Knowledge Exchange Workshop – Cumulative Threats, Collaborative Solutions: Shaping Salmon and Watershed Futures

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2026 Knowledge Exchange Workshop

Cumulative Threats, Collaborative Solutions: Shaping Salmon and Watershed Futures

June 16th, 2026 9am – 3:30pm PST

This virtual workshop explored the challenges of addressing cumulative threats in salmon watersheds and paths toward recovery in a rapidly changing environment. It featured interdisciplinary research from Simon Fraser University’s Watershed Futures Initiative, along with case studies where collaborative approaches are supporting the path toward healthier watersheds and salmon runs. The workshop includes expert presentations and panel discussions.

Knowledge Exchange Workshop

Workshop Agenda

Click here to Download the Cumulative Threats, Collaborative Solutions: Shaping Salmon and Watershed Futures Agenda.

Laura Weatherly (DFO), Jason Hwang (PSF) – Moderators

Introduction and Welcome

Jonathan Moore, Simon Fraser University

Cumulative Impacts as a Wicked Problem

PowerPoint Presentation (pdf)

Nigel Sainsbury / Sara Cannon, Simon Fraser University

Values, Injustice & Salmon

PowerPoint Presentation (pdf) 

Spencer Dakin Kuiper, Simon Fraser University

Spatial Patterns in Cumulative Impacts

PowerPoint presentation (pdf)

Sam Wilson, Simon Fraser University

Synthesizing Pathways of Effect for Decision Making

PowerPoint presentation (pdf)

Q&A Discussion

Nigel Sainsbury, Simon Fraser University

Public Preferences for Watershed Stewardship

PowerPoint presentation (pdf)

Marta Ulaski, Simon Fraser University

Policy for Healthy Habitat

PowerPoint presentation (pdf)

Riley Finn, University of British Columbia

Action for Salmon Recovery

PowerPoint Presentation (pdf)

Jonathan Moore, Simon Fraser University

Shared Watershed Pathways in a Time of Cumulative Impacts

PowerPoint Presentation (pdf)

Q&A Discussion

Urban Eberhart, Kittitas Reclamation District / Michael Garrity, WA Dept. Fish & Wildlife

The Importance of Collaboration in the Yakima Basin and Other Regions

PowerPoint Presentation (pdf)

Christina Radyo, Skeetchesn Natural Resources

Tsecmenúl̓ecwem-kt: A Collaborative and Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Managing Cumulative Impacts in the Deadman Watershed

PowerPoint presentation (pdf)

Rene Henery, Trout Unlimited

Towards Coherence: Tactical Guidance for Working Differently

PowerPoint Presentation (pdf)

Q&A Discussion

Knowledge Exchange Workshop Materials

PowerPoint Presentations (PDF)

  1. Jonathan Moore, Simon Fraser University
    Cumulative Impacts as a Wicked Problem 
  2. Nigel Sainsbury / Sara Cannon, Simon Fraser University
    Values, Injustice, and Salmon
  3. Spencer Dakin Kuiper, Simon Fraser University
    Spatial Patterns in Cumulative Impacts
  4. Sam Wilson, Simon Fraser University
    Synthesizing Pathways of Effect for Decision Making
  5. Nigel Sainsbury, Simon Fraser University
    Public Preferences for Watershed Stewardship
  6. Marta Ulaski, Simon Fraser University
    Policy for Healthy Habitat
  7. Riley Finn, University of British Columbia
    Action for Salmon Recovery
  8. Jonathan Moore, Simon Fraser University
    Shared Watershed Pathways in a Time of Cumulative Impacts
  9. Urban Eberhart, Kittitas Reclamation District / Michael Garrity, WA Dept. Fish & Wildlife
    The Importance of Collaboration in the Yakima Basin and Other regions 
  10. Christina Radyo, Skeetchesn Natural Resources
    Tsecmenúl̓ecwem-kt: A Collaborative and Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Managing Cumulative Impacts in the Deadman Watershed
  11. Rene Henery, Trout Unlimited
    Towards Coherence: Tactical Guidance for Working Differently