Field and Flow Day 2: 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, Tuesday, June 10:
Continental Breakfast
7:30 – 8:30AM
Fresh fruit display Daily selection of breakfast pastries Assorted muffins Yogurt, and house-made granola.
Table Discussions
8:30 – 9:00AM
Opening Plenary
9:00 – 9:15AM
Joenne McGerr, Ecology, delivering day two opening remarks.
WA Department of Ecology
9:15 – 10:30AM
Floodplains by Design Overview, Grants, and the Flood Control Account Assistance Program.
Site Tours
11:00AM – 3:00PM
Option A: Grouse Creek Ranch, A Unique Reach Scale Project on Hangman Creek The Grouse Creek Ranch restoration project on Hangman Creek is a reach-scale project that has unique potential in the watershed. The project site is located approximately 13 miles south of the City of Spokane and is just upstream from Rock Creek, which is a major tributary of Hangman Creek.
Option B: Waikiki Springs Nature Reserve, Little Spokane River. After consulting with experts in forest management, wildlife habitat, water resource management, and cultural history, Spokane Tribe, WDFW, and Inland Northwest Land Conservancy have created an extensive, multi-year management plan for the area that will help restore areas that have been damaged by overuse.
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.