Klickitat and White Salmon Rivers (Columbia Gorge)
Fisheries and Watershed Science Conference
March 20, 2012
8:45 AM  – 4:30 PM

Presentations and abstracts can be accessed by clicking on the corresponding link (in Adobe .pdf format).

AGENDA

Chief Washines,
Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission

Invocation
 
Bill Sharp,
Yakama Nation Fisheries
Opening Comments
 
Alec Maule,
USGS Columbia River Research Lab
Jessica Montag,
USGS Colorado
Multidisciplinary Climate Change Research in the Yakima and Methow River Basins
Abstract
Thomas C. Pierson,
USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory
Lahar Hazard at Mount Adams

Abstract

Todd Olson,
PacifiCorp Energy
Condit Dam
October 26, 2011 Breach Event
Current Status and Decommissioning Process

Abstract

James Hatten,
USGS Columbia River Research Lab
Modeling the Affects of Condit Dam Removal on Tule Fall Chinook Spawning Habitat

Abstract

BREAK

Rod Engle,
US Fish & Wildlife Service
White Salmon Tule Fall Chinook Transport and 2011 Natural Production Results

 

Abstract

Dan Rawding
Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
Study Designs and Preliminary Steelhead Responses to the Removal of Hemlock Dam on the Wind River

Abstract

Brad Caldwell,
Washington State Dept. of Ecology
Methodologies to Establish In-stream Flow in Washington State (Instream Flow Incremental Methodology & Toe-Width)

Abstract

Brien Rose,
USGS Columbia River Research Lab

Impact of Irrigation Diversion Screens on Juvenile Lampreys in the Columbia River Basin

Abstract

Blaine Parker,
Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission
Columbia Gorge Sturgeon Populations
Status & Trends

Abstract

LUNCH

Joe McCanna and Blayne Eineichner,
The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs
Hood River Habitat Program

Abstract

Ian Sinks,
Columbia Land Trust
Stewardship of the Hood River Powerdale Corridor

Abstract

Nico Romero,
Yakama Nation Fisheries
Effectiveness Monitoring at Multiple Temporal and Spatial Scales to Quantify Biotic and Abiotic Responses to Stream Enhancement

Abstract

Elaine Harvey
Yakama Nation Fisheries
Steelhead Populations, Movement, and Habitat Use in Rock Creek (Klickitat County)

Abstract

Chris Moan,
The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs
John Day Basin Irrigation Efficiencies
Abstract
BREAK

Scott Turo
The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs
Shitike Restoration Project – Successful Creation of Thermal Refugia

 

Abstract

Bill Sharp,
Yakama Nation Fisheries
Klickitat Subbasin Fishway and Monitoring Facility Update – Facilities to Support Hatchery Reform Efforts

Abstract

Joe Zendt
Yakama Nation Fisheries
Fishery Science Questions Surrounding the Proposed Klickitat Hatchery Program - Monitoring Information on Native Species Recovery, Harvest Goals, and Hatchery/Wild Interactions

Abstract

Wrap-Up