2025 Knowledge Exchange Workshop
From Watersheds to Waves: Restoring Estuaries for Salmon
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2025 Knowledge Exchange Workshop
From Watersheds to Waves: Restoring Estuaries for Salmon
June 11, 2025 9am – 3:30pm
DFO, PSF and Washington’s GSRO were pleased to bring together experts to present the latest science, tools and guidance to restore estuary connectivity and habitat for early life stage survival and Pacific salmon recovery.
This virtual workshop brought together experts to present the latest science and guidance to restore estuary connectivity and habitat for early life stage survival and Pacific salmon recovery. Through informational talks and case studies, speakers presented technical design details from estuary projects, provided the most current guidance on restoration techniques, and share valuable lessons learned. Both morning and afternoon panel discussions invited participants to raise questions and discuss this important topic. Thank you to all those who joined us!
Workshop Agenda
Click here to Download the Estuary Workshop Agenda from June 11, 2025
(Click on each title below to view the video, a brief description of the presentation, and the corresponding PowerPoint presentation)
Introduction and Welcome
Laura Weatherly and Jason Hwang (Moderators)
Introduction and Welcome
Jonathan Moore, Simon Fraser University
Estuaries as nursery habitat for salmon: from science to stewardship
Jonathan Moore, Simon Fraser University
Estuaries as nursery habitat for salmon: from science to stewardship
Power point presentation (pdf): MooreJ_250611_EstuaryWorkshop
Greg Hood, Skagit River System Cooperative
Tidal marsh restoration: Then, now and tomorrow. What are we learning?
Greg Hood, Skagit River System Cooperative
Tidal marsh restoration: Then, now and tomorrow. What are we learning?
Power Point Presentation (pdf): HoodG_250611_EstuaryWorkshop
Jessica Cote, Blue Coast Engineering
Pocket estuary restoration design and implementation in Salish Sea
Jessica Cote, Blue Coast Engineering
Pocket estuary restoration design and implementation in Salish Sea
Power Point Presentation (pdf): CoteJ_250611_EstuaryWorkshop
Steve Henstra, Nature Trust of British Columbia
Estuary restoration case studies on Vancouver Island
Steve Henstra, Nature Trust of British Columbia
Estuary restoration case studies on Vancouver Island
Power Point Presentation (pdf): HenstraS_250611_EstuaryWorkshop
Morning Panel Discussion
Morning Panel Discussion
Catherine Corbett, Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Resource-based habitat coverage targets and climate actions in the Columbia Estuary
Catherine Corbett, Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Resource-based habitat coverage targets and climate actions in the Columbia Estuary
Power Point Presentation (pdf): CorbettC_250611_EstuaryWorkshop
Dave Scott, Raincoast Conservation Foundation & U. of British Columbia
Restoring connectivity and habitat for juvenile salmon in the Fraser River Estuary
Dave Scott, Raincoast Conservation Foundation & U. of British Columbia
Restoring connectivity and habitat for juvenile salmon in the Fraser River Estuary
Power Point Presentation (pdf): ScottD_250611_EstuaryWorkshop
Melanie Davis, Oregon State University
Nisqually Estuary restoration monitoring: what we’ve learned and where we go from here
Melanie Davis, Oregon State University
Nisqually Estuary restoration monitoring: what we’ve learned and where we go from here
Power Point Presentation (pdf): DavisM_250611_EstuaryWorkshop
Afternoon Panel Discussion
Afternoon Panel Discussion
Knowledge Exchange Workshop materials
Power Point Presentations (PDF)
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- Jonathan Moore, Simon Fraser University
Estuaries as nursery habitat for salmon: from science to stewardship - Greg Hood, Skagit River System Cooperative
Tidal marsh restoration: Then, now and tomorrow. What are we learning? - Jessica Cote, Blue Coast Engineering
Pocket estuary restoration design and implementation in Salish Sea - Steve Henstra, Nature Trust of British Columbia Estuary restoration case studies on Vancouver Island
- Catherine Corbett, Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Resource-based habitat coverage targets and climate actions in the Columbia Estuary - Dave Scott, Raincoast Conservation Foundation & U. of British ColumbiaRestoring connectivity and habitat for juvenile salmon in the Fraser River Estuary
- Melanie Davis, Oregon State University
Nisqually Estuary restoration monitoring: what we’ve learned and where we go from here
- Jonathan Moore, Simon Fraser University