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Conference Program

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April 4-6, 2018 • Washington State Convention Center • Seattle, Washington

Ecosystem Recovery in an

International Transboundary System

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2 0 1 8 S P O N S O R S

Sal ish S ea Ecosystem C onference

The Greer/Solien Fund

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W E L C O M E

Dear Colleagues and Friends:

It is our honor to welcome you to the 2018 Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference (SSEC) and the 30th Anniversary of the first conference focused on our region!

With a theme of “Ecosystem Recovery in an International Transboundary System,” our goal is to disregard borders and foster a collaborative commitment among all those involved in better understanding the challenges and opportunities to restore and enhance the social, ecological, and economic health of the entire Salish Sea ecosystem.

Every two years, the SSEC brings together approximately 1,500 scientists, First Nations and Tribal government representatives, resource managers, community and business leaders, conservationists, educators, students, and policy-makers from Coast Salish territories, British Columbia, Washington State, and beyond. We recognize the knowledge, ways of knowing, and culture of the Coast Salish peoples. We share insights, understanding and innovation of this special transboundary place that unifies the people and the waterways of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the Strait of Georgia, and Puget Sound.

Special conference features include a traditional welcome from Chairman Leonard Forsman of the Suquamish Tribe and Ray Harris of the Chemainus First Nation; the opening keynote by Sally Jewell, who served as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior under President Obama; a plenary featuring Washington State Governor Jay Inslee, the second Billy Frank Jr. Plenary session; and the Coast Salish Gathering Dinner.

This printed program includes an overview of the conference, with a pullout “sessions at-a-glance.” To continue efforts to green this conference, please download the free Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference smartphone app for full program details.

We hope you will take advantage of the many opportunities throughout the conference to connect with colleagues and make new acquaintances. Thank you for your participation, and enjoy the conference!

Your SSEC Chairs working together for the protection and recovery of the Salish Sea,

Angela Adams

Executive Committee Chair

US Environmental Protection Agency

Rosaline Canessa

Program Co-Chair

University of Victoria

Patti Gobin

Program Co-Chair

Tulalip Tribes

Emma Norman

Program Co-Chair

Northwest Indian College

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G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N

Smartphone AppDownload the free conference app by searching for “Salish Sea” in the Apple App Store or Google

Play Store. The conference app allows you to access full conference information, including the detailed conference schedule, presenter abstracts, conference and area maps, and more.

HashtagHashtag: #SSEC18 Twitter: @SalishSeaEco Facebook: @WWUSalishSea

Name BadgesYour name badge is required for admission to all sessions, lunches,

and other conference activities. Please wear it at all times.

LunchesPlated lunches will be served in Room 6ABC on Wednesday and Friday.

Thursday features a “grab and go” box lunch in the foyer outside of Room 6ABC and you are encouraged to use this time to view the Poster Session in 6E.

WiFi and InternetComplimentary WiFi Access is available at the Washington State Convention Center for

Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference attendees. To access the Wifi network, choose “Salish Sea” as the wireless network; the Access Code is SSEC2018.

Greening the ConferenceGo Green! Join us in our commitment to increase the greening of this conference each year.

Green practices for the 2018 conference include the smartphone app, which contains all conference details and reduces the need for paper. Water stations will be available for your refillable water bottles; no plastic water bottles will be provided. The Conference planning

committee worked with the Washington State Convention Center to integrate good environmental policies for the conference. If you have suggestions for improvements,

please make note in the conference survey.

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D A I L Y S C H E D U L E

Day 1 – April 4, 2018

7:30 a.m. Conference Registration/Check-in (coffee service)

8:45 - 11:45 a.m. Welcome and Call to Witness | Ray Harris, Chemainus First Nation and

Chairman Brian Cladoosby, Swinomish Tribe

Tribal Welcome | Chairman Leonard Forsman, Suquamish Tribe

King County Welcome | Dow Constantine, King County Executive

Keynote Speaker | Sally Jewell

SeaDoc Society Salish Sea Science Prize

Washington Governor Jay Inslee

11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Break

12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch

1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (1.1)

3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Break (snack & beverage service)

3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (1.2)

5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Opening Reception

Day 2 – April 5, 2018 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Billy Frank Jr. Plenary Session

9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Break (snack & coffee service)

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions (2.1)

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Poster Session and Box Lunch

1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (2.2)

3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Break (snack & beverage service)

3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (2.3)

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Coast Salish Gathering Dinner (Ticketed Event)

Day 3 – April 6, 2018

8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions (3.1)

10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Break (snack & coffee service)

10:30 a.m. - Noon Concurrent Sessions (3.2)

Noon - 1:30 p.m. Lunch

1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (3.3)

3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Student Awards and Closing Ceremony

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S P E C I A L E V E N T S

Sally Jewell Keynote (Sponsored by Paul G. Allen Philanthropies) Wednesday, April 4, 8:45 - 11:45 a.m. • WSCC, Room 6ABC

Sally Jewell, former US Secretary of the Interior under President Obama, and former CEO of Recreational Equipment Inc. will provide the keynote. Ms. Jewell recently finished a fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School and has returned to her home in Seattle, and is currently a Distinguished Fellow at University of Washington College of the Environment.

Salish Sea Science Prize (Presented by Dr. Joe Gaydos, SeaDoc Society) Wednesday, April 4, 8:45 - 11:45 a.m. • WSCC, Room 6ABC

Dr. Nina Bednarsik, Southern California Coastal Waters Research Project, will receive the Salish Sea Science Prize for her groundbreaking work on ocean acidification and pteropods, which enables us to use these mollusks as a biological indicator to address ocean acidification.

Conference Exhibits Wednesday, April 4, 8:30 a.m. – Friday, April 6, Noon • WSCC, 6th Floor (various locations)

Several exhibitors invite you to view their displays, located in the hallways throughout the 6th floor of the WSCC. Come and see interesting and educational materials on a range of topics, and interact with representatives from a variety of organizations.

Art Show Wednesday, April 4, 8:30 a.m. – Friday, April 6, Noon • WSCC, 6E Lobby

A curated, 3-day art exhibition will take place in the 6E lobby. The space will be set up as a professional gallery, with sales of both artwork and related products such as greeting cards and books. Several of the artists will be present. Curated by Robi Smith of Blue Lantern Studios, Vancouver BC.

Opening Reception (Sponsored by Valley Supply Co) Wednesday, April 4, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. • WSCC, 4D Skybridge Mingle with colleagues and make new acquaintances at a casual Opening Reception the first evening of the conference. Beer, wine, and soft drinks will be served, along with light hors d’oeuvres. A ticket for your first drink is provided with registration.

Billy Frank Jr. Plenary (Sponsored by Coast Salish Gathering) Thursday, April 5, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • Room 6ABC

The Billy Frank Jr. Plenary Session will start with a Welcome and Cultural Message from Coast Salish Gathering Speaker Ray Harris, and an Opening Message from Squamish Chief Ian Campbell. This will be followed up by a segment called Salmon Defense: Telling the Story and Billy’s Messages, by Peggen Frank and Councilman Willie Frank. This session will conclude with Closing Comments from Swinomish Chairman Brian Cladoosby.

Poster Session (Sponsored by Pacific Salmon Foundation) Viewing: Wednesday, April 4, 9:00 a.m. - Friday, April 6, Noon • WSCC, Room 6E Presentations: Thursday, April 5, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Meet scientists, students, policy makers, non-profit organizations, and others as they highlight critical research and programs.

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C O N V E N T I O N C E N T E R M A P 6TH FLO OR

Coast Salish Gathering Dinner (Ticketed Event: Sold Out) Thursday, April 5, 6:00 PM • WSCC, Room 6A Coast Salish First Nations and Washington Tribes present a wonderful evening of “Sharing Our Coast Salish Story.” Welcome provided by Ray Harris and Larry Campbell, and Opening Remarks from Chairman Brian Cladoosby. Hear our story of the cultural connections to all that we are as Salish People, and enjoy a Cultural Performance from the Git Hoan Dancers. Keynote Address provided by Grand Chief Steven Point, Skowkale First Nation. The event will also include a Coast Salish Gathering Environmental Excellence Awards Ceremony. Closing Remarks: Chief Dalton Silver, Sumas First Nation.

Student Awards and Closing Ceremony Friday, April 6, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. • WSCC, Room 6ABC

Please join us to celebrate student participation in the conference, and Ray Harris, Brian Cladoosby and the Witnesses will provide a powerful close to the 30th Anniversary Salish Sea Conference.

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A C K N O W L E D G E M E N T S

Conference Executive CommitteeAngela Adams (Chair), US Environmental Protection Agency

Ginny Broadhurst, WWU Salish Sea InstituteRosaline Canessa, University of Victoria

Patti Gobin, Tulalip TribesDebra Lekanoff, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community

David Marshall, Fraser Basin CouncilEmma Norman, Northwest Indian CollegeLisa Paquin, BC Ministry of Environment

Anoma Patirana, Environment and Climate Change CanadaScott Redman, Puget Sound Partnership

Conference Administration and SupportMichele Anderson Chuck Hart Jenny Oleen Manca ValumNatalie Baloy Cory Herman Henry Park WWU AlumniRebecca Beardsall Courtney Hiatt Jennifer Sires WWU Extended EducationGinny Broadhurst Colleen Jacobson Robi Smith WWU FoundationDerek Bryson Ruth Musonda Fabrice Tchékou WWU Communications & MarketingChrista Countryman

Jude Apple, Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research ReserveTaylor Biaggi, US Environmental Protection AgencyGinny Broadhurst, WWU Salish Sea InstituteBryce Campbell, Consulate General of CanadaRosaline Canessa (Program Co-Chair), University of VictoriaLisa Chang, US Environmental Protection AgencyTracy Collier, Ocean AssociatesMaycira Costa, University of VictoriaJamie Donatuto, Swinomish TribeNick Georgiadis, University of Washington

Caroline Gibson, Northwest Straits Foundation Patti Gobin (Program Co-Chair), Tulalip TribesSara Howard, BC Ministry of Environment and Climate ChangeJennifer Lanksbury, Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeCarol Maloy, Washington Department of EnergyEmma Norman (Program Co-Chair), Northwest Indian CollegeIsobel Pearsall, Pacific Salmon Foundation Ian Perry, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, CanadaMindy Roberts, Washington Environmental Council

Conference Program Committee

We would like to acknowledge the support of the following people

in making the 2018 Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference a reality.