2026 Knowledge Exchange Workshop
Low-Tech Approaches for Salmon Habitat Restoration
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2026 Knowledge Exchange Workshop
Low-Tech Approaches for Salmon Recovery
March 12th, 2026 9am – 3:30pm
DFO, PSF and Washington’s GSRO were pleased to bring together experts to present the latest science, tools and guidance for low-tech approaches for salmon habitat restoration.
Introduction and Welcome
Laura Weatherly (DFO), Mike Meneer (PSF), Greer Maier (GSRO) – Moderators
Introduction and Welcome
Joe Wheaton, Utah State University
Low-Tech, High Impact: Process-Based Tools for Salmon Recovery
Joe Wheaton, Utah State University
Low-Tech, High Impact: Process-Based Tools for Salmon Recovery
Reid Camp, Snake River Salmon Recovery Board
Posts, PALS and Pitfalls: Hard-Won Lessons in Low-Tech Restoration
Reid Camp, Snake River Salmon Recovery Board
Posts, PALS and Pitfalls: Hard-Won Lessons in Low-Tech Restoration
Bryan Maloney, Chelan County
Maximizing Low-Tech Restoration in Diverse Stream Systems
Bryan Maloney, Chelan County
Maximizing Low-Tech Restoration in Diverse Stream System
Matt Gamel, Lower Columbia Fish Enhancement Group
Stage-8 Strategies for Riparian Activation and Mega-Sized BDAs for Full Floodplain Inundation
Matt Gamel, Lower Columbia Fish Enhancement Group
Stage-8 Strategies for Riparian Activation and Mega-Sized BDAs for Full Floodplain Inundation
Jen Rogers, BC Wildlife Federation
Nature Based Approaches for Recovery and Resilience After Fire
Jen Rogers, BC Wildlife Federation
Nature Based Approaches for Recovery and Resilience After Fire
Morning Panel Discussion
Morning Panel Discussion
Julie Vanderwal, Sparrow Song Consulting Chris Hoag, Hoag Riparian & Wetland Restoration
Evolving Low-Tech Restoration Tools for Modified Landscapes
Julie Vanderwal, Sparrow Song Consulting & Chris Hoag, Hoag Riparian & Wetland Restoration
Evolving Low-Tech Restoration Tools for Modified Landscapes
Jen Vanderhoof, King County
Growing Trees Amidst an Abundance of Beavers
Jen Vanderhoof, King County
Growing Trees Amidst an Abundance of Beavers
Justin Peterson, Nez Perce Tribe
Low-Tech Log Jams? Somebody Better Knock On Wood
Justin Peterson, Nez Perce Tribe
Low-Tech Log Jams? Somebody Better Knock On Wood
Catherine Tarasoff, Agrowest Consulting
Clearing the Way for Salmon Habitat: A Proven Method to Remove Reed Canary Grass Before Restoration
Catherine Tarasoff, Agrowest Consulting
Clearing the Way for Salmon Habitat: A Proven Method to Remove Reed Canary Grass Before Restoration
Afternoon Panel Discussion
Afternoon Panel Discussion
Knowledge Exchange Workshop materials
Power Point Presentations (PDF)
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- Joe Wheaton, Utah State University
Low-Tech, High Impact: Process-Based Tools for Salmon Recovery - Reid Camp, Snake River Salmon Recovery Board
Posts, PALS, and Pitfalls: Hard-Won Lessons in Low-Tech Restoration - Bryan Maloney, Chelan County
Maximizing Low-Tech Restoration in Diverse Stream Systems - Matt Gamel, Lower Columbia Fish Enhancement Group
Stage-8 Strategies for Riparian Activiation and Mega-sized BDAs for Full Floodplain Inundation - Jennifer Rogers, BC Wildlife Federation
Nature-Based Approaches for Recovery and Resilience After Fire - Julie Vanderwal, Sparrow Song Consulting & Chris Hoag, Hoag Riparian & Wetland Restoration
Evolving Low-Tech Restoration Tools for Modified Landscapes - Jen Vanderhoof, King County Science and Technical Support Section
Growing Trees Amidst an Abundance of Beavers - Justin Peterson, Nez Perce Tribe
Low Tech Log Jams? Somebody Better Knock on Wood! - Catherine Tarasoff, Agrowest Consulting Scientists
Clearing the Way for Salmon Habitat: A Proven Method to Remove Reed Canary Grass Before Restoration
- Joe Wheaton, Utah State University