2007 Oregon Chapter AFS Workshops (click here for a printer friend version)
The 2007 Oregon AFS Annual meeting pre-meeting workshops are designed to be informative, interesting, and fun! Register on-line for these workshops through Oregon State University Conference Services: https://secure.oregonstate.edu/ocs/register.php?event=174
Workshop A: Spring Chinook Angling and Conservation Workshop: (CANCELLED)
Many of us entered into the fisheries field because of our love for fishing. By working closely with the angling industry and publics, we can better share professional fisheries information, while enjoying our basic sportfishing passions. Join AFS, Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association, and Lowrance for a series of educational and informative presentations as well as hands-on demonstrations of spring Chinook angling gear and techniques, major Spring Chinook sportfishing destinations, and spring Chinook conservation needs and opportunities. The workshop will take place over two days, Tuesday February 27 (1-5pm) and Wednesday February 28 (8am -12pm). An NSIA/Lowrance-sponsored evening social is scheduled for 7pm-9pm on February 27.
Please join us and learn how to “get connected” with springers!!
Spring Chinook Angling Techniques that Work Anywhere
By Professional Fishing Guides
Day 1: Presentations with hands-on techniques for popular locations
o Herring and spinner fishing in coastal estuaries - Doug Wilhite
o Southern Oregon techniques - Jodie Smith Umpqua River Guide
o Anchor fishing below Bonneville Dam - Buzz Ramsey
o Panel Discussion: Guides discussing spring Chinook management concerns with audience.
Day 2: Big Time Destinations: Where to Go and Techniques
· Deschutes River – Brad Staples
· Lower Columbia River - Bob Rees
· Rogue River—Don Peabody - Dee’s Diamond Flashers
· Conservation of Spring Chinook - Special guest speaker: Jim Martin, Conservation Director, Pure Fishing
Cost: $100
Contact: Bill Shake 503-620-3162 bill.shake.1@verizon.net
Workshop B: Finding Funds for Fish: Grant Writing Techniques (CANCELLED)
In this time of diminishing agency budgets, how do we find funds to address fish conservation needs? Via successful grants writing strategies and techniques! Join a cadre of grant funding experts as they provide grant writing tips, discuss partnership and cost share strategies, identify components of a strong grant proposal, and warn about the worst grant writing mistakes you could make. Learn to be persuasive! A must for all workers who seek additional funds for conservation activities. This workshop is scheduled on Wednesday February 28 (8am -12pm).
· ODFW Restoration and Enhancement Grants: paying for projects with sportfish benefits Laura Tesler, ODFW
· What Grantors (Investors) Want to See in Your Application, from an OWEB Reviewers Perspective Roger Wood, OWEB
· How to Create a Highly Competitive Grant Proposal Cindy Theiman
· National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 501(c)(3) grants Krystyna Wolniakowski, NFWF
· Non-Profit Organizations’ Website Resources Mark Grenbemer
· Searching the web – Internet Search Strategies TBA
Cost: $50
Contact: Nikki Swanson, 541-225-6439 nswanson@fs.fed.us
Workshop C: Assessment and Evaluation of Reintroducing Native Fishes
In keeping with the Annual Meeting’s theme “Big Fish over Big Dams”, join a group of experts as they provide instruction and lead group discussion on fish translocation planning tools, strategies for evaluating the success of reintroductions, and case studies. This workshop will take place over two days, Tuesday February 27 (1-5pm) and Wednesday February 28(8am -12pm). An evening social is scheduled for 7pm-9pm on February 27.
Presentations will include:
· Perspectives on why we need reintroductions
· Technical guidelines for species translocations
· Feasibility assessments
· Monitoring success
· Administrative process
Cost: $100
Contact: Jason Dunham
541-750-7397 jdunham@usgs.gov