2024 Knowledge Exchange Workshop
Large Wood Applications in River Restoration
2025 Knowledge Exchange Workshop
Large Wood Applications in River Restoration
February 13, 2025 9am – 3:30pm
DFO, PSF and Washington’s GSRO are pleased to bring together leading experts to present the latest science on wood dynamics and processes in rivers, as well as effective strategies for designing and implementing restoration projects using large wood in both streams and large rivers. Through informational talks and case studies, speakers will present technical details and monitoring results from large wood projects, provide the most current guidance on large wood restoration, and share valuable lessons learned.
Workshop Agenda
please check back in a few days for the full agenda.
Introduction and Welcome
Laura Weatherly and Jason Hwang (Moderators)
Introduction and Welcome (This video includes the entire morning workshop, including an introduction, presentations and the morning panel discussion)
Ellen Wohl, Colorado State University: The Biophysical Template for River Corridor Resilience
Ellen Wohl, Colorado State University
The Biophysical Template for River Corridor Resilience
Power Point Presentation (pdf): Ellen Wohl, Colorado State University
Pete Bisson, US Forest Service (Ret.): Salmon Resilience Depends on Maintaining Diversity
Pete Bisson, US Forest Service (Ret.)
Salmon Resilience Depends on Maintaining Diversity
Power Point Presentation (pdf): Pete Bisson, US Forest Service (Ret.)
Kris Fischer, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation: Rewetting the Sponge: Using the Umatilla Tribe’s River Vision to restore resilience in the Tucannon sub-basin
Kris Fischer, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
Rewetting the Sponge: Using the Umatilla Tribe’s River Vision to restore resilience in the Tucannon sub-basin
Power Point Presentation (pdf): Kris Fischer, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
Nick Lapointe, Canadian Wildlife Federation: Watershed connectivity planning and restoration outcomes
Nick Lapointe, Canadian Wildlife Federation
Watershed connectivity planning and restoration outcomes
Power Point Presentation (pdf): Nick Lapointe, Canadian Wildlife Federation
Morning Panel Discussion
Morning Panel Discussion
Panel discussion begins at 2:26:00
Mara Zimmerman, Coast Salmon Partnership & Foundation: An Index of Climate Resilience to Guide Salmon Habitat Protection and Restoration on Washington’s Coast
Mara Zimmerman, Coast Salmon Partnership & Foundation
An Index of Climate Resilience to Guide Salmon Habitat Protection and Restoration on Washington’s Coast
Power Point Presentation (pdf): Mara Zimmerman, Coast Salmon Partnership & Foundation
Rachel Benbrook, Washington Dept of Natural Resources: Watershed Restoration and Resilience in the Context of Natural Resource Management: WA DNR’s Watershed Resilience Program
Rachel Benbrook, Washington Dept of Natural Resources
Watershed Restoration and Resilience in the Context of Natural Resource Management: WA DNR’s Watershed Resilience Program
Power Point Presentation (pdf): Rachel Benbrook, Washington Dept of Natural Resources
Devin Halcrow, Skeetchestn Natural Resources Corp.
Brenley Yuan, Fisheries & Oceans Canada
Tsecmenúl̓ecwem-kt: The Deadman Recovery & Resiliency Initiative
Devin Halcrow, Skeetchestn Natural Resources Corp.
Brenley Yuan, Fisheries & Oceans Canada
Tsecmenúl̓ecwem-kt: The Deadman Recovery & Resiliency Initiative
Power Point Presentation (pdf):
Devin Halcrow, Skeetchestn Natural Resources Corp.
Brenley Yuan, Fisheries & Oceans Canada
Afternoon Panel Discussion
Afternoon Panel Discussion
Panel discussion begins at 1:53:00
Knowledge Exchange Workshop materials
- Knowledge Exchange: Resilience Workshop Report
- Knowledge Exchange Workshop Speaker Bios
- Slideshow of External Projects
- Full playlist of Workshop (YouTube)
- Additional Resources
Power Point Presentations (PDF)
- Ellen Wohl, Colorado State University: The Biophysical Template for River Corridor Resilience
- Pete Bisson, US Forest Service (Ret.): Salmon Resilience Depends on Maintaining Diversity
- Kris Fischer, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation: Rewetting the Sponge, Using the Umatilla Tribe’s River Vision to restore resilience in the Tucannon sub-basin
- Nick Lapointe, Canadian Wildlife Federation: Watershed connectivity planning and restoration outcomes
- Mara Zimmerman, Coast Salmon Partnership & Foundation: An Index of Climate Resilience to Guide Salmon Habitat Protection and Restoration on Washington’s Coast
- Rachel Benbrook, Washington Dept of Natural Resources: Watershed Restoration and Resilience in the Context of Natural Resource Management: WA DNR’s Watershed Resilience Program
- Devin Halcrow, Skeetchestn Natural Resources Corp.: Tsecmenúl̓ecwem-kt: The Deadman Recovery & Resiliency Initiative
- Brenley Yuan, Fisheries & Oceans Canada: Tsecmenúl̓ecwem-kt: The Deadman Recovery & Resiliency Initiative