Watershed and Aquatic Habitat Effectiveness Monitoring: A Synthesis of a Technical Workshop

Abstract

On April 18 and 19, 2006, the Independent Multidisciplinary Science Team (IMST) and the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) jointly convened a technical workshop in Corvallis, Oregon on effectiveness monitoring of aquatic habitat and watershed restoration activities. The immediate goal of the workshop was to create an opportunity for monitoring experts and practitioners (scientists, local watershed representatives, and resource specialists) to exchange ideas about effectiveness monitoring of restoration efforts. The longer-term goal for the workshop was to provide background material for the IMST to organize scientific information regarding effectiveness monitoring for ecological restoration activities. OWEB could then use that guidance to evaluate the effectiveness of its restoration programs and to better allocate resources to activities that further the goal of the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds. This report is a synthesis of the workshop discussions.