Pacific Northwest Aquatic Monitoring Partnership

Connecting the Dots from Forest and Estuary Management to Climate-Resilient Salmon - free webinar
2025-11-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Northwest Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change Network

Upcoming Webinar: Connecting the dots from forest and estuary management to climate-resilient salmon

When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 11 AM–12 PM (Pacific)
What: In this Northwest RISCC paired researcher-practicioner webinar, Michele Buonanduci will present the findings of recent research into the impacts of forest and estuary management on the climate resilience of salmon in Washington’s Willapa basin, including the impacts of Spartina eradication. Chad Phillips will then provide details about Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Spartina management efforts.
Register here!
Talk descriptions:
“Willapa basin salmon responses to land management in the context of climate change” — Michele Buonanduci
As climate change alters freshwater, estuarine, and marine habitats, Pacific salmon need increasing levels of conservation action to maintain population health. Restoration is implemented within the broad-scale context of changing ocean conditions, yet we lack an understanding of the relative extent to which land-based actions can contribute to the resilience of salmon populations under climate change. We addressed this challenge using an integrated population model of chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) in the Willapa basin (southwest Washington, USA). We evaluated how chum population dynamics have varied with watershed-scale forest management, estuarine invasive species control efforts, and changing ocean conditions from 1984 to 2022. Overall, our findings illustrate the capacity for multiple conservation actions to contribute to salmon population health and suggest that watershed-scale forest management has the potential to bolster the persistence of salmon populations under climate change.
“Washington State’s Invasive Spartina Eradication Effort” — Chad Phillips
Spartina, commonly known as cordgrass, can disrupt the ecosystems of native saltwater estuaries. If left unchecked, Spartina outcompetes native vegetation and converts ecologically healthy mudflats and estuaries into solid Spartina meadows. As a result, important habitat for salmon, forage fish, invertebrates, shorebirds and waterfowl are lost, the threat of flooding is increased, and the state’s shellfish industry is negatively impacted. Since 1995, The Washington State Department of Agriculture has served as the lead state agency facilitating the cooperation of local, state, federal and tribal governments; universities; interested groups; and private landowners. The Spartina eradication effort has been highly effective — reducing infestations from a high of more than 9,000 solid acres in 2003 to 6.7 solid acres in 2024. 76 sites infested with Spartina have been successfully eradicated; however, significant work remains. The remaining infestations are distributed over 126 separate sites, meaning 62 percent of Washington’s 202 infestations are not yet eradicated. An emerging challenge is Spartina quickly spreading into and negatively impacting important salmon restoration projects in the North Puget Sound.

NAISMA Webinar: Harnessing AI for Invasive Species Detection: Smart Traps, Drones, and Machine Learning in Action - FREE
2025-11-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
*NOTE-this is not a fisheries specific webinar but using AI and remote sensing is a rapidly evolving technique and can be applied across a variety of sciences. This information could help aquatic specialists explore new ways to detect aquatic invaders. The webinars will highlight how emerging technologies are being adapted and applied to meet the challenges of invasive species detection in the field—providing a glimpse into the future of smart conservation.
Join NAISMA this November for a dynamic webinar showcasing how artificial intelligence is transforming invasive species detection and monitoring across ecosystems. Through innovative applications like smart traps, drones, and machine learning, researchers and practitioners are unlocking new tools to manage biological invasions more effectively and efficiently.

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Dr. Melissa Miller from the University of Florida will present her work on developing AI-powered smart traps designed to detect and remove invasive tegu lizards—large, fast-moving reptiles that threaten native wildlife and agriculture in the southeastern U.S. Dr. Thomas O’Shea-Wheller from the University of Exeter will share his team’s research on using deep learning models to detect invasive hornets in real time, offering critical insights for rapid response and containment. Representing Ducks Unlimited Canada, Matthew Bolding and Mallory Carpenter will discuss their efforts to integrate drone technology and AI to monitor populations of European water chestnut, a fast-spreading aquatic invasive plant impacting wetland biodiversity and water quality.
VespAI: Applying Deep Learning to the Detection of Invasive Hornets presented by Thomas O’Shea-Wheller
The invasive hornet Vespa velutina nigrithorax is a rapidly proliferating threat to biodiversity and apiculture in Europe, East Asia, and North America. To date, authorities have struggled to contain the hornets, as colonies must be detected and destroyed early in the invasion curve if establishment is to be prevented. Current monitoring approaches rely primarily upon visual alerts by the public and surveillance trapping, however the former yields less than 0.01% accuracy, while the latter kills substantial numbers of native invertebrates. With the continuing spread of V. velutina, there is thus a pressing need to develop improved monitoring technologies within a limited timeframe. In this talk, I outline VespAI, an automated system for the rapid detection and behavioural quantification of V. velutina, V. crabro, and V. orientalis. VespAI leverages a hardware-assisted AI approach, combining a standardised monitoring station with deep YOLO architecture, trained on a bespoke end-to-end pipeline. This enables the system to detect hornets in real-time—achieving a precision-recall score of ≥0.99—and send associated image alerts via a compact remote processor. I discuss the development, performance, and future deployment of the system, and highlight its potential to enhance the scope and sustainability of invasive hornet surveillance at a global scale.
This webinar will highlight how emerging technologies are being adapted and applied to meet the challenges of invasive species detection in the field—providing a glimpse into the future of smart conservation.

Dr. Thomas O’Shea-Wheller, University of Exeter
Dr. Thomas O’Shea-Wheller is interested in the complex interactions that govern collective behavior, ecology, and self-organization within social insects. As a Research Fellow based at the University of Exeter, he works with ants, bees, hornets, and termites to explore colony network dynamics, social plasticity, and behavioral heterogeneity in invasive contexts. His current research includes projects pertaining to honey bee epidemiology, collective decision-making in ants, and the detection of invasive species using artificial intelligence.

2025 Puget Sound Day on the Sound
2025-11-24 13:00 - 15:00
Mark your calendars for this year’s Puget Sound Day on the Sound event, taking place on Monday, November 24, from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at Titlow Lodge, 8425 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98465.
Hosted by the Puget Sound Partnership and the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, this in-person event will feature a moderated discussion with Puget Sound leaders in Congress.
This is an opportunity to hear directly from your representatives in “the other Washington” about federal efforts to advance Puget Sound recovery, uphold tribal treaty rights, and ensure critical investment reaches priority projects on the ground.
Please register here to attend.
If you have any questions, please contact Ahren Stroming at ahren.stroming@psp.wa.gov.

About the Puget Sound Partnership
The Puget Sound Partnership is the state agency formed to lead the region’s collective effort to restore and protect Puget Sound. Working with hundreds of government agencies, Tribes, scientists, businesses, and nonprofits, the Partnership mobilizes partner action around a common agenda, advances Sound investments, and tracks progress to optimize recovery.
For more information, go to www.psp.wa.gov.
About the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
The Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC) is a natural resources management support service organization for 20 treaty Indian tribes in western Washington. Headquartered in Olympia, the NWIFC employs approximately 80 people with satellite offices in Burlington and Forks.
For more information, go to https://nwifc.org/.

Oregon Invasive Species Council Business Meeting
2025-12-02
Oregon Invasive Species Council Business Meeting | Location: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife Classroom – 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE, Salem, OR
The calendar link below shows upcoming opportunities to connect with Oregon Invasive Species Council (OISC) partners and advance invasive species efforts in Oregon and around the Pacific Northwest region. Learn about public OISC Council Meetings here.

Our Willamette Waters: Science, Policy, and Stewardship for Our Willamette Waters
2025-12-02 08:00 - 2025-12-03 15:00
Our Willamette Waters: Science, Policy, and Stewardship for Our Willamette Waters
December 2-3, 2025
La Sells Stewart Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Registration

Early Bird Registration (until November 6): $100
Late Bird Registration (after November 6): $150
Scholarships available to college-registered students.
Our Willamette is an annual gathering of people engaged in the study and care of the Willamette River. This symposium will include a mix of speakers, discussion sessions, posters, and general networking. It is a forum for sharing research findings, management lessons, and ideas.
The first day will comprise a series of plenary presentations and an evening poster session related to the topic areas listed below. The morning of the second day will consist of discussion sessions.
This is a call for proposals for discussion sessions (call for poster abstracts coming in November).
Topics that will be addressed during the Symposium include:
Land/water policy and management

Flooding, floodplain management, and land use
Implications of state and federal plans (IWRS, BiOp, SWAP, etc.)

Urban and rural water challenges and opportunities

Drinking water supplies, source water protection, and wastewater discharges
Water quality and quantity (e.g., TMDLs, integrated water resource planning)

People and biota

Habitat restoration
Aquatic biodiversity (native/non-native fish, freshwater mussels, etc.)

Call for Posters
Poster Abstract Submissions Due: Nov. 10, 2025
Include: Title, Authors, Affiliations, Abstract (250 words)
View Poster Submission Flyer
There will be a poster session at the end of Tuesday Dec. 2nd.
This call invites posters on topics such as :

Management and policy updates
Research studies or restoration efforts
Funding programs or opportunities
Organization or program changes

Submit poster abstracts to:
Stan Gregory: stanley.gregory@oregonstate.edu
Ken Bierly: bierlykenneth@gmail.com

Sponsorship Opportunities
Our Willamette Waters is an annual two day gathering of people engaged in the study and care of the Willamette River. It builds on work carried out previously under the Willamette River Initiative and Nesika Wilamut. With a mix of guest speakers, small group round table discussions, and general networking, the gathering serves as a forum for research findings, management lessons learned, and new ideas for collaborative stewardship relevant to the river, its floodplain, and the communities who depend on both. We appreciate sponsorship at the following levels to help defray costs of venue rental and food. Sponsors will receive shout-outs during plenary sessions and will be noted on written materials and website.

Heart of the River: $5,000 (+ 8 admission tickets)
Cottonwood Gallery: $1,500 (+ 4 tickets)
River Keepers: $200 (+1 ticket)

Become an Our Willamette Waters Sponsor
Vendors
There will be space available for your agency or company to have a booth for $1,500 (including 4 tickets).
For more information, contact ourwillamette@gmail.com.
Please note that all funds net of expenses are carried over into the next year’s gathering.

Conference Sponsors
Cottonwood Gallery Circle
Bierly and Associates
Environmental Science Associates (ESA)
SWCA
Stillwater Sciences
Riverkeepers Circle
Zucker Engineering and Design
GSI Water Solutions, Inc.

Conference Organizing Committee
Email: ourwillamette@gmail.com
If you are interested in conference sponsorship, please contact Guillermo.Giannico@oregonstate.edu

Pulling Together to Prevent and Stop Noxious Weeds in Washington - free webinar
2025-12-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Washington Invasive Species Council – Pulling Together to Prevent and Stop Noxious Weeds in Washington webinar
Join the fourth annual Pulling Together to Prevent and Stop Noxious Weeds in Washington webinar on December 2 from 1 – 4 p.m. to learn all about noxious weeds, identification, management, and reporting. There are three approved Washington State Department of Agriculture pesticide recertification credits for those who attend the entirety of this free event. For agenda and registration, please visit: https://invasivespecies.wa.gov/event/pulling-together-to-prevent-and-stop-noxious-weeds-in-washington/
Hope to see you there! Please share widely with anyone else who may be interested. Questions can be directed to maria.marlin@rco.wa.gov.

Washington Invasive Species Council Meeting
2025-12-04 09:00 - 15:00
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.

PNAMP Fish Monitoring Work Group (January 2026)
2026-01-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Join us at 10:00 am (Pacific) on January 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: WATCH RECORDING
From Data to Decisions: RMIS in R at Your Fingertips – Explore how RMIS and R work together to transform raw data into meaningful fisheries management decisions.
Presenters: Greg Wilke (Database and Application Manager, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission) and Kris Warner (Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Region 5 North- Hatchery Monitoring and Evaluation, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)
Summary:
Feedback from the 2025 FMWG survey suggested a presentation on how to use the RMIS R package. In this presentation, RMIS R package users will showcase how they apply the code in their workflows, followed by a discussion on desired improvements and ways to enhance usability. Developers will be available to provide support and gather feedback, ensuring the package evolves to better meet user needs.
Agenda

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

Click link below to join on January 15th

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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 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

PTAGIS Steering Committee Annual Meeting
2026-03-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Portland, Oregon
Due to a conflict with the SRWG Annual Review (AFEP), the PIT Tag Steering Committee’s annual meeting was rescheduled to Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 9am to 3pm Pacific time. This meeting will be held in person at the PSMFC office in Portland, OR, and online via Microsoft Teams. If you wish to attend this meeting or bring a topic of interest to the Steering Committee, please contact PTAGIS, or a member of the PTSC.

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
