Hear from Spokane and Palouse CDs about their monitoring programs. With the variety of benefits provided by riparian restoration, Spokane CD is employing multiple methods and metrics for monitoring the individual and cumulative effects of buffers. Many of these are adapting as lessons are learned. For the second year in a row, Palouse Conservation District is partnering with Pine Creek Conservation District to continue a bird acoustic monitoring project using autonomous recording units (ARUs). We are evaluating how streamside restoration projects influence local bird communities, as one indicator of successful riparian enhancement. Detections are identified using BirdNET, a program developed by Cornell University’s Bioacoustics Lab that identifies species based on their vocalizations. (Intermediate Level)
An in-depth introduction to the life cycle requirements of cottonwood, why they're so important, and the lessons we can learn through restoration. (Intermediate Level)
An overview of common weeds found in riparian areas on both the West and the East sides of the state along with ideas for effective control in restoration plantings. (Entry Level)
An introduction and overview of permitting requirements through the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Q&A will follow (Intermediate Level) (Combined with Design & Implementation track)
Get to know your fellow Riparian practitioners and follow up with the afternoon's speakers with semi- structured break out groups. A number of our WADE speakers will be joining us for break out sessions to allow for more informal discussions. (Entry Level)
