Knowledge Exchange Workshop – Nearshore Salmon Habitat Restoration

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2024 Knowledge Exchange Workshop

Nearshore Salmon Habitat Restoration in the Context of Climate Resilience

January 31, 2024 ~ 9:00am – 3:30pm PST

DFO and PSF are pleased to provide an opportunity to share knowledge on practices and standards for nearshore salmon habitat restoration in the context of climate resilience from a diverse panel of researchers, scientists and field professionals working in the Pacific Region and beyond.

To watch the full workshop, click the video below.

Workshop Agenda

(click on each title below to view the video, a brief description of the presentation, and the corresponding PowerPoint presentation)

Jason Hwang and Byron Nutton (Moderators)

Introduction and Welcome

Julian Gan, Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Nurseries of the sea: The value of estuaries for supporting resilient salmon populations

Power Point Presentation (pdf): Julian Gan, Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Isobel Pearsall, Pacific Salmon Foundation

PSF’s Restoration Hub: Development of decision support tools for successful nearshore habitat restoration

Power Point Presentation (pdf): Isobel Pearsall, Pacific Salmon Foundation

Jason Toft, Univ of Washington School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences

Shoreline restoration effectiveness in the Salish Sea

Power Point Presentation (pdf): Jason Toft, Univ of Washington School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences

Tom Reid, Nature Trust of BC

Enhancing estuary resilience: The implementation of a multi-metric monitoring tool to inform restoration actions

Power Point Presentation (pdf): to be added

Morning Panel Discussion

Eric Balke, Ducks Unlimited Canada

Restoration for resilience: Tidal marsh restoration and coastal flood adaptation in the Fraser River Estuary

Power Point Presentation (pdf): Eric Balke, Ducks Unlimited Canada

Todd Woodard, Samish Indian Nation

Incorporating cultural values and climate change in modern restoration projects: Samish Indian Nation beach restoration case study

Power Point Presentation (pdf): Todd Woodard, Samish Indian Nation

Afternoon Panel Discussion