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8th Annual Johnson Creek Science Symposium

Oct 17, 2023 @ 1:00 pm 4:45 pm

Welcome to the 8th Annual Johnson Creek Science Symposium! Join us for an afternoon of watershed science.

We’re back in person at Reed College for the 8th Annual Johnson Creek Science Symposium, on Tuesday, October 17, from 1-4:45 p.m.
 
Hear the latest on watershed science in the Johnson Creek watershed from Academia, Agencies, Non-profits, and Consulting firms.
 
This year we have eight presentations plus a panel discussion.  Pre-registration is required.  We’ve sold out every year!
 
 
Get your tickets HERE.
 

Refreshments are included during the break.

See the full program HERE

 

Schedule

1:00

Introduction & Welcome

Daniel Newberry, Johnson Creek Watershed Council

1:08

Session 1

Session Moderator: Noelwah Netusil, Reed College

1:11

Johnson Creek’s Geologic and Geomorphic History

Nick Legg, Wolf Water Resources

1:24

Post-Restoration Re-Vegetation of Johnson Creek’s Riparian Corridor 

Luke Russell, Wolf Water Resources

1:38

Mapping a Path Forward in Urban Stormwater Restoration Projects 

Elizabeth Brosig, Johnson Creek Watershed Council

1:51

Why didn’t the salmon cross the road? Toxic tires and green stormwater infrastructure treatment

Katie Holzer, City of Gresham

2:04

Q & A, Session 1

 

2:18

Session 2

Session Moderator: Katie Holzer

2:21

Flood Insurance Literacy and Flood Risk Knowledge: Lents and Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhoods

Noelwah Netusil, Reed College

2:34

Warming of the Willamette River, 1850–present: the effects of climate change and river system alterations

David Jay, Portland State University

2:47

Data-Driven Restoration – The Cedar Crossing Restoration Project

Nick Cook, OTAK

3:00

How do beavers affect native turtle habitat in Oregon?

Rodé  Krige, Portland State University

3:13

Q & A, Session 2

 

3:26

Break & Refreshments

 

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

4:40

Closing Remarks, End of Symposium

 

Details

Date:
Oct 17, 2023
Time:
1:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/711597736987

Organizer

Johnson Creek Watershed Council
Phone
503-652-7477

Performing Arts Building, Reed College

3017 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202 United States
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