DariTech is a manufacturer and supplier of advanced dairy equipment systems based out of Lynden, Washington. This session will focus on innovation in dairy technology equipment and highlight recent projects from around the state. (Intermediate Level)
An introductory discussion about sediment transport modeling. For which type of projects should sediment transport modeling be included in project design work? What data inputs are needed? Which tools are available for modeling sediment transport? (Intermediate Level)
Casey provides technical assistance to project sponsors prior to application submittal. He completes design review and approval for projects that are awarded for funding. He also serves a regulatory role as a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) permitting biologist. Casey will discuss his approach to project review and tips for how to work through the design review process for fish passage projects. (Entry Level)
The Family Forest Fish Passage Program (FFFPP) assists private forestland owners in removing culverts and other stream crossing structures that keep trout, salmon, and other fish from reaching upstream habitat. The program has specific eligibility requirements and a project waiting list. Learn how to identify projects that might qualify for this program. (General Audience)
Major flooding impacted western Washington and the eastern Cascades in December 2025, leading to numerous washouts and landslides. Several stream gauges recorded new record-high river levels. Jacob will discuss the atmospheric river precipitation event and other underlying causes of the flooding. We will discuss how the precipitation event and flood levels compare to past events and what to expect moving forward within the context of climate change. (Intermediate Level)
In autumn of 2025, Underwood Conservation District (UCD) was implementing Phase 2 of a Western Pond Turtle project when an artifact was inadvertantly discovered during pond excavation. Work was stopped immediately and the artifact was determined to be a pre-contact lithic material (a ground basalt mortar weighing about 15 pounds). Further ground disturbing work is currently on hold during ongoing consultation between UCD and federal, state and tribal archaeologists. Kim will discuss the implications of a finding during project construction, using the ongoing Pond Turtle project as a real-time example. Bonus: the discovered item will be available for viewing at the presentation. (Entry Level)
