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8th Annual Johnson Creek Science Symposium

Welcome to the 8th Annual Johnson Creek Science Symposium! Join us for an afternoon of watershed science.
Refreshments are included during the break.
See the full program HERE
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Schedule |
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1:00 |
Introduction & Welcome |
Daniel Newberry, Johnson Creek Watershed Council |
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1:08 |
Session 1 |
Session Moderator: Noelwah Netusil, Reed College |
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1:11 |
Johnson Creek’s Geologic and Geomorphic History |
Nick Legg, Wolf Water Resources |
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1:24 |
Post-Restoration Re-Vegetation of Johnson Creek’s Riparian Corridor |
Luke Russell, Wolf Water Resources |
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1:38 |
Mapping a Path Forward in Urban Stormwater Restoration Projects |
Elizabeth Brosig, Johnson Creek Watershed Council |
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1:51 |
Why didn’t the salmon cross the road? Toxic tires and green stormwater infrastructure treatment |
Katie Holzer, City of Gresham |
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2:04 |
Q & A, Session 1 |
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2:18 |
Session 2 |
Session Moderator: Katie Holzer |
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2:21 |
Flood Insurance Literacy and Flood Risk Knowledge: Lents and Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhoods |
Noelwah Netusil, Reed College |
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2:34 |
Warming of the Willamette River, 1850–present: the effects of climate change and river system alterations |
David Jay, Portland State University |
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2:47 |
Data-Driven Restoration – The Cedar Crossing Restoration Project |
Nick Cook, OTAK |
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3:00 |
How do beavers affect native turtle habitat in Oregon? |
Rodé Krige, Portland State University |
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3:13 |
Q & A, Session 2 |
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3:26 |
Break & Refreshments |
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4:05 |
Panel Discussion: Vegetation Management in the Face of Climate Change |
Jenn Cairo, Portland Parks & Recreation George Kral, Scholls Valley Native Nursery Hannah Schrager, Metro Damion Coe, Portland Bureau of Environmental Services |
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4:40 |
Closing Remarks, End of Symposium |
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