from artificial propagation efforts.
Mark–recapture efforts were conducted using electrofishing surveys at 12 index sites systematically distributed throughout the Tucannon River. Larval lampreys collected during these surveys were submitted for genetic analysis. No artificially propagated larval lampreys were identified at the lower river index sites. Three index sites in the upper Tucannon River were located near larval lamprey release locations (river kilometers 50.1 and 60.1). Although no larval lamprey were detected at these sites prior to releases, artificially propagated larvae were recaptured there after release. In 2025, 28 larval lamprey and one transformed juvenile from the 2021 release were collected at a screw trap near the mouth of the Tucannon River during emigration from the watershed. Data from the ongoing artificial propagation and mark–recapture efforts in the Tucannon River are expected to significantly improve understanding of Pacific lamprey life history in the coming years.
Developing Methods to Outplant Larval Pacific Lamprey in the Tucannon River
Authors: Mary L. Moser1, Aaron D. Jackson2, Alexa Maine2, Jerrid Weaskus2, Kanim Moses-Connor2, Greg Silver3, and Jon Hess3
Starting in 2012, The Fisheries Program of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) developed methods for artificial propagation of Pacific Lamprey (Entosphenus tridentatus) for research and restoration. One of the key objectives of this work was to successfully release artificially-propagated larvae into the Tucannon River following a regionally-established supplementation framework. Over the past five years this research has focused on identification of methods that result in the greatest larval survival after outplanting. Two methods were used to assess survival: 1) direct assessment during the first five days after outplanting in artificial redds, and 2) parentage analysis to assess relative survival rates of specific treatments. All larvae outplanted were near first feeding (23 – 40 d post fertilization). Survival during the first five days after outplanting artificial redds was uniformly high (>90%), except in 2023 when high siltation and larval density resulted in complete mortality when water circulation ceased (day 3), resulting in hypoxia. Pre-acclimation in Tucannon River water did not appear to convey any immediate survival advantage. Parentage analysis confirmed that larvae released from artificial redds and via less labor-intensive bucket dumps were both detected in subsequent years. These results will direct future release methods and guide management of Pacific Lamprey in the Tucannon River and other receiving waters.
Agenda

10:00 – Welcome and Introductions
10:05 – Task Updates
10:20 – Tech Talk
11:10 – Q&A
11:30 – Adjourn

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Never been to a FMWG meeting? This meeting is a perfect time to learn about the project, join in, and help guide future work.
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The PNAMP Fish Monitoring Work Group (FMWG), meets quarterly to discuss task progress, share expertise through guest presentations, and support collaboration, communication, and coordination among fish monitoring practitioners for effective monitoring and efficient data sharing. The FMWG is also interested in your work; if you would like to present your innovative fish monitoring ideas or any recent publications at a future meeting please contact Meg Dethloff, mdethloff@psmfc.org

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
Documents and pages for future meetings will be posted as they become available. Visit the OWEB calendar for more information.

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.

Practical Wetland Plant ID - May 2026
2026-05-07 09:00 - 2026-05-08 16:00
Practical Wetland Plant ID – May 2026
Overview

An intermediate level workshop designed to equip wetland practitioners with plant ID skills for wetland delineation in Western OR and WA.

When:
Thursday May 7, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (AM lecture, 30 min. lunch, PM outside Three Creeks)
Friday May 8th, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (AM lecture, 30 min. lunch, PM outside Three Creeks)
*Rain Date: May 11th, 2026 (Mon.) In the event of adverse weather, the rain date of May 11th will be used to make up for the practicum portion of the class. Please block off Monday, May 11th in your calendar in case rescheduling is necessary.
Tickets: $280 Practical Wetland Plant ID – May 2026 Tickets, Thu, May 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite
Locations:
Lecture: Clackamas Community College Harmony Campus –7738 SE Harmony Road, Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
Field Practicum: Three Creeks Natural Area adjacent to Clackamas Community College, Harmony Campus
Professional Credit:
Clackamas Community College, 1.3 CEU (13 PDH, 13 CEH from LCB), Award of Completion will be provided.

Workshop Description:
2-Day lecture/field experience
This intermediate level workshop is designed to equip wetland practitioners with the plant ID skills needed to successfully work in and around wetlands in the Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coastal region in western Oregon and Washington. Through the use of simplified vegetative keys and by learning the key identifying features, students will have confidence to identify the most important plant species in the wetland delineation process. Plant terminology necessary for proper use of identification keys will be covered. The course includes both lecture and field practicum. Note: Be prepared- Field practicum may involve walking off trail or on uneven or slippery surfaces.
Lunch is provided both days.
Instructor:
Phil Quarterman PWS (Emeritus)
Phil has 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:

Accurately identify the most common wetland and riparian plant species in Western Oregon and Washington.
Identify selected plant families and genera that commonly occur in wetlands in this region.
Properly use vegetative keys and basic botanical terminology to identify plants to the family and genus level.

Major Topics:

Obligate, Facultative Wetland, Facultative and Facultative Upland plants in the Western Mountains, Valleys and Coast Region.
Descriptive Botanical Terminology
Basic Taxonomy of Wetland Plants
Key Identifying Features
Use of Vegetative Keys
Using the regional wetland plant list
Field Identification

Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meeting (May 2026)
2026-05-12 08:00 - 2026-05-14 17:00 | Pendleton, OR

Society for Freshwater Science 2026 Annual Meeting
2026-05-17 - 2026-05-21
The Society for Freshwater Science 2026 Annual Meeting will be held May 17–21 in Spokane, Washington.
For more information or to register, visit: SFS Annual Meeting | Society for Freshwater Science

Gathering to build resilient watersheds and communities.

We are in a time of rapid and often unpredictable change. Freshwater ecosystems and the organisms that rely on them are threatened by a multitude of interacting stressors. Simultaneously, human communities that depend upon freshwater ecosystems are struggling to adapt to environmental, social, and economic stressors. Members of the Society for Freshwater Science work tirelessly to understand these environmental changes and the associated benefits provided by freshwaters. Meeting these challenges requires the entire freshwater science community and an understanding of what maintains the resilience of freshwater ecosystems, and how to strengthen ties with the people that live near and depend upon freshwater ecosystems.
The 2026 meeting will be held in Spokane, Washington, near Spokane Falls, a historic gathering place since well before European colonization. The theme is “Gathering to build resilient watersheds and communities”. Attendees are encouraged to tell their stories of the wonders of freshwater ecosystems as well as how their work contributes to ecosystem resilience. They also want to challenge attendees to reflect on how we can support the resilience of ourselves and our own scientific and regional communities. The foundation for this goal is set by hosting plenaries that weave together stories of the interdependence of freshwater ecosystems and humans, and the responses and resilience of both to issues such as pollution, dams, and climate change.

PSP's Swimming Upriver: Learning from Our Setbacks to Adapt and Move Forward Forum
2026-05-19 08:30 - 2026-05-20 12:30 | Virtual
Please save the date for Swimming Upriver: Learning from Our Setbacks to Adapt and Move Forward, a two-day, virtual forum hosted by the Puget Sound Partnership for practitioners, planners, decision-makers, scientists, and implementers working in Puget Sound watersheds.
Date: Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT
Location: Virtual on Zoom
Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/e9DVYjoQRomCGvqif2zebw
This collaborative forum will be an opportunity to connect with the broader Puget Sound salmon recovery network, share lessons learned, and explore how adaptive management can strengthen our work and recovery efforts across the region. Through case studies, emerging science, and facilitated discussion, they will reflect on challenges, share on-the-ground experiences, and identify ideas and tools to support more effective action moving forward.
Please mark your calendar and register today!

2026 Effective Estuary Restoration Virtual Workshop Series
2026-05-20 09:00 - 2026-05-21 12:00 | Virtual
Pacific Marine and Estuarine Fish Habitat Partnership (PMEP)
2026 Effective Estuary Restoration Virtual Workshop Series Symposium
May 20 & 21, 2026 – 9AM to noon
Restoring ecological functions for multi-species benefits & Jump-starting process-based restoration
This will be the 4th of PMEP’s symposiums exploring West Coast estuary restoration guidance and tools for restoration practitioners. This 2-day symposium will be held on consecutive mornings and will feature:

Guidance on integrating multiple species benefits into your projects
New research on estuary restoration and beavers and birds, oh my!
Process-based design guidance for estuary restoration
Restoring unique habitats (swamps, anyone?)
Case studies illustrating the practical examples from Washington, Oregon, and California

Feel free to attend both days or just one. There is no cost to attend but you must register to receive the symposium link.
REGISTER HERE FOR MAY 20 & 21 SYMPOSIUM

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Class
2026-05-21 08:00 - 2026-05-22 17:00
The Washington Invasive Species Council is pleased to announce an upcoming in-person training class, offered by United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
WHAT: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Class
WHEN: Two days, May 21-22, 2026, 8am to 5pm
WHERE: Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington Street SE, Room 172 Olympia, WA 98501. This class is only offered in-person with no virtual option.
WHO: This course is meant for natural resource management staff. The course is offered by instructors from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
REGISTER: https://forms.office.com/g/xUgbJbHEDg Registration will be limited to only 25 participants and closes May 15.
MORE: HACCP training is a tool for analyzing activities for risk in natural resources management. Class participants will develop real-life plans specifically tailored identify and control non-target species that may become a threat to natural resources. Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Implement HACCP to prevent unintentional introductions of non-target species
Identify critical control points and measures for prevention
Specify if corrective actions meet management objective to prevent introductions.

Questions? Reach out to Jan Fore, Executive Coordinator | Washington Invasive Species Council -Washington Recreation and Conservation Office, Email: jan.fore@rco.wa.gov

Lamprey Biology and Field Surveys Workshop (free)
2026-05-28 08:00 - 2026-05-29 17:00
This free, two-day workshop from Clackamas Community College – Environmental Learning Center with help from Greater Oregon City Watershed Council is scheduled for May 28th and 29th, 2026. Workshop content is geared towards environmental professionals including watershed councils, Tribal members, restoration practitioners, City/County planners, recent graduates, and AmeriCorp members. Free Lamprey Biology and Field Survey Course! – Greater Oregon City Watershed Council
Major Workshop topics include:

Cultural significance and history of Pacific Lamprey
Lamprey distribution & genetics
Lamprey biology & vocabulary
Habitat threats & restorative management
Adult and Larval ID
Sampling gear and methods

Reach out to Tom Gaskill: tom.gaskill@gocwc.org for more information.

WA Salmon Recovery Funding Board (June 2026)
2026-06-09 08:00 - 2026-06-10 17:00 | Olympia, WA
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Meeting information: Meetings – RCO
Online Zoom Registration Phone Option: 669-900-6833 – Meeting ID: 814 8334 1478 Physical Location: Room 172, Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington Street, SE, Olympia, WA 98501.

Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meeting (June 2026)
2026-06-16 08:00 - 2026-06-18 17:00 | Portland, Oregon

Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meeting (July 2026)
2026-07-14 08:00 - 2026-07-16 17:00 | Portland, Oregon

Washington Invasive Species Council Meeting (July 2026)
2026-07-16 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: 893 6180 2291

Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Meeting (July 2026)
2026-07-28 08:00 - 2026-07-29 17:00 | The Dalles

WA Salmon Recovery Funding Board (August 2026)
2026-08-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Olympia, WA
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Meeting information: Meetings – RCO
Online Zoom Registration Phone Option: 669-900-6833 – Meeting ID: 829 3998 0603 Physical Location: Room 172, Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington Street, SE, Olympia, WA 98501

Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meeting (August 2026)
2026-08-11 08:00 - 2026-08-12 17:00 | Seattle, WA

Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meeting (September 2026)
2026-09-09 08:00 - 2026-09-10 17:00 | Portland, Oregon

WA Salmon Recovery Funding Board (September 2026)
2026-09-15 08:00 - 2026-09-16 17:00 | Olympia, WA
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Meeting information: Meetings – RCO
Online Zoom Registration Phone Option: 669-900-6833 – Meeting ID: 860 1999 6276 Physical Location: Room 172, Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington Street, SE, Olympia, WA 98501.

Washington Invasive Species Council Meeting (September 2026)
2026-09-24 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: 852 2889 9784

Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meeting (October 2026)
2026-10-14 08:00 - 2026-10-15 17:00 | Idaho

PNAMP Fish Monitoring Work Group (October 2026)
2026-10-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Join us at 10:00 am (PDT) on Thursday, October 15th for the next meeting of the PNAMP Fish Monitoring Work Group (FMWG). During the meeting, we will update participants on current tasks, hear a presentation about innovative fish monitoring, and provide you with opportunities to engage regional managers and experts. These meetings are an opportune time to discuss tasks and get input from members on where they see importance or could use facilitated support.
Tech Talk: TBD
Agenda

10:00 – Welcome and Introductions
10:05 – Task Updates
10:20 – Tech Talk
11:10 – Q&A
11:30 – Adjourn

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Never been to a FMWG meeting? This meeting is a perfect time to learn about the project, join in, and help guide future work.
Missed a previous FMWG meeting? Check out our YouTube page for presentations or task meetings.

The PNAMP Fish Monitoring Work Group (FMWG), meets quarterly to discuss task progress, share expertise through guest presentations, and support collaboration, communication, and coordination among fish monitoring practitioners for effective monitoring and efficient data sharing. The FMWG is also interested in your work; if you would like to present your innovative fish monitoring ideas or any recent publications at a future meeting please contact Meg Dethloff, mdethloff@psmfc.org

2026 Emerging Technologies Information Sessions
2026-10-26 08:00 - 2026-10-28 17:00 | Skamania Lodge, 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, WA, 98648, United States
The Emerging Technologies Information Sessions (ETIS) Project brings together monitoring professionals, project managers, data collectors, data managers, and data consumers from all over the world to showcase the latest technologies and innovative techniques in ecological monitoring.
Details

Who: Monitoring Professionals, Project Managers, Data Collectors, Data Managers, and Data Consumers

What: The Emerging Technologies Information Sessions (ETIS) is a bi-annual event that promotes the latest technologies and best practices in ecological monitoring and data discovery.

Where: Skamania Lodge – Stevenson, Washington, USA

When: October 26-28, 2026

Specifics: You can track this event through the ETIS Project Page and from regular updates in the PNAMP Newsletter.

Abstract Submission Period is Open: Submission Form

Abstract Deadline: May 31, 2026

Lodging: Rooms at the GSA Rate of $155/night plus taxes and fees. There will be a room block at Skamania Lodge for this event, and it is first come/first serve. When the room block is full no other discounted rooms are available.

Reservations for the room block can be made HERE or by calling 844-432-4748.

Sponsorship an Exhibitor Commitment: March 31, 2026
Registration Opens: TBD
