The Complex nature of the Salmon Restoration Support Program requires participation of individuals from a broad spectrum of disciplines. Three main multidisciplinary areas have been identified for this purpose: Habitat and Watershed interactions, Fish Biology, and Social and Economic Sciences. What follows is a list of research personnel organized by each of these areas. This list is indicative of human resources available, but is by no means exhaustive.

Civil and Environmental Engineering
WSU, Sloan Pullman 99164-2910
(509) 335-6633
Fax: 509-335-7632
E-mail: meb@wsu.edu

Entomology and Natural Resource Sciences
Department of Entomology WSU Pullman 99164-6382 509-335-3711
Fax: 509-335-1009
E-mail: berryman@mail.wsu.edu

Capabilities
The study of fluctuations in salmon abundance with the purpose of understanding the causes of population changes and developing approaches for increasing the level of abundance.
Activities
Analysis of population fluctuations and the explanation of their causes using time series analysis and mathematical modeling.
 

Environmental Science and Regional Planning
Troy 305 Pullman 99164-4430 509-335-8538
Fax: 509-335-7636
E-mail: budd@.wsu.edu

Capabilities
Interdisciplinary perspective on planning, environmental management and decision-making.
Activities
Growth management, water and land use planning, environmental assessment, carrying capacity.

Shulin Chen
Biological Systems Engineering
258 L.J. Smith Hall
Pullman WA 99164-6120
509-335-3743
509-335-2722
E-mail: chens@wsu.edu

Capabilities
I am currently involved salmon conservation or restoration related projects including stream water quality monitoring, watershed assessment, water quality management, and watershed modeling. We have a state certified water quality lab that can help with water quality monitoring and research. I can also contribute to salmon conservation issues in developing watershed management tools and in design and evaluation of best management practices
Activities
Stream water quality monitoring, watershed assessment, waste management, watershed modeling, watershed management optimization, Evaluation of BMPs, conservation aquacuture.

Civil and Environmental Engineering
2710 UNIVERSITY DR RICHLAND
Richland, WA 99352-1671
509-372-7314
E-mail: ahossain@tricity.wsu.edu

Rollin H. Hotchkiss
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Sloan 101
Pullman 99164-2910
509-335-1927
Fax: 509-335-7632
E-mail: rhh@wsu.edu

Capabilities
The facilities at Albrook: 20,000 square feet of modeling space, up to 70 cubic feet per second flow capacity (31,000 GPM), laser and acoustic doppler anemometry; many years combined experience in physical, numerical, and field studies related to flow of water and transport of sediments and contaminants
Activities
Faculty at Albrook have conducted physical, and numerical model studies and field studies for nearly 50 years. Past work focused on testing for dams, spillways, diversions, fish passage structures BEFORE construction; current and future work will rely more on fish passage issues - physical and numerical model studies, and field work.
 

Andrew Ford
Environmental Science & Regional Planning
WSU, Pullman 99164-4430
509-335-7846
fax: 509 335 7636 E-mail: FordA@mail.wsu.edu

Capabilities
I could contribute through the use of systems models to tie the different pieces of the salmon puzzle together.
Activities I use computer simulation to better understand the electric power system in the Pacific Northwest. Most of the models deal with policy making at the Bonneville Power Administration. Several models have been developed for classroom use. They deal with water management and salmon recovery issues.

William C. Kinsel
Mechanical & Materials Engineering
2710 University Drive, Richland, 99352
509-372-7206 Fax: 509-372-7471
E-mail: kinsel@tricity.wsu.edu

Capabilities
Activities
Concepts of engineered habitat for salmon spawning and rearing; thermal analysis of streams, some water quality aspects.

Victor F. Medina
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Tri-Cities Campus 2710 University Dr,
Richland, WA 99352
x27376 FAX: x27471 E-mail: vmedina@tricity.wsu.edu

Capabilities I have a strong interest in environmental issues stemming from agriculture, including studying impacts and designing cost effective solutions. I also have a great interest in water quality issues.
Activities I have initially focussed on conducting water quality studies on irrigation water throughout the mid-Columbia region. From 1997 to 1999, I conducted a water quality study for the South Columbia Basin Irrigation District. Recently, I have obtained a one-year contract to study water quality for the Kennewick Irrigation District, with an option for a second year. In addition, I have submitted an invited proposal to perform a small water quality study for the Columbia Irrigation District. I have written a draft paper on the impact of irrigation plumes from the SCBID on the Columbia River and plan to submit it (after incorporating internal reviewer’s comments) to the Journal of American Water Resources Association on Jan.10. I plan to submit 2 to 3 more papers on this project to journals over the next semester.

Civil and Environmental Engineering
Albrook Lab 25
Pullman 99164-2910
509-335-2144
Fax: 509-335-7632 E-mail: apapanic@wsu.edu

Civil and Environmental Engineering
2710 UNIVERSITY DR
Richland, WA 99352-1671
509-372-7388 E-mail: erykiel@wsu.edu

Claudio O. Stockle

Biological Systems Engineering & Water Research Center
Albrook 202B
Pullman, WA 99164-3002
509-335-9140
Fax: 509-335-1590 E-mail: stockle@wsu.edu

Brian Tissot
Environmental Science & Regional Planning
14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave.
Vancouver 98686
360-546-9611
Fax: 360-546-9037
E-mail: tissot@vancouver.wsu.edu

Capabilities
Statistical design and analysis of monitoring programs; environmental impact assessment
Activities
Human impact assessment; water quality monitoring

Joan Wu Biological Systems Engineering L J Smith 207 P.O. BOX 646120 PULLMAN, WA 99164-6120 Phone: 509-335-5996
Fax: E-mail: jwu@wsu.edu

Fish Biology

Thomas J. Baldwin
Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology
Bustad 437
Pullman 99164-7040
509-335-9696
Fax: 509-335-7424
E-mail: tjb@vetmed.wsu.edu

Capabilities
I am a veterinary pathologist with expertise in diseases of wild and cultured salmonids. The aquatic health section at WSU is the pilot program for USDA backed health inspection.
Activities
I oversee the aquatic animal health program at the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, which performs health inspections and diagnostic assays for salmonids. I also conduct independent research on fish health.

Kenneth Campbell
Biological Systems Engineering; VCAPP
Wegner 205
Pullman 99164-6520
509-335-8011
Fax: 509-335-4650
E-mail: cvselkbc@vetmed.wsu.edu

Capabilities
Aquatic Animal Engineering - Coupling the swimming fish to the aquatic environment for hydraulic engineering purposes
Activities
Biomechanics and physiology of fish swimming as related to hydraulic designs.

Raymond Lee
Zoology
Science 312
Pullman 99164-4236
509-335-5727
Fax: 509-335-3184
E-mail: rlee@mail.wsu.edu

Capabilities
My laboratory has a system for automated measurements of respiration by aquatic organisms (oxygen, carbon dioxide, and ammonia fluxes). In addition, equipment and expertise is available for molecular and biochemical investigations.
Activities
Ecological physiology, comparative physiology and biochemistry
Currently investigating ontogenetic changes in metabolism of rainbow trout by indirect calorimetry (measurements of oxygen, carbon dioxide, ammonia fluxes) in collaboration with Gary Thorgaard.
Interested in relationship between environmental factors (including natural and man-made stressors) on physiology and biochemistry of salmonids.

Sandra Ristow
Animal Sciences
114 Animal Laboratory Building
Pullman 99164-6351
509-335-0165
Fax: 509-335-4246
E-mail: ristow@wsu.edu

Capabilities
I have worked extensively on the infectious hematopoitic necrosis virus (IHNV) which is the most important viral disease in salmonid hatcheries.
Activities
I run a research program in the immunology and disease resistance of salmonid fish. I also teach a course in aquaculture (including hatchery practices) in the WSU Department of Animal Sciences.
Resources
I will be seeking more grant money to work on the research topics. Most recently, we have submitted a proposal for research on the trout genome (as a model for the salmonid genome).

Charles T. Robbins
Natural Resource Sciences and Zoology
Johnson 115
Pullman 99164-4236
509-335-1119
Fax: 509-335-3184
E-mail: ctrobbins@wsu.edu

Capabilities
Ability to look at both the details of the utilization of salmon by other wild animals as well as the broad ecological perspective to quantify the value of salmon to the rest of the ecosystem
Activities
Studied the biology and ecology of the interaction between salmon, brown bears, and trees. Quantified the importance of salmon to bears both currently and historically, and measured the flow of nitrogen from salmon to bears to trees in forests surrounding spawning salmon streams.
Resources
Support consistent with the specific task

Michael Skinner
Center for Reproductive Biology
Science 507B
Pullman 99164-4231
509-335-1524
Fax: 509-335-2176
E-mail: skinner@mail.wsu.edu

Gary Thorgaard
School of Biological Sciences
Heald 205D
Pullman 99164-4236
509-335-7438
Fax: 509-335-3184
E-mail: thorglab@wsu.edu

Capabilities
General knowledge of salmon issues from teaching and research experiences. Specific expertise in genetic studies with trout and salmon.
Activities
Genetic research with trout and salmon. Use of DNA markers for population identification. Development of methods for sperm cryopreservation and use of those methods for gene banking, in conjunction with the Nez Perce tribe. Genetic mapping and investigation of the genetic basis of adaptive differences among populations.
Resources
Research funding for genetic research. Willing to cooperate in a class on salmon conservation issues.

Paul Verrell
Zoology
Eastlick 365
Pullman 99164-4236
509-335-4644
Fax: 509-335-3184
E-mail: verrell@wsu.edu

Capabilities
I have extensive experience in observational and experimental studies of animal behavior (both social and sexual).
Activities
While I have not worked specifically on salmonid fish, I have considerable experience in the behavioral ecology of reproduction in other ectotherms.
Resources
Financial support for graduate students would be most useful. I have much of the equipment needed for quantitative analyses of behavior, and so would require only a little further support in this regard.

Chair Faculty in Community Leadership
201W. Patison Port Hadlock 98339 360-379-5610
Fax: 360-379-5617
E-mail: kbaril@.wsu.edu

Jeff Crane
History
Wilson 301
Pullman 99164-4030
509-335-5139
Fax: 509-335-4171
E-mail: jlcrane@mail.wsu.edu

Capabilities
Activities
Master thesis was on efforts to restore the Elwha River in western Washington, one of the flashpoints in the salmon debate in recent years. Dissertation will expand on the thesis. Focuses on history of salmon use in the Pacific Northwest, their iconization as symbols of the NW and how their value impacts resource management decisions.

Lana Thomas Cruse
Cooperative Extension
207 W Tacoma Street
Ellensburg 98926
509-962-7507
Fax: 509-962-7574
E-mail: ltcruse@wsu.edu

Capabilities
Organizational skills to offer a program that represents all sides of the issue with factual information and/or diverse perspectives.
Activities
"Experiencing Water Resources...A Guide to Your River Basin", curriculum for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students.
Master Watershed Steward program trains community members to educate others to understand and become involved in local watershed issues.
Resources
A grant to fund someone to cover my regular responsibilities, allowing me to be more involved in water resource educational programs

Scott V. Fedale
CAHE Information Department
401 Hulbert Hall
P O Box 646244
Pullman WA 99164-6244
509-335-2952
509-335-2863
E-mail: fedale@wsu.edu

Capabilities
My expertise in the area of communications/telecommunications can be of benefit to this effort
Activities
I am involved in the outreach efforts attached to this subject via the provision of support services in the area of communications, telecommunications, etc. Specifically, I provided the overall technical planning and supervision for WSU's cooperation with KCTS-TV, Seattle, in the production of an electronic town hall meeting on salmon issues on March 15 which linked up Seattle via the KCTS television studio; our studio in T-101 in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Building; our branch campuses at the Tri-Cities, Vancouver and Spokane, and a number of our satellite downlink sites within our Cooperative Extension satellite network located in county and regional offices throughout Washington State.
I have committed to continue to work with this group on how to use telecommunications to help in the discussion and exchange of information on this topic.

Kay Haaland
Cooperative Extension
306 S. First St.
Mount Vernon 98273
360-428-4270
Fax: 360-428-4263
E-mail: kayh@co.skagit.wa.us

Capabilities
Facilitator, mediator, public issues education methodology and dispute resolution. Designing and facilitating collaborative processes and/or working with others to do the same, facilitating consensus building around a difficult issue and/or teaching the skills.
Activities
I am a public issues educator, a professional facilitator and mediator. I facilitate and teach collaborative problem solving, issue-based problem solving, multi-party conflict resolution, public issues dispute resolution, issue framing and related topics. I have been involved in watershed management planning, did some consensus training work with growth management citizen committees, and have helped to organize and train local groups to work on public issues. I put on monthly forums in Skagit County and we covered salmon and the clean water act during the last 6 months.
Resources
TIME, my time is spoken for until the spring of 2000 unless I negotiate some commitments I have made in my current plan of work. Obviously money will be needed for travel, supplies, etc. for whatever I and others decide to do together. We also need introductions into communities where these programs will be beneficial and to link with local extension faculty and/or others to do educational or facilitative work.

Jill McCluskey
Agricultural Economics
Hulbert 211J
Pullman 99164-6210
509-335-2835
Fax: 509 335 1173
E-mail: mccluskey@wsu.edu

Capabilities
Economic analysis
Activities
Environmental & natural resource economics and policy
Resources
Reduced teaching load.

Barry C. Moore
Natural Resource Sciences Johnson 189
Pullman 99164-6410
509-335-4006
Fax
E-mail: bcmoore@wsu.edu Capabilities
Activities
Lake and stream ecology and restoration, aquatic ecology, watershed management, environmental education, riparian/stream interactions, aquatic pollution ecology.

 Donald D. Nelson
Animal Sciences
Clark 121
Pullman 99164-6310
509-335-2922
Fax: 509-335-1082
E-mail: nelsond@wsu.edu

Capabilities
Facilitation, decision making process, visioning, consensus building, rural economic development, principles of sustainability and ecosystem restoration.
Activities
Since January 1995, I have been the Director of a statewide Kellogg funded Integrated Farming Systems/Holistic Management Project. This project has focused on building capacity in 158 ranchers, farmers, tribal members, state/federal agency personnel, extension faculty and environmentalists. The participants have received training and experience in the areas of holistic decision making, consensus building, leadership development, rural economic development and implementation of the principles of sustainability. The next phase of this project is proposed to focus on the Endangered Species Act and the Clean Water Act in a four-state area (Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California). This project will be called "Creating a Sustainable Future for Fish, Water and People". Its primary focus will on building capacity in stakeholders to enable them to more effectively achieve goals that are concurrently economically viable, ecologically sound and socially acceptable. This effort is not intended to replace any existing effort, but to complement them.
Resources
I am currently working to develop support and funding for our Phase II effort.

Jerry Newman
Human Development
P O Box 646236
Pullman WA 99164-6236
509-335-2800
509-335-2808
E-mail: newmanj@mail.wsu.edu

Capabilities
The ability to design and implement youth education curriculum and workshops
Activities
Western Regional 4-H Sportfishing Workshop: WSU hosted 124 university faculty, staff, and volunteers from the 11 western states in May 1999 at Port Orchard, WA. The curriculum at the conference included biology, habitat, environmental issues, and the impact of peoples on the cold and warm water fish species.
WSU 4-H Program will hold it's first 4-H Sportfishing workshop Oct 8-9, 1999 at Sun Lakes in central WA.
State wide 4-H environmental education youth enrollment is: Environmental Stewardship: 2797; Water Conservation: 2471; Soil and Minerals: 166; Waste Management: 226.

Dean Pittenger
CAHE-Computer Resource Unit
Hulbert Hall 303
Pullman WA 99164-6244
509-335-9214 Email: dpit@wsu.edu

Denney Rutherford
Hotel & Restaurant
315 SW Mountainview Dr, Pullman 99163
509-332-5920
E-mail: denneyford@wsu.edu

Robert Simmons
Cooperative Extension - Thurston County
1835 Black Lake Blvd, Suite F
Olympia 98512
360-704-7786
Fax: 360-704-7778
E-mail: simmons@wsu.edu

Capabilities
Capacity to develop public outreach programs - locally and regionally.
Activities
Public Outreach - I have provided 8 public workshops to educate landowners and decision makers on salmon issues in the southwest Puget Sound Region.
Developed, produced and broadcast statewide a televised program on salmon issues with the WSU Water Quality Management Team, WSU CAHE Information Department and KCTS TV on March 15, 1999. As part of the overall effort, 14 WSU Cooperative Extension offices hosted local town hall meetings where the program provided a meaningful basis for discussing actions necessary to address salmon issues at the local level. The 605 local meeting participants represented many different interests and perspectives. In some cases a substantive dialogue was established on how they can address these issues together with others in the community.
I have developed a binder of resource information relevant to salmon life cycles, factors that affect salmon and background on the Endangered Species Act and its implications. This binder has been sent to all WSU Cooperative Extension Offices and has been used by People for Salmon and WA Fish and Wildlife in their Public outreach programs.
A faculty/staff training program on salmon issues was conducted in Vancouver on April 15, 1999. This program involved other relevant agencies and organizations working on salmon issues. There were 28 participants. Another program, in cooperation with Washington State Conservation Districts is planned for July 7, 1999 in Leavenworth.
Resources
A short coherent set of background materials - i.e. an 8 page bulletin that explains in layman's terms the information relevant to salmon life cycles, factors that affect salmon and background on the Endangered Species Act and its implications.

John Tarnai
Social & Economic Sciences Research Center
Wilson 133C
Pullman 99164-4014
509-335-1511
Fax: 509-335-0116
E-mail: tarnai@wsu.edu

Capabilities
Knowledge of survey design and public opinion methodology.
Activities
Conducted public opinion surveys about water related and other environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest region and the nation.
Resources
Funding

Roger Veseth
Extension Conservation Tillage Specialist University of Idaho - Plant, Soil and Entomological Sciences Dept.
Moscow, ID 83844-2339
208-885-6386
Fax: 208-885-7760
E-mail: rveseth@uidaho.edu

Activities
Extension education and applied research program to accelerate the development and transfer of new technologies for conservation tillage and direct seed intensive cropping systems to producers, extension agents, conservation district supervisors, NRCS staff and agricultural service industry representatives. Program focus is on the dryland cropping regions. Primary region of responsibility is eastern Washington and northern Idaho, although efforts are made to disseminate information to all applicable cropping regions in the two states, and in northeastern Oregon in cooperation with OSU extension specialists.
Resources
Additional operational funding, on-farm testing and educational equipment, and technical support.

Others: To learn more about how NW agricultural research and educational programs like the PNW STEEP (Solutions To Environmental and Economic Problems) conservation farming research and educational program in Idaho, Oregon and Washington can help control dryland agriculture problems affecting salmon, contact David Bezdicek, WSU Soil Microbiologist and Co-Coordinator of the STEEP Technical Coordinating Committee. His phone is 335-3644 and email (bezdicek@wsu.edu).

Philip Wandschneider
Agricultural Economics
Hulbert 111H
Pullman 99164-6210
509-335-1906
Fax: 509-335-1173
E-mail: pwandsch@mail.wsu.edu

Capabilities
Water policy evaluation and specifically the valuation of non-marketed (environmental) goods and services.
Activities
Multiple use Columbia River Management. Costs and benefits of salmon restoration.
Resources
Depends on activity.