Coordinators:
Katrina Nystrom, Salmonid Restoration Federation
Marisa McGrew, Wiyot Tribe
Abel Brumo, Stillwater Sciences
Colin Anderson, California Department Fish and Wildlife

Most of the restoration and conservation activities that occur in Pacific coastal streams are intended to promote salmonid recovery but could also benefit native lampreys. This workshop will highlight the efforts of the Pacific Lamprey Conservation Initiative (PLCI) and its Restoration Subgroup to bring attention to these ecologically and culturally important species and leverage the expertise of individuals studying and working to restore them in California. The goals of the workshop are increasing awareness of native lamprey species, enabling stakeholders to identify different lamprey species in the field, and empowering participants with the knowledge and practical tools to incorporate lamprey needs and conservation practices into their restoration projects and in-water work activities. 

The workshop will include a morning classroom session and an afternoon field tour. The classroom session will include presentations covering lamprey biology and systematics, cultural and ecological importance, and differences in life history and habitat requirements from salmonids. The afternoon field tour will visit local streams to observe lampreys and their habitats. The tour will include discussions of techniques for lamprey sampling and salvage, best management practices, and opportunities to integrate lamprey into salmonid-focused restoration projects.

Fostering Enthusiasm and Partnerships to Advance Pacific Lamprey Conservation, Josh Boyce, PhD, USFWS

Seeking Sand: Habitat Constraints for Lampreys, Stewart Reid, Western Fishes

Reconnecting Pacific Lamprey with their Historical Habitats in California, Damon Goodman, Cal Trout

Pacific Lamprey: Anthropocene Sentinel Species for Pacific Northwest Water Quality, Cynthia Le Doux-Bloom, PhD, California Polytechnic University Humboldt

Filter Feeding by Larval Pacific Lamprey for Reducing Escherichia Coli and Improving Water Quality, Parker Kalan, MS, Tenera Environmental

Central Valley Lamprey; an Overlooked Presence in High Use Watersheds, Christina Parker, MNR, California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Lamprey Diversity in California: Genomic Approaches for Untangling an Understudied Species Complex, Grace Auringer, University California, Davis

Click here for resources and handouts from the workshop and field tour.