As a geneticist with the US Forest Service, Andrew Bower has spent years of his career exploring assisted migration as a mechanism for increased forest resilience in response to a rapidly chaning and uncertain climate. Session will include key takeaways from his research on the topic and include inside into both east and west side strategies.
Get to know your fellow CD riparian planners. Session will include brief introductions and will evolve into a general discussion of riparian projects, lessons learned, and future goals. Please be prepared to give a brief overview of the work you do and come with any questions that fellow riparian folks can provide advice on
Assistant Nursery Manager John Knox has spent the past seven years learning the 'dos and don'ts' of native plant nursery management while operating one of the largest native plant nurseries in the state. Learn more about how your CD can get started implementing a small scale bareroot nursery and additional nursery practices suitable for CD planners who hope to expand their existing nursery infrastructure
Brian Muegge from Salmon Safe will be discussing his experience in engaging agricultural producers on implementation of riparian buffers, the barriers they face in implementation, and how the Salmon-Safe label can help the marketability of their products. Brian has a background in habitat biology and is now currently the Farm Program Manager for Salmon-Safe
The State Conservation Commission's new Riparian Grant Program (RGP) provides funding for projects to restore and protect riparian habitat on private lands. Join RGP Program Manager Amy Martin to learn more about how CD staff are leveraging the program to enhance riparian habitat throughout Washington State
A more informal discussion group that will allow breakout into smaller groups and one on one conversation. The goal of this session is to make connections with other planners and bolster the support network for all riparian folks across the state.
Join Cascade Fisheries Project Planner Aaron Rosenblum and CD staff for a site tour of the Merritt Oxbow Restoration project. This multi-faceted project focuses on increasing in-stream complexity and floodplain engagement through the implementation of in-stream large wood placement, side-channel reconnection/excavation, and restoration planting
