Field and Flow Day 1: Strengthening Community & Statewide Collaboration

We’ve got some fresh updates to help you prepare for Field and Flow!
Event Webpage: https://floodplainsbydesign.org/field-and-flow-fbd-convening-2025/
Check out the latest info on speakers, site tours, and more.
Full Event Program:
The full program is now attached to this calendar invite as a PDF. It includes the venue map, keynotes speakers, presentations, and site tour information. We can’t wait to connect, learn, and see you all soon!
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Join us for Field and Flow, a free two-day, in-person convening of partners working to restore and protect Washington’s floodplains. This collaborative event will bring together Tribal staff, Washington Department of Ecology, floodplain managers, ecological restoration specialists, and community leaders to connect, learn, and advance shared solutions for resilient watersheds. Together, we’ll strengthen the relationships needed to move this work forward.
Agenda, Monday, June 9:
Welcome to the Flow
12:45 – 1:30PM
Opening remarks from DR Michel (Upper Columbia United Tribes) and Curt Holmes (Kalispel Tribe Vice Chairman)
In the Field
1:30 – 2:30PM
Speakers from around the state share insights on their integrated Floodplain Management projects at different stages of implementation.
Stevens County (MJ Braley & Adam Cares),
Pierce County (Kristin Williamson, Kathleen Berger),
Okanogan (Lee Webster) and Columbia County (Catherine Billor)
Break
2:30 – 3:00PM
Defunking the Flow
3:00 – 3:30PM
Brief presentation on the development of the Columbia County CFHMP, with a focus on challenges and opportunities to use integrated floodplain management strategies to reduce the need for dredging within the City of Dayton’s Touchet River levee system (Marjorie Wolfe).
Permit Me to Restore
3:30 – 4:00PM
Breaking down barriers to habitat restoration and hazard mitigation.
For the Fish
4:00 – 5:00PM
A conversation about the Intertribal Effort to Restore Fish Passage in the Upper Columbia (John Sirois, Tom Biladeau, Conor Giorgi, and Jake Brown)
Evening Reception
5:00 – 7:00PM – Remarks from Director Sixkiller and Senator Riccelli and Friends of Floodplains Award
Location: Northern Quest Casino, Spokane Washington
Cost to Attend: Free.
RSVP: https://wkf.ms/3EzHb46
Rideshare Sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AkEZkrS4_q5w2WU4KCViMVvPIo07_iao24nLxsIXOYM/edit?usp=sharing
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We’ve secured discounted room rates at Northern Quest Casino for attendees of Field and Flow: Strengthening Community and Statewide Collaboration. There is limited availability, so please book ASAP.
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$139/night
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Call (509) 481-6000 to book
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Mention Bonneville Environmental Foundation or Booking ID 33121
Important: You must book by phone to receive the discounted rate – online bookings cannot apply the discount. If you are interested in receiving government per diem rate rooms, please email Austin (abernales@b-e-f.org).
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We are proud partners with Alaska Airlines and gladly offer a 5% discount using meeting code: ECMO328 for flights to and from Spokane between June 7-11.