WADE 2026: Full Schedule

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7:00am PDT

Breakfast - Kingfisher Dining Hall

Wednesday June 10, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT

Kingfisher Dining Hall @ 47.550390, -120.680693

Wednesday June 10, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Kingfisher Dining Hall

General Sessions

Knowledge Level General Audience

8:00am PDT

Tribal Perspectives on Cultural Resources

Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT

Fish Hatchery @ 47.558551, -120.674938

Field Session - We will carpool to the nearby fish hatchery where Randy will share a tribal perspective on the importance of restoration and why it's so important to remember the long cultural history of the areas where we work. If time allows, we may travel to another nearby area with tribal significance.Fiel (General Audience) (Combined with Riparian Restoration track)

Speakers

Randy Lewis

Colville Confederated Tribes

Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Fish Hatchery

Design & Implementation

Combined with Riparian Restoration
Knowledge Level General Audience

8:00am PDT

Carbon Farm Planning

Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT

Quail @ 47.551864, -120.684073

This session will explore Carbon Farm Planning, which is a great way to start a conversation with producers about the climate implications of agricultural (or other land management) practices and to give practical steps to manage carbon sequestration and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions on the farm. Participants will learn more about the Carbon Farm Planning Template, how assess existing conditions, and how to provide recommendations for carbon-friendly farming practices. (General Audience)

Speakers

Karen Hills

Sustainable Farms & Fields Program Manager, WSCC

Karen Hills is the Sustainable Farms and Fields Program Manager for the Washington State Conservation Commission. She holds degrees in Rural Sociology, Soil Science and Crop Science. Karen enjoys working at the interface of science and practice and has over 20 years of combined experience... Read More →

Louise Margaret

Natural Resource Planner, Snohomish CD

Louise Margaret is a natural resource planner for the Snohomish Conservation District's Agriculture Team. She holds a degree in Rangeland Resource Science from Humboldt State University. She's provided technical assistance for diverse array of agricultural operations through past... Read More →

Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Quail

Farms & Fields