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Monday, June 8
 

12:00pm PDT

Check-in and Registration
Monday June 8, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Salmon Gallery @ 47.550904, -120.681296
Monday June 8, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Salmon Gallery
  General Sessions

1:00pm PDT

Opening Session
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Snowy Owl @ 47.55280370289776, -120.68565069520768
Welcome by WADE President and Awards. CTD Spotlight: Meet your CTD team, hear about an exciting new project, and learn how CTD resources can help you grow professionally through training, tools, and collaboration. (General Audience)
Speakers
WC
JT
Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Snowy Owl
  General Sessions

2:00pm PDT

Keynote: Weaving Together
Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Snowy Owl @ 47.55280370289776, -120.68565069520768
This presentation traces the history of Northwest Tribes from the Stevens Treaties through profound land loss, forced policies, and enduring resilience. It highlights key moments such as the Fishing Wars and the 1974 Boldt Decision, which reaffirmed Tribal sovereignty and established co-management between Treaty Tribes and the State of Washington. The story concludes by emphasizing...
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Speakers
WF

Willie Frank III

Nisqually Tribal Council

Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Snowy Owl
  General Sessions

3:30pm PDT

Feedback for SCC’s New CPDS System
Monday June 8, 2026 3:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Quail @ 47.551864, -120.684073
This session is designed to gather input from users on the replacement for the current SCC system(s). Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences, highlight challenges, and suggest improvements. The goal is to ensure the system aligns with user needs, enhances workflow efficiency, and supports data-driven decision-making across SCC. (General Audience)
Speakers
TS
Monday June 8, 2026 3:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Quail
  General Sessions

3:30pm PDT

Indigenous Agroforestry
Monday June 8, 2026 3:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Snowy Owl @ 47.55280370289776, -120.68565069520768
This talk explores how Indigenous land management practices and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) offer practical, time-tested frameworks for contemporary land stewardship. Centered on biocultural restoration models, Linzie draws on place-based, community-engaged work to demonstrate how food production, ecological restoration, and cultural responsibility are deeply interconnected. The...
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Speakers
LC

Linzie Crofoot

Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska

Monday June 8, 2026 3:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Snowy Owl
  General Sessions

3:30pm PDT

Partner updates
Monday June 8, 2026 3:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Chapel Theater @ 47.550757, -120.681346
Reports from agencies and Tech Groups including NRCS, WSCC, WACD, WADE, Puget Sound District Caucus. (General Audience)
Speakers
P
Monday June 8, 2026 3:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Chapel Theater
  General Sessions

3:30pm PDT

Understanding how to work with people and their personalities
Monday June 8, 2026 3:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Woodpecker @ 47.551066, -120.680795
Participants take a brief personality style profile and learn about their type as well as other peoples’ types. Each personality type is explored- the positives and potential challenges of those types-noting that each personality style is awesome. Working with folks with same, similar, and/or quite different styles is discussed, as well as ways to better work with all personality types. (General...
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Speakers
CS

Cyndi Schaeffer

Snohomish CD
Monday June 8, 2026 3:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Woodpecker
  General Sessions

5:00pm PDT

New Employee Orientation
Monday June 8, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Snowy Owl @ 47.55280370289776, -120.68565069520768
Introduction for new employees. This will be an orientation to the workings of Districts and roles of employees in achieving local conservation success (Entry Level)
Speakers
CN

Craig Nelson

Okanogan CD
Monday June 8, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Snowy Owl
  General Sessions

6:00pm PDT

Dinner - Kingfisher Dining Hall
Monday June 8, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Kingfisher Dining Hall @ 47.550390, -120.680693
Monday June 8, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Kingfisher Dining Hall
  General Sessions

7:30pm PDT

Lawn Games Mixer
Monday June 8, 2026 7:30pm - 10:00pm PDT
Meadow @ 47.552829, -120.684452
Come have fun at the annual WADE Lawn Games Mixer! The CTD will have all kinds of fun games and beverages on hand. Come mingle and meet new people, connect with colleagues from other Districts, and have fun! Held in The Meadow (behind the Fountain Cluster near Meadow Stage). (General Audience)
Speakers
HB
Monday June 8, 2026 7:30pm - 10:00pm PDT
Meadow
  General Sessions
 
Tuesday, June 9
 

6:00am PDT

Sunrise Yoga with Ali
Tuesday June 9, 2026 6:00am - 6:35am PDT
Woodpecker @ 47.551066, -120.680795
Come revitalize your mind and body with slow-flow yoga. Start your day strong with these simple yoga stretches that will serve you all day. Bring a mat!!! or something to stretch on.
Speakers
avatar for Alison Crowley

Alison Crowley

Education and Outreach Program Manager, Walla Walla County CD

Tuesday June 9, 2026 6:00am - 6:35am PDT
Woodpecker
  General Sessions

7:00am PDT

Breakfast - Kingfisher Dining Hall
Tuesday June 9, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Kingfisher Dining Hall @ 47.550390, -120.680693
Tuesday June 9, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Kingfisher Dining Hall
  General Sessions

8:00am PDT

Icebreaker/Meet other F&A Staff
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Play Barn @ 47.551475, -120.683712
The Finance and Admin Track emphasizes engagement, connection, and shared learning, beginning with an interactive icebreaker to foster participation and connection. (General Audience)
Speakers
CT

Cori Turntine

Spokane CD

Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Play Barn
  Admin/Finance

8:00am PDT

Dairy Waste Management Technology
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Canyon Wren @ 47.55172907742372, -120.68508596410602
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)
Speakers
DS

Derek Shafer

DariTech
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Canyon Wren
  Design & Implementation

8:00am PDT

Building Statewide Career Pathways to Agriculture and Natural Resources
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Chapel Theater @ 47.550757, -120.681346
Participants will explore how coordinated partnerships and place-based learning opportunities can help students understand local career options and navigate pathways into agriculture and natural resource professions. (Intermediate Level)
Speakers
HS

Heather Spalding

Pacific Education Institute
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Chapel Theater
  Education Communication & Outreach

8:00am PDT

WSU - Testing new crops for Washington
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Tadpole @ 47.552174, -120.683561
We test production of new (to us) crops to expand market opportunities and profitability for farmers. Testing starts with variety selection for our environment, and we assess for total and marketable yield, pest issues, eating quality, and market opportunities. (Intermediate Level)
Speakers
CM

Carol MIles

WSU Extension

Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Tadpole
  Farms & Fields

8:00am PDT

Post-fire analysis field trip
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
French Corral Snowplay Area @ 47.706439, -120.514325
In partnership with Cascadia CD and DNR's post-fire recovery program, we'll visit some burned areas to look at and discuss post-fire effects at different burn severity levels. We will discuss post-fire hazards, assessments, and some potential mitigations. We'll practice assessments of tree damage, erosion potential, and soil burn severity. We'll also look at how prescribed fire and other...
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Speakers
CH
PH

Patrick Haggerty

Cascadia CD
JH

Joe Hill

Cascadia CD
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
French Corral Snowplay Area
  Forestry

8:00am PDT

Part 1 - Understanding how to work with people and their personalities
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Woodpecker @ 47.551066, -120.680795
Participants take a brief personality style profile and learn about their type as well as other peoples’ types.  Each personality type is explored- the positives and potential challenges of those types-noting that each personality style is awesome. (Entry Level)
Speakers
CS

Cyndi Schaeffer

Snohomish CD
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Woodpecker
  Management & Leadership

8:00am PDT

Riparian Monitoring Efforts: A suite of considered methods
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Quail @ 47.551864, -120.684073
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...
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Speakers
RB

Ryan Boylan

Palouse CD
EA

Eric Allen

Spokane CD
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Quail
  Riparian Restoration

9:00am PDT

SAO Internal Control
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Play Barn @ 47.551475, -120.683712
Join this collaborative forum facilitated by the Office of the Washington State Auditor (SAO). A local government financial operations expert from the Center for Government Innovation, a service of SAO, will answer your questions about internal controls while you learn about resources and best practices that help you build safeguards to protect your organization from common fraud risks. (Entry...
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Speakers
DP

Debbie Pennick

WA State Auditor's Office
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Play Barn
  Admin/Finance

9:00am PDT

Intro to Sediment Transport Modeling
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Canyon Wren @ 47.55172907742372, -120.68508596410602
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)
Speakers
NC

Nick Cook

Otak Consulting
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Canyon Wren
  Design & Implementation

9:00am PDT

Reels, Shorts, and Clips/ Leveraging Short Form Video
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Chapel Theater @ 47.550757, -120.681346
Short form video has risen in popularity on social media platforms in recent years. It opens up an opportunity to connect with new audiences, share our stories, and build trust in our communities. Three conservation district staff members will share flash presentations on how they have been using short-form video, editing strategies, increasing efficiency, and incorporating humor in communication....
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Speakers
RP

Rosalie Powell

Okanogan CD
GD

Gracie DeMeo

Pierce CD
HG

Hilary Gonzalaz

Spokane CD

Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Chapel Theater
  Education Communication & Outreach

9:00am PDT

Supporting Multilingual Learners
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Nuthatch @ 47.551339, -120.681797
The outdoors are for everyone and we can support multilingual learners in engaging in natural phenomena and science learning through strategies that welcome their language, cultural perspectives, and knowledge. This session will highlight some strategies for supporting multilingual learners in English language acquisition as well as their home language use (Entry Level)
Speakers
CH

Cari Haug

North Central Educational Service District
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Nuthatch
  Education Communication & Outreach

9:00am PDT

Vermifiltration - A Nature-Based Tool for Local Water Quality Challenges
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Tadpole @ 47.552174, -120.683561
This session will introduce vermifiltration as an accessible, nature-based water treatment approach with practical applications relevant to conservation districts, resource planners, and field professionals. The presentation will provide an overview of vermifiltration fundamentals, including system components, earthworm-microbe interactions, and how design and operating conditions influence...
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Speakers
GC
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Tadpole
  Farms & Fields

9:00am PDT

Post-fire analysis field trip
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
French Corral Snowplay Area @ 47.706439, -120.514325
In partnership with Cascadia CD and DNR's post-fire recovery program, we'll visit some burned areas to look at and discuss post-fire effects at different burn severity levels. We will discuss post-fire hazards, assessments, and some potential mitigations. We'll practice assessments of tree damage, erosion potential, and soil burn severity. We'll also look at how prescribed fire and other...
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Speakers
CH
PH

Patrick Haggerty

Cascadia CD
JH

Joe Hill

Cascadia CD
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
French Corral Snowplay Area
  Forestry

9:00am PDT

Coding for ArcGIS
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Flicker @ 47.551145, -120.680462
Demonstration of using Arcade, model builder, scheduling code to run, using python in Pro, Jupyter Notebooks, and a script to backup your AGOL Org. (Intermediate Level)
Speakers
avatar for Andrew Phay

Andrew Phay

Whatcom CD

Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Flicker
  IT/GIS

9:00am PDT

Part 2 - Understanding how to work with people and their personalities
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Woodpecker @ 47.551066, -120.680795
Working with folks with same, similar, and/or quite different styles is discussed, as well as ways to better work with all personality types. (Entry Level)
Speakers
CS

Cyndi Schaeffer

Snohomish CD
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Woodpecker
  Management & Leadership

9:00am PDT

Cottonwood (Populus) - Unlocking River Histories and Futures
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Quail @ 47.551864, -120.684073
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)
Speakers
NH
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Quail
  Riparian Restoration

10:30am PDT

SCC Finance Update
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am PDT
Play Barn @ 47.551475, -120.683712
This session will focus on fiscal year close-out, including key review items, highlights of important updates from fiscal staff, and dedicated time for questions from district staff. (Entry Level)
Speakers
SF
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am PDT
Play Barn
  Admin/Finance

10:30am PDT

Restoration Project Design Review, Tips for a Complete Proposal
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am PDT
Canyon Wren @ 47.55172907742372, -120.68508596410602
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...
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Speakers
CC

Casey Costello

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am PDT
Canyon Wren
  Design & Implementation

10:30am PDT

From Idea to Award: Practical Grant Writing for CDs
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am PDT
Chapel Theater @ 47.550757, -120.681346
Join grant reviews and practitioners to learn what they look for in grant proposals. Panelists will cover common mistakes seen, what makes a strong, persuasive proposal, and tips for building strong narratives. (Intermediate Level) (Combined with Management & Leadership track)
Speakers
PL

Phillip Lacey

Icicle Fund Arrowleaf Consulting

WK
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am PDT
Chapel Theater
  Education Communication & Outreach

10:30am PDT

Soil Health Trailer Live
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am PDT
Parking Lot @ 47.550757, -120.681346
This session offers an interactive look inside the USDA-NRCS Soil Health Trailer, a mobile classroom designed to bring soil science to life through hands-on demonstrations and visual learning tools. Participants will be guided through a series of exhibits that illustrate key soil health principles, including water infiltration, erosion control, aggregate stability, and the role of living roots,...
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Speakers
KM
BD
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am PDT
Parking Lot
  Education Communication & Outreach

10:30am PDT

Soil Health Trailer Live
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am PDT
Parking Lot @ 47.550757, -120.681346
This session offers an interactive look inside the USDA-NRCS Soil Health Trailer, a mobile classroom designed to bring soil science to life through hands-on demonstrations and visual learning tools. Participants will be guided through a series of exhibits that illustrate key soil health principles, including water infiltration, erosion control, aggregate stability, and the role of living roots,...
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Speakers
KM
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am PDT
Parking Lot
  Farms & Fields

10:30am PDT

Post-fire analysis field trip
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am PDT
French Corral Snowplay Area @ 47.706439, -120.514325
In partnership with Cascadia CD and DNR's post-fire recovery program, we'll visit some burned areas to look at and discuss post-fire effects at different burn severity levels. We will discuss post-fire hazards, assessments, and some potential mitigations. We'll practice assessments of tree damage, erosion potential, and soil burn severity. We'll also look at how prescribed fire and other...
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Speakers
CH
PH

Patrick Haggerty

Cascadia CD
JH

Joe Hill

Cascadia CD
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am PDT
French Corral Snowplay Area
  Forestry

10:30am PDT

Working with Big Data - Applying Google Earth Engine for Conservation
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am PDT
Flicker @ 47.551145, -120.680462
Learn how Google Earth Engine (GEE) can revolutionize the creation of GIS layers and maps for conservation work. We will explore current challenges with spatial data and explain why GEE was created (2010) to address these issues. This presentation will showcase example projects to demonstrate GEE’s utility and offer a behind-the-scenes look at how it works. Some of the projects will also...
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Speakers
BS

Brant Smith

Okanogan CD
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am PDT
Flicker
  IT/GIS

10:30am PDT

From Idea to Award: Practical Grant Writing for CDs
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am PDT
Chapel Theater @ 47.550757, -120.681346
Join grant reviews and practitioners to learn what they look for in grant proposals. Panelists will cover common mistakes seen, what makes a strong, persuasive proposal, and tips for building strong narratives. (Intermediate Level) (Combined with Education, Communication & Outreach track)
Speakers
PL

Phillip Lacey

Icicle Fund Arrowleaf Consulting

WK
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am PDT
Chapel Theater
  Management & Leadership

10:30am PDT

Riparian weeds and stategies for control
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am PDT
Quail @ 47.551864, -120.684073
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)
Speakers
SL

Seth Luginbill

Island County Noxious Weed Program
AP

Adam Pfleeger

Chelan County Noxious Weed Control Board
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am PDT
Quail
  Riparian Restoration

12:00pm PDT

CPO Meetup During Lunch
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Kingfisher Dining Hall @ 47.550390, -120.680693
Speakers
PD
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Kingfisher Dining Hall
  General Sessions

12:00pm PDT

Lunch - Kingfisher Dining Hall
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Kingfisher Dining Hall @ 47.550390, -120.680693
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Kingfisher Dining Hall
  General Sessions

1:30pm PDT

SCC Grant Manual/How to get paid
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
Play Barn @ 47.551475, -120.683712
This joint session brings together SCC fiscal staff, district fiscal staff, and technicians to review cost share fundamentals, key requirements from the SCC Grant Manual and program guidelines, and the processes needed to ensure timely and accurate payment. (Intermediate Level)
Speakers
SF
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
Play Barn
  Admin/Finance

1:30pm PDT

Family Forest Fish Passage Program
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
Canyon Wren @ 47.55172907742372, -120.68508596410602
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)
Speakers
DB

Daniel Barrett

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
Canyon Wren
  Design & Implementation

1:30pm PDT

Motivating Behavior Change: Human Dimensions of Ecosystem Recovery
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
Chapel Theater @ 47.550757, -120.681346
Ecosystem recovery planners, managers, and scholars are increasingly recognizing the importance of understanding the human communities within which we work to improve and scale recovery outcomes. This session will discuss drivers for restoration program success and alignment of recovery actions and outcomes between ecosystem recovery professionals and the communities impacted by their work. The...
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Speakers
KC

Kyle Clifton

PhD​ - Oregon State University
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
Chapel Theater
  Education Communication & Outreach

1:30pm PDT

WSU Soil Health
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
Tadpole @ 47.552174, -120.683561
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Speakers
DC
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
Tadpole
  Farms & Fields

1:30pm PDT

Ancient Gardens, Living Forests - Ecological Legacies of Indigenous Plant Stewardship in the Pacific Northwest
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
Snowy Owl @ 47.55280370289776, -120.68565069520768
Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest have long shaped their environments through sophisticated ecosystem management practices. Practices such as prescribed burning, transplanting, and tending of "wild" perennial food plants have created a patchwork of cultural ecosystems, including forest gardens—unique species-rich habitats that now occur near former village sites. Long term...
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Speakers
AM

Alex McAlvay

New York Botanical Gardens
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
Snowy Owl
  Forestry

1:30pm PDT

Living CWPP - Rolling out the new statewide tool for writing and tracking CWPPs
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
Flicker @ 47.551145, -120.680462
Introduction and functional demo of the new Living Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) tool. An online, GIS based tool for developing CWPP documents and tracking projects and changes in conditions in real time. The tool is easy to use, even for non-GIS experts, is being hosted by Washington DNR and being made available to entities that develop CWPP’s statewide. (Intermediate Level)...
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Speakers
RW

Robert Walters

Whatcom CD
GG

Guy Gifford

DNR Community Resilience
SF
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
Flicker
  Forestry

1:30pm PDT

Living CWPP - Rolling out the new statewide tool for writing and tracking CWPPs
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
Flicker @ 47.551145, -120.680462
Introduction and functional demo of the new Living Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) tool. An online, GIS based tool for developing CWPP documents and tracking projects and changes in conditions in real time. The tool is easy to use, even for non-GIS experts, is being hosted by Washington DNR and being made available to entities that develop CWPP’s statewide. (General Audience) (Combined...
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Speakers
RW

Robert Walters

Whatcom CD
GG

Guy Gifford

DNR Community Resilience
SF
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
Flicker
  IT/GIS

1:30pm PDT

Building Lasting Relationships - Legislative Outreach and Engagement
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
Woodpecker @ 47.551066, -120.680795
Working with legislators and other elected officials is not a one-time experience. It requires ongoing outreach and engagement to build strong, lasting relationships. This session will focus on strategies for working with your elected officials to keep them interested and engaged in your district’s top priorities. We’ll discuss strategies for building relationships, crafting your message,...
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Speakers
DM

Dani Madrone

Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs, SCC

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
Woodpecker
  Management & Leadership

1:30pm PDT

Motivating Behavior Change: Human Dimensions of Ecosystem Recovery
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
Chapel Theater @ 47.550757, -120.681346
Ecosystem recovery planners, managers, and scholars are increasingly recognizing the importance of understanding the human communities within which we work to improve and scale recovery outcomes. This session will discuss drivers for restoration program success and alignment of recovery actions and outcomes between ecosystem recovery professionals and the communities impacted by their work. The...
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Speakers
KC

Kyle Clifton

PhD​ - Oregon State University
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
Chapel Theater
  Riparian Restoration

2:30pm PDT

Roundtable & Peer Exchange
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm PDT
Play Barn @ 47.551475, -120.683712
This open forum brings finance and administrative staff together for facilitated roundtable discussions focused on shared learning and peer connection. Participants will have the opportunity to debrief sessions from the day, ask questions, share experiences, and discuss common challenges in a collaborative and supportive setting. (General Audience)
Speakers
OD
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm PDT
Play Barn
  Admin/Finance

2:30pm PDT

2025 Floods of Record
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm PDT
Canyon Wren @ 47.55172907742372, -120.68508596410602
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...
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Speakers
JG
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm PDT
Canyon Wren
  Design & Implementation

2:30pm PDT

Effective Engagement with Spanish Speaking Communities
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm PDT
Chapel Theater @ 47.550757, -120.681346
Over half a million people in Washington State speak Spanish as their first language. How do we effectively engage and serve these community members? This session will have two presentations focused on culturally relevant and effective communication with Spanish speaking community, including resources and best practices. Learn how to optimize outreach to the Spanish-speaking community and the key...
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Speakers
YP

Yesenia Perez

Wenatchee CAFE
LR

Laura Rivera

Cascadia CD
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm PDT
Chapel Theater
  Education Communication & Outreach

2:30pm PDT

Washington Soil Health Initiative - Tool showcase and planning for what to build next
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm PDT
Tadpole @ 47.552174, -120.683561
Jadey and Adam from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) will demo a suite of decision support tools developed through the Washington Soil Health Initiative. The talk will highlight practical, field-ready resources such as Dirt Data Reports and a growing set of nutrient management tools, including the Deep Soil Sampling Visualization. These tools are designed to support...
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Speakers
JR
AP
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm PDT
Tadpole
  Farms & Fields

2:30pm PDT

Cultural Plantings for Soil Health
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm PDT
Snowy Owl @ 47.55280370289776, -120.68565069520768
The presentation will introduce the NRCS Interim Conservation Practice Standard 825 - Cultural Plantings for Soil Health. It will cover the development of interim practices, the implementation of Standard 825, and examples of its application. The topic will build on the previous talk, linking forest gardens and cultural landscapes with the planting of various culturally relevant plants that...
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Speakers
LS
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm PDT
Snowy Owl
  Forestry

2:30pm PDT

GIS Field equipment
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm PDT
Flicker @ 47.551145, -120.680462
Open discussion on what districts use for collecting data in the field. Hareware, software, processes, or even pen & paper. Bring examples and your questions about what your district might need for a project. (General Audience)
Speakers
avatar for Andrew Phay

Andrew Phay

Whatcom CD

Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm PDT
Flicker
  IT/GIS

2:30pm PDT

New Requirements for Website Accessibility
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm PDT
Woodpecker @ 47.551066, -120.680795
Join us for a panel discussion about digital accessibility and the new requirements for conservation districts that will start April 2027. During this session we will discuss the “why” behind these updates and aim to answer questions from districts and provide resources to help districts to help foster their accessibility work at home. Paige DeChambeau, SCC’s communications director will MC...
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Speakers
PD
AS

Aneka Sweeney

Whatcom CD

Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm PDT
Woodpecker
  Management & Leadership

2:30pm PDT

Permitting 101 - USACE and WDFW Panel
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm PDT
Quail @ 47.551864, -120.684073
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)
Speakers
DM
TA
MM
MH
JN
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm PDT
Quail
  Riparian Restoration

4:00pm PDT

Rulemaking on Elections: Purpose, Scope, and Process
Tuesday June 9, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Play Barn @ 47.551475, -120.683712
The State Conservation Commission (SCC) directed SCC staff to begin rulemaking related to conservation district (CD) elections – WAC Chapter 135-110. This presentation will explain why SCC took this action, the rulemaking process, the scope of the changes being considered, how conservation districts can participate in the process, and how this will impact the administration of conservation...
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Speakers
BE

Bill Eller

Special Projects Coordinator, WSCC
Tuesday June 9, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Play Barn
  Admin/Finance

4:00pm PDT

Cultural Resources - We Found Something, Now What?
Tuesday June 9, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Canyon Wren @ 47.55172907742372, -120.68508596410602
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...
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Speakers
KL

Kim Lancaster

Cascadia CD
Tuesday June 9, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Canyon Wren
  Design & Implementation

4:00pm PDT

Curriculum Show and Share: Steal This Lesson
Tuesday June 9, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Chapel Theater @ 47.550757, -120.681346
Engage in lessons taught by fellow CD staff and take curriculum back to your community. Presenters will briefly demonstrate lessons they lead with students and share how they can be adapted for age levels and different setting. Leave with curriculum and ready-to-use lessons for your own programs (Entry Level)
Speakers
EB

Emily Bustamante

Okanogan CD
Tuesday June 9, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Chapel Theater
  Education Communication & Outreach

4:00pm PDT

Nature-based solutions to horse keeping challenges
Tuesday June 9, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Tadpole @ 47.552174, -120.683561
(Virtual) Discover innovative, non-toxic, chore-efficient solutions for mud management, insect and rodent control, odor management, water conservation, weed control, and more! See examples of native plant hedgerows used as dust barriers/neighbor screens for outdoor arenas, pollinator hedgerows for landscaping, owl boxes for rodent control, least-toxic weed control, outdoor wash rack designs with...
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Speakers
AB

Alayne Bickle

Horses for Clean Water
Tuesday June 9, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Tadpole
  Farms & Fields

4:00pm PDT

Beyond Monoculture: Science and Practice of Diverse Forests
Tuesday June 9, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Snowy Owl @ 47.55280370289776, -120.68565069520768
Many landowners are interested in growing a diverse forest, not just a monoculture. This talk will provide you with helpful guidelines and tips for choosing and combining timber species, along with management considerations when planting them. We will review current science on mixed species stand management. Participants will also take part in a group exercise on species selection and learn about...
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Speakers
SD

Stacey Dixon

Snohomish CD - UW PhD Candidate
Tuesday June 9, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Snowy Owl
  Forestry

4:00pm PDT

Using AI in your district
Tuesday June 9, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Flicker @ 47.551145, -120.680462
Open discussion on useful tasks that AI can help with in your day to day district business. What is your district using it for? (Entry Level)
Speakers
avatar for Andrew Phay

Andrew Phay

Whatcom CD

Tuesday June 9, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Flicker
  IT/GIS

4:00pm PDT

Stress Reduction/Yoga
Tuesday June 9, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Woodpecker @ 47.551066, -120.680795
Yoga with a focus on stress reduction. Come prepared to relax and stretch. Wear loose and comfortable clothing. (Entry Level)
Speakers
JC
Tuesday June 9, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Woodpecker
  Management & Leadership

4:00pm PDT

Riparian - Break out groups
Tuesday June 9, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Quail @ 47.551864, -120.684073
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)
Speakers
Tuesday June 9, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Quail
  Riparian Restoration

5:00pm PDT

VSP Meet Up
Tuesday June 9, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Grotto @ 47.551398, -120.682867
Are you involved OR interested in the Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP)? Please join a pre-dinner networking meet-up. (General Audience)
Speakers
MP
Tuesday June 9, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Grotto
  General Sessions

6:00pm PDT

Dinner - Kingfisher Dining Hall
Tuesday June 9, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Kingfisher Dining Hall @ 47.550390, -120.680693
Tuesday June 9, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Kingfisher Dining Hall
  General Sessions

7:30pm PDT

Envirothon Trivia Night at the Kingfisher Lawn
Tuesday June 9, 2026 7:30pm - 9:00pm PDT
Kingfisher Lawn @ 47.550390, -120.680693
Bring your team for a fun night of Envirothon Trivia at the Kingfisher Lawn! Win prizes and bragging rights by competing against other District staff. Bring a $20 donation (cash or credit cards accepted) to benefit the Washington State Envirothon 501©(3). (General Audience)
Tuesday June 9, 2026 7:30pm - 9:00pm PDT
Kingfisher Lawn
  General Sessions
 
Wednesday, June 10
 

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

8:00am PDT

Working in Your System/ Accounting Software Breakouts
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Play Barn @ 47.551475, -120.683712
Because accounting practices and workflows often differ based on accounting software, this breakout session separates participants into QuickBooks and Springbrook Express groups. The format allows for deeper peer discussion, shared problem-solving, and exchange of system-specific tips and best practices. (Intermediate Level)
Speakers
OD
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Play Barn
  Admin/Finance

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
RL

Randy Lewis

Colville Confederated Tribes
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Fish Hatchery 47.558551° -120.674938°
  Design & Implementation

8:00am PDT

Maintaining Partnerships - Advancing Educational Programming with Partners
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Chapel Theater @ 47.550757, -120.681346
Building and maintaining partnerships are essential when developing educational opportunities for communities. This session will feature four conservation districts sharing their experience building and sustaining collaborations with partners. Speakers will touch on initial outreach, funding, and the evolution of the project. (Entry Level)
Speakers
KK

Kara Kaelber

Franklin CD
DF

Diane Fish

Kitsap CD
BH

Becca Hebron

Foster Creek CD
KB

Kirk Beckendorf

Cascadia CD
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Chapel Theater
  Education Communication & Outreach

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...
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Speakers
KM

Karen Mills

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 →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Quail
  Farms & Fields

8:00am PDT

Biocultural Restoration
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Snowy Owl @ 47.55280370289776, -120.68565069520768
How do we get more people on the land and capable of stewardship for the least cost with a model that can scale? Thurston County includes 180,000 acres of shoreline and buffers around streams, rivers, wetlands and waterbodies, and in lowland Puget Sound we are talking about a 1,000,000-acre land base. The Skykomish Biocultural Restoration Field Station is a 4-year experiment in biocultural...
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Speakers
PC
TC
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Snowy Owl
  Forestry

8:00am PDT

Leader Exploration workshop
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Woodpecker @ 47.551066, -120.680795
This session is designed for people interested in exploring if formal leadership roles align with their interests and skills (Intermediate Level)
Speakers
CS

Cyndi Schaeffer

Snohomish CD
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Woodpecker
  Management & Leadership

8:00am PDT

Tribal Perspectives on Cultural Resources
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Fish Hatchery @ 47.558551° -120.674938°
Join us for a guided field visit to the nearby Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, where Tribal member Randy Lewis will share his perspective on restoration and the importance of honoring the long cultural history of the landscapes where we work.  We will plan to meet in front of the Sleeping Lady and carpool to the site.  If time allows, we may also visit another nearby location of...
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Speakers
RL

Randy Lewis

Colville Confederated Tribes
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Fish Hatchery 47.558551° -120.674938°
  Riparian Restoration

9:00am PDT

SAO Audit Overview
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Play Barn @ 47.551475, -120.683712
This session features a discussion with SAO focused on audit readiness and common audit recommendations, with an opportunity for questions and discussion. (Entry Level)
Speakers
NK

Niles Kostick

WA State Auditor's Office - Center for Government Innovation
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Play Barn
  Admin/Finance

9:00am PDT

Tribal Perspectives on Cultural Resources
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am 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
RL

Randy Lewis

Colville Confederated Tribes
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Fish Hatchery 47.558551° -120.674938°
  Design & Implementation

9:00am PDT

Conservation Storytelling
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Chapel Theater @ 47.550757, -120.681346
This session shares practical storytelling tools that help conservation districts explain complex work, build trust with communities, and show why conservation matters. (Entry Level)
Speakers
JP
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Chapel Theater
  Education Communication & Outreach

9:00am PDT

Bird-Friendly Practices with Private Landowners in Washington
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Quail @ 47.551864, -120.684073
Explore practical ways to enhance bird habitat and ecosystem resilience on Washington’s working lands. This session will highlight management strategies that support diverse bird communities, improve soil and water health, and promote sustainable agricultural operations. Participants will learn how Conservation Districts can help landowners implement and expand bird-friendly practices that...
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Speakers
SH

Seth Hulett

Audubon Washington
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Quail
  Farms & Fields

9:00am PDT

Community Wildfire Defense Grants (CWDG) 101 - Tips, Updates
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Snowy Owl @ 47.55280370289776, -120.68565069520768
Whether you're just hearing about the CWDG federal grant or you're a seasoned applicant, you'll learn about what this grant funds, updates on the most recent application round, and tips and tricks for a strong application. Insight on application scoring and the success of previous applications will also be shared. (Expert Level)
Speakers
WK

Will Knowlton & Guy Gifford

DNR Community Resilience
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Snowy Owl
  Forestry

9:00am PDT

Show and tell your Districts Customer Relation Management databases (CRMs).
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Flicker @ 47.551145, -120.680462
Open discussion about what Databases districts use for Customer tracking. Bring your districts database to show. Andrew will start with showing what WCD has done to update their Customer Database in 2025, to bring all the different program databases into one. (Intermediate Level)
Speakers
avatar for Andrew Phay

Andrew Phay

Whatcom CD

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Flicker
  IT/GIS

9:00am PDT

Emotionally Intelligent Leadership and Healthy Relationships
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Woodpecker @ 47.551066, -120.680795
This session will focus on how increasing your emotional intelligence can help build healthy relationships and make you a better leader. This session will provide an overivew of four core competencies and how you can develop these:   *Self-awareness and reflection    *Self-management and intentional response    *Social awareness and empathy    *Relationship...
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Speakers
LL

Linda Lyshall

Snohomish CD

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Woodpecker
  Management & Leadership

9:00am PDT

Tribal Perspectives on Cultural Resources
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Fish Hatchery @ 47.558551° -120.674938°
Join us for a guided field visit to the nearby Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, where Tribal member Randy Lewis will share his perspective on restoration and the importance of honoring the long cultural history of the landscapes where we work.  We will plan to meet in front of the Sleeping Lady and carpool to the site.  If time allows, we may also visit another nearby location of...
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Speakers
RL

Randy Lewis

Colville Confederated Tribes
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Fish Hatchery 47.558551° -120.674938°
  Riparian Restoration

10:00am PDT

Wrap-Up Roundtable & Reflections
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Play Barn @ 47.551475, -120.683712
This closing session brings finance and administrative staff together to reflect on key themes from the conference, share insights and takeaways, and discuss how lessons learned can be applied moving forward. Through facilitated discussion and peer exchange, participants will leave with a clearer understanding of next steps, helpful resources, and strengthened connections across districts. (Entry...
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Speakers
OD
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Play Barn
  Admin/Finance

10:00am PDT

Tribal Perspectives on Cultural Resources
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am 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
RL

Randy Lewis

Colville Confederated Tribes
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Fish Hatchery 47.558551° -120.674938°
  Design & Implementation

10:00am PDT

Nonpoint Source Pollution Education for Educators
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Chapel Theater @ 47.550757, -120.681346
This session is designed for educators and focuses on effective strategies, resources, and messaging for teaching nonpoint source pollution concepts across grade levels. (Intermediate Level)
Speakers
MM

Marnie Miller-Keas

Dept.of Ecology
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Chapel Theater
  Education Communication & Outreach

10:00am PDT

Sea to Land - Seaweed Recycling Program
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Quail @ 47.551864, -120.684073
PRSFworks to restore marine species, habitats, and water quality in Puget Sound through hands-on projects, scientific research, and partnerships. Its focus includes rebuilding native oyster and kelp populations, restoring eelgrass and shellfish beds, and improving ecosystem resilience to pollution and climate change. (Intermediate Level)
Speakers
HG

Hannah Garfield

Sea-Land Program Co-Lead & Engagement Specialist, Puget Sound Restoration Foundation
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Quail
  Farms & Fields

10:00am PDT

Prescribed Fire Facts & Fictions
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Snowy Owl @ 47.55280370289776, -120.68565069520768
Is your CD prescribed fire curious? In this session you'll learn from an expert panel of speakers in the WA prescribed fire world about opportunities, experiences, resources, and the future of Rx fire. Bring your "burning" questions! (Expert Level)
Speakers
LK
CS

Colin Sternagle

Cascadia PBA
KK
PH

Patrick Haggerty

Cascadia CD
JH

Joe Hill

Cascadia CD
NB
KH

Kai Hoffman-Krull

San Juan Island CD
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Snowy Owl
  Forestry

10:00am PDT

Tribal Perspectives on Cultural Resources
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Fish Hatchery @ 47.558551° -120.674938°
Join us for a guided field visit to the nearby Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, where Tribal member Randy Lewis will share his perspective on restoration and the importance of honoring the long cultural history of the landscapes where we work.  We will plan to meet in front of the Sleeping Lady and carpool to the site.  If time allows, we may also visit another nearby location of...
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Speakers
RL

Randy Lewis

Colville Confederated Tribes
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Fish Hatchery 47.558551° -120.674938°
  Riparian Restoration

11:00am PDT

Closing Session
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Chapel Theater @ 47.550757, -120.681346
Closing Remarks, Call for Coordinators next year, Auction, and WADE O&D elections. (General Audience)
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Chapel Theater
  General Sessions

12:00pm PDT

Lunch - Kingfisher Dining Hall
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Kingfisher Dining Hall @ 47.550390, -120.680693
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Kingfisher Dining Hall
  General Sessions
 

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