Fire & Aquatic Ecosystems II
March 12, 2009
Owyhee Plaza Hotel, Boise, Idaho
http://www.fs.fed.us/rm/boise/AWAE/workshops/fire_aquatic09.shtmll
APPROXIMATE TIMES/GENERAL AGENDA
Time
7:45 – 8:40am
8:40-9:40am
9:40-9:50am
9:50-10:50am
Agenda Item
Charlie Luce, Research Hydrologist
Welcome/Workshop Overview/Intros
Facilitators:
Resolutions, Inc.
Sherry Gorrell
Bob Rainville
Objective: Share research on fire effects on aquatic ecosystems
4 Topics: 15 min each includes Q&A
1. Terrestrial Vegetation and Fire Regimes
2. Riparian Systems
3. Hydrology
4. Geomorphology
BREAK
4 Topics: 15 min each includes Q&A
5. Aquatic Ecology
6. Fishes and Amphibians
7. Fuels Management
8. Climate Change
10:50-11:05
11:05-noon
Common Thread of all Topics
Interactive Breakouts
4 Interdisciplinary Teams
Each Team to Include:
*USFS Line Officers
*USFS and non-USFS FAETeam Members
*USFS Resource Specialists
*Other NGO Representatives
Objectives:
1. Obtain feedback from managers and representatives of interested
organizations regarding each topic
2. Develop communication strategy to inform fire management
Noon-1:15pm
1:15-1:45pm
1:45-4:30pm
4:30-5pm
5-5:30pm
5:30pm
LUNCH – on your own
Teams Continue/Complete Projects – Prepare to Present
Teams Present to other Teams
Select Preferred Communication Strategies
NEXT STEPS for FAETeam on Friday?
THANK YOU for Your Excellent Participation!
Version: 02/25/2009