Seattle 2011 AFS Program

Welcome to the
American Fisheries Society
141st Annual Meeting

Hosted by:

Table of Contents
Welcome
Mayor, Director and Governor’s Welcome �� 1
President’s Welcome �� 2
Division and Chapter Welcome �� 3
Co-chairs’ Welcome�� 4
About AFS �� 5
AFS 2011 Planning Team �� 6
Getting Started
Registration Hours �� 8
Information Booth �� 8
International Guests �� 8
Internet Access, Internet Lounge �� 9
AFS 2011 on the Web, Online Resources �� 9
Social Responsibility �� 9
In and Around Seattle �� 10
Childcare and Family Services �� 12
Instructions for Presenters and Conveners �� 14
AFS 2012 Twin Cities, Minnesota�� 15

Maps and Area Information
Downtown Seattle �� 17
Washington State Convention Center Parking and Vicinity �� 18
Washington State Convention Center 1st Floor �� 19
Washington State Convention Center 3rd Floor �� 20
Washington State Convention Center 4th Floor �� 21
Washington State Convention Center 6th Floor �� 22
The Conference Center �� 23
The Sheraton Hotel �� 24
Local Transportation, Seattle Transit System �� 25

Schedule at a Glance
Listing �� 27

Events and Activities
Plenary Session �� 31
Social Events
Welcome to Seattle Social �� 33
Trade Show and Poster Social �� 33
Student Career Fair and Social �� 33
HTI’s Fish Fest! Social �� 34
Grand ‘Space Needle’ Progressive Social �� 34
Good-Bye Seattle, Hello Twin Cities Social �� 34
Student Events
Best Student Paper Symposium and Poster Session �� 35
Student-Mentor Happy Hour �� 35

Events and Activities (continued)
Student Colloquium and Student-Mentor Lunch �� 35
Career Fair and Student Social �� 36
Student Workers �� 36
Live and Silent Auctions and Raffle �� 37
5K Spawning Fun Run �� 37
AFS Business Meetings
Parent Society �� 38
Western Division �� 38
Washington-British Columbia Chapter �� 38
Scientific Tours �� 39
Continuing Education Program �� 42

Trade Show
Listing �� 47

Symposia Abstracts
Abstracts �� 59
Contributed Paper Sessions �� 88

Oral Presentations
Monday, September 5 �� 89
Tuesday, September 6 �� 97
Wednesday, September 7 �� 113
Thursday, September 8 �� 129

Posters
Room Maps �� 143
Poster List �� 147

Author Index
Listing �� 167

We Sincerely Thank Our Supporters

ASF 2011 Sponsors
Gray Whale - $25,000 to $50,000 Lingcod - $2,500 +
US Fish and Wildlife Service Sonotronics
Smith-Root, Inc� Anchor QEA
US Geological Survey R2 Resources, Inc�
NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service Northwest Hydraulics Consultants
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Columbia Basin Fish and Wildlife Authority
Trout Unlimited
Whale Shark - $15,000 + Washington Forest Protection Association
AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc� Miller Ecological Consultants, Inc�
U�S� Forest Service Great Lakes Fisheries Commission
Hart Crowser, Inc�
Pacific Halibut - $10,000 + Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fisheries Commission
Northwest Marine Technology Pacific Seafood
Alaska Department of Fish and Game Wildlife Computers
US Bureau of Land Management Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
HTI – Hydroacoustic Technology, Inc� State of the Salmon
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
Golder Associates Yelloweye Rockfish - $1,000 +
Bristol Bay Processors and Promoters Oregon Chapter AFS
Alaska Airlines Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Colorado Division of Wildlife
Chinook Salmon - $5,000 + Shoshone Bannock Tribes
Cardno Entrix Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc�
Floy Tag & Mfg�, Inc� Seattle Public Utilities
ICF International EPRI – Electric Power Research Institute
Weyerhaeuser Oregon State University
HDR, Inc�
Sound Metrics Cutthroat Trout - $500 +
Pebble Partnership Alaska Chapter AFS
Meacham Foundation Idaho Chapter AFS
Trident Seafoods Utah Chapter AFS
Biosonics Parametrix
Vemco Potlatch Corporation
Marine Stewardship Council Arizona/New Mexico Chapter AFS
Blue Mountain Cider Company Cal/Neva Chapter AFS
Salmon Recovery Funding Board Forest & Channel Metrics, Inc�
North Pacific Research Board University of Washington – School of Aquatic and Fisheries
Taylor Shellfish Sciences
Wiley-Blackwell Deschutes Brewery
Norwegian Commercial Club
7 Seas Brewery
Onefishtwofish.net
GeoEngineers

Organizations Contributing Their Employees’ Time
AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc� HTI– Hydroacoustic Technology, Inc�
Cramer Fish Sciences Margenex International
Tacoma City Light Northwest Marine Technology
Smith-Root, Inc� Pacific Northwest National Laboratories
NOAA Fisheries U�S� Geological Survey
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Biosonics, Inc�
U�S� Fish and Wildlife Service Anchor QEA
Landau Associates U�S� Forest Service
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Meacham Foundation
Hart-Crowser, Inc� Keith Wolf Associates
Skillings – Connelly Marine Stewardship Council
University of Washington Kintama Research
Columbia Basin Fish & Wildlife Authority Eric Knudsen, Consulting Fisheries Scientist
Wayne Hubert Consulting Fishhead Graphics
Colorado Division of Wildlife

Welcome to the Emerald City in the great State of Washington

On behalf of the City of Seattle, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the State of Washington,
we are proud to welcome you to the 141st Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society (AFS). It has been
more than 50 years since we have had this honor. We believe Puget Sound, Lake Washington, the Hiram
M. Chittenden Locks, and its friendly citizens make Seattle a unique and beautiful city, a perfect setting for
this meeting.

Our respective agencies have many programs with hundreds of dedicated staff involved with protecting/restoring
urban and rural habitats, restoring salmon runs, and preserving, protecting, and perpetuating our state’s fish,
shellfish and other marine and freshwater resources.

You have an exciting and engaging conference program planned during your stay. We hope that you take some
time to enjoy Seattle and the surrounding Puget Sound-Cascade-Olympic landscapes and the many attractions,
including outdoor adventure and fishing opportunities and several educational field trips. The Greater Seattle
environment is a perfect setting to discuss your conference theme: “New Frontiers in Fisheries Management
and Ecology: Leading the Way in a Changing World”.

When you have completed your regional sight-seeing and taken advantage of the many social venues
planned through the city, we hope you enjoy some of the renowned entertainment and art attractions. We
have fabulous dining, world-class museums and innovative art galleries. Seattle is one of the favorite travel
destinations in the western U.S.

During your stay, please join us in thanking the AFS leaders, and host chapter (Washington-British Columbia)
whose hard work has provided an opportunity for the nation’s top researchers, aquatic science field practi-
tioners, and managers to engage others from around the world in presenting the state of fishery and aquatic
science through the largest and best Annual Meeting in AFS history.

Best Regards,

Mike McGinn Phil Anderson Christine Gregoire
Mayor Director Governor
City of Seattle WA Dept. Fish and Wildlife State of Washington

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President's Welcome
New Frontiers in Fisheries Management and Ecology:
Leading the Way in a Changing World

I am pleased to extend a heartfelt, personal welcome to all
attending the 141st Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries
Society. It was 58 years ago in 1954 when the Society last
met in Seattle and that is way too long. The Pacific Northwest
offers a beautiful setting with tremendous opportunities for
touring, sightseeing, and many fishing opportunities. The City
of Seattle is extremely attractive and the people are quite
friendly. The Seattle Convention Center is a large, modern
facility that can easily accommodate the record number of
attendees, probably the largest number ever to attend an
AFS meeting. What a place to spend a few days, learn the
latest developments in our profession, do the business of our
Society, and have a good time!

We will begin the meeting with the plenary session and an
invocation by the Muckleshoot Tribe, tying us to the natural
and spiritual realms of this region. The invocation will be
Wayne Hubert
followed with welcoming comments by the King County Executive and
presentations of the Society’s most prestigious awards. Then, the principal feature, talks by four honored
speakers challenging us as we think about the frontiers of fisheries management and ecology.This is a plenary
session you don't want to miss!

I am extremely excited about the program, the diverse array of topics and the sheer size. Because of our
location in a coastal city of the Pacific Northwest, much of the program focuses on regional leadership on
topics, such as the ecology and management of Puget Sound, the Columbia River, and Pacific salmon, but the
totality of the program addresses the big issues and emerging knowledge in fisheries science and management
in both marine and freshwater systems. The program includes an unprecedented 94 symposia of 1/4 to 2
days in length and over 700 contributed papers resulting in over 1,700 platform presentations with 24-29
concurrent sessions each day. On top of this, there are 450 posters that can be enjoyed and absorbed at
leisure. This is beyond a doubt the largest and most diverse program ever at an annual meeting of the Society
and the Program Committee worked above and beyond the call of duty to organize it.

Do not miss the socials. The Local Arrangements Committee has some tremendous evening gatherings
planned for us, especially the Wednesday evening social at the site of the Space Needle and the Experience
Music Project. I look forward to seeing you at these gatherings.

So, let's learn as much as we can about the emerging frontiers of fisheries management and ecology, catch up
with old friends, make new friends, and do a little to make the world a better place for all. The AFS is a Society
of unbelievably friendly people and Seattle can't be beat. Have a great time.

Wayne Hubert
President
American Fisheries Society

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Division and Chapter Welcome

Welcome to Seattle and AFS 2011

Welcome, all, to the Pacific Northwest! On behalf of the entire AFS 2011 Planning Committee and many
volunteers who are making this record-breaking annual meeting the best ever, we thank you for visiting Seattle.
The opportunities abound, as you share your work and life with others, see old friends and make new ones,
and spend this week enriching yourself and your profession. We know you will not be disappointed with your
adventures in the Pacific Northwest.

Four years ago, many individuals began planning an outstanding conference that folks would not forget.
General meeting chairs, Cleve Steward and Larry Dominguez, along with Eric Knudsen, Dave Ward, Craig
Busack, and other members of our Planning Committee have worked extremely hard over this time frame
to develop an exciting, diverse, and timely conference program for you to engage in during your stay in the
Emerald City. Please join us in thanking the many individuals that have invested countless hours to make your
experience in Seattle a memorable one.

The highlights of this week will occur in downtown Seattle, with multiple opportunities to explore other parts of
Puget Sound County. Our conference, “New Frontiers in Fisheries Management and Ecology: Leading the Way in
a Changing World”, will be held at the Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) in the heart of the city. The
WSCC is close to several Seattle landmarks, great restaurants, and tourist and educational facilities. We look
forward to seeing and visiting with you during the conference.

On behalf of AFS President Wayne Hubert, the Western Division of AFS, and the members of the Washington-
British Columbia AFS Chapter, we bid you a most sincere welcome to Seattle for AFS 2011!

Mark Pedersen Lori M. Martin
President President
Washington-British Columbia AFS Chapter Western Division AFS

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Co-chairs’ Welcome

A Most Heartfelt Welcome!

By now, you have been bombarded with “This is
the biggest and best AFS meeting ever!” so we
will not belabor the point further. The conference
speaks for itself. It showcases, as in years past,
the best AFS has to offer. We hope that you will
immerse yourself in the meeting, enjoy its many
aspects, and find fulfillment in the company of
your peers.

We would like to pay tribute to members of the
Local Arrangements and Program committees for
this year’s meeting, identified on page 6 of this
program, by paraphrasing Winston Churchill: Larry Dominguez & Cleve Steward
“Never in the history of AFS was so much owed by
so many to so few…” Ok, so maybe this is not the
perfect quote, but in truth this year’s meeting organizers battled long odds (read “the economy”) in pulling this
annual meeting together. Several factors contributed to our success. President Wayne Hubert’s leadership
and the direction and capable assistance provided by AFS Executive Director Gus Rassam and his staff were
critical factors, as was the outpouring of financial support by our many sponsors. But above all, it was the dedi-
cation and outstanding effort of the people who served on the Local Arrangements and Program committees,
and the unprecedented number of you who submitted abstracts and registered for the annual meeting, that
enabled us to persevere. Everyone here; indeed, each and every AFS member, should be immensely proud of
the outcome. The success of this annual meeting is evident not only in the number and quality of its many sym-
posia, oral presentations, and posters, but also in the opportunities offered by the special meetings, trade show
exhibits, continuing education courses and workshops, fieldtrips, student activities, and evening socials.

There is no doubt that annual meetings of the AFS have an energizing effect on those who participate in them.
They disseminate information, foster camaraderie, and – irrespective of our age, status, or background – reju-
venate us and strengthen our commitment to our profession, to each other, and to society. New relationships
are forged, old acquaintances are renewed, and the ties that bind us, strengthened. Given the current malaise
of the global economy and the inordinate pressure it puts on our jobs and the environment, it is all the more
important that we remain focused, articulate, and effective as professionals. We would do well to emulate
Churchill, who famously offered “blood, toil, tears and sweat” in the service of his country. We ask you to join
us in rededicating ourselves to managing our fisheries and aquatic resources for the betterment of all.

Thank you,

Cleve Steward and Larry Dominguez
Local Arrangements Committee Co-Chairs

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About the American Fisheries Society

The mission of the American Fisheries Society is to advance sound science, promote professional development,
and disseminate science-based fisheries information for the global protection, conservation, and sustainability
of fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems.

The American Fisheries Society (AFS), founded in 1870, is the oldest and largest professional society
representing fisheries scientists and managers. AFS promotes scientific research and scientifically-informed
management of fisheries resources and aquatic ecosystems that leads to their preservation, conservation, and
sustainability, as well as optimum use and enjoyment by the public. It encourages a comprehensive education
for fisheries scientists and carries out a continuing education program for practicing scientists and managers.

AFS publishes some of the world’s leading fisheries research journals and books. AFS organizes scientific
meetings where research findings are reported and discussed. In addition to these primary functions, the
Society has many other programs in areas such as professional certification, public affairs, and public
information. Four geographic divisions and well over 100 chapters, student subunits, and sections carry out
the mission of the Society at regional, local, and special interest levels.

Wayne Hubert
President

William Fisher
President Elect

John Boreman
First Vice-President

Robert Hughes
Second Vice-President

Don Jackson
Past President

American Fisheries Society Staff:

Gus Rassam
Executive Director

Juanita Flick, Sarah Gilbert-Fox, Gail Goldberg, Elden Hawkes, Jr., Laura Hendee, Tia Hollis,
Shawn Johnston, Debby Lehman, Aaron Lerner, Jackie Machado, Tanya Nading, Eva Przygodzki,
Denise Spencer, Kurt West, Howard Williams, Kathryn Winkler

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Planning Team
AFS 2011 Planning Team
141st Annual Meeting, Seattle Washington

General Meeting
Cleve Steward and Larry Dominguez, Co-chairs

The Planning Committee wishes to extend their utmost appreciation for hundreds of volunteers that
contributed to the planning and operation of this conference. No such event is possible without the
combined energy of these exceptional individuals.

Program Committee
Craig Busack and Dave Ward, Co-chairs

Dave Ward Contributed Papers Kurt Fresh Abstract Management
Pete Bisson Symposia Kim Hyatt Scheduling, Proofing
Steve Schroder Posters Charles Anderson 2012 Program Chair

Continuing Education Kathryn Winkler, Dan Dauwalter
Bob McClure, Liason

Accommodations/Convention Center Mark LaRiviere, Chair
Master Scheduler Mark Celedonia
Room Arrangements Amy Mai
Hospitality Tammy Mackey
Child Care Aimee Fullerton
International Guests Lourdes Rugge

Socials and Entertainment Mike Holliman, Chair
Kevin Scribner, Eric Knudsen, Scott Blankenship,
Caroline Mercado, Katy Doctor, Rob Pastorek

Spawning Run Jim Shannon, Chair
Brian Bellgraph, Miranda Plumb

Tours and Transportation Jeff Duda, Carl Ostberg, Co-chairs

Budget and Finance Norma Jean Sands, Chair
Mary Buckman, Dave Ward, Mark Pedersen, Eric Knudsen

Information Management Shivonne Nesbit, Chair
Information Team Evan Arntzen, Brian Burke, Brad Thompson, John Stephenson

Registration Eva Przygodzki, Brian Burke

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Fundraising Eric Knudsen, Chair
Carl Burger, Bob Danehy, Mark Pedersen, Jim Humphreys,
Yvonne Muirhead, Chuck Meacham, Brad Thompson,
Western Division and WA-BC Chapter

Skinner Auction and Raffle Megan Moore, Greg Blair, Co-chairs
Mike Wert, Kevin Scribner, Dan Avervill, Dustin Hinson,
Terry Baltzell

T-Shirts Chez Tuniclilffe, Chair
Lori H. Barrett, Iris Kemp, Morgan Bond, Miranda Plumb

Student Activities Neala Kendall, Chair
Eric Larson, Meryl Mims, Rachel Hovel, Laura Twardochleb,
Jesse Fischer, Thomas Pool, Megan Stachura, Justin Huff,
Jim Shannon, Morgan Bond, Iris Kemp, Emily Pizzichemi

Volunteer/Student Workers Todd Kassler, Chair

Promotions Jessica Hayden-Spear, Chair
Lori H. Barrett, Rich Grost, Mark Pedersen, John Lombard,
Lori Martin, Wayne and Cynthia Rankin

Fisheries Magazine Amanda Cronin

Program Guide Mary Buckman, Chair
Lori H. Barrett (Fishhead Graphics), Committee member writers

Signage Michelle Havey, Katy Doctor, Kathleen Neely, Brandon Jensen,
Hans Hurn, Lori H. Barrett

Social and Environ. Responsibility Brian Missildine, Chair
Lisa Harlan, Miranda Plumb, Ann Stephenson, Megan Moore

Trade Show Shawn Johnston, Geraldine Vander Haegen, Sean Janson,
Eric Knudsen, Eric Munday, Ed Belcher

Website Lori Martin, Chair
Bryan Bougher, Web Master

Administrative Assistant Christina Iverson

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Getting Started

Registration

The Registration Desk is located at the Skybridge Room 4D on the 4th floor of the Washington State Convention
Center. Hours for the Registration Desk are:

Saturday, September 3 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, September 4 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Monday, September 5 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday, September 6 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, September 7 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday, September 8 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Registered participants are required to wear their badges for all conference events. Please go to the Registra-
tion Desk if you lose your badge.

Information Booth

If you have questions about the meeting, the Information Booth is your source. Located near the Registration
Desk and also on the 6th floor East Lobby, the hours are:

Sunday, September 4 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday, September 8 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

International Guests

The International Guests Subcommittee and the International Fisheries Section
(IFS) of the American Fisheries Society extend a warm welcome to all interna-
tional guests attending the 141st Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries
Society. We hope you enjoy your time in Seattle and that it is filled with inter-
esting technical presentations and engaging workshops; exciting socials; and
maybe even a 5-kilometer run along the shoreline of Puget Sound.

The International Fisheries Section of the American Fisheries Society will hold
their annual business meeting and social on Tuesday September 6th from 6:30
PM – 10:00 PM in Room 305 and 608, respectively, of the Washington State
Convention Center. The business meeting will be from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM and will
include updates on the activities of the section in 2010/11. We invite all international guests to attend and learn
about present and future international AFS activities. The social will immediately follow with complimentary hors
d’oeuvres and beverages.

All guests, both international and non-international, are welcome to attend the IFS business meeting and social
and learn about the international activities of AFS. We look forward to your involvement and participation!

For more information about the IFS or any last-minute-planned international activities in Seattle, please contact
Lourdes Rugge at LRugge@ecorpconsulting.com or Brian Bellgraph at brian.bellgraph@gmail.com.
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Internet Access

For the convenience of meeting attendees, wireless internet service is available near the Registration Desk in
the Washington State Convention Center’s Skybridge (Room 4D) and in the AFS Tradeshow area (Rooms 4E
and 4F). Additionally, an Internet Lounge with eight kiosks is available Monday through Wednesday:

Internet Lounge Hours and Locations

Monday, September 5th 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM WSCC 4E
Tuesday, September 6th 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM WSCC 4E
Wednesday, September 7th 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM WSCC 4E
Wednesday, September 7th 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM WSCC 4D

A limited number of printers are available for reasonably small print jobs. Substantial print jobs can be handled
at a FedEx Kinkos commercial print shop on the street level within the Washington State Convention Center
complex.

Look on the Web for ALL the Program Details! Online Resources

For this meeting AFS has contracted with Conference Exchange™ (CONFEX) for program and scheduling sup-
port. If you are a presenter or symposium organizer, you have already submitted a proposal and/or abstract
through CONFEX via links on the meeting website (http://afs2011.org/). The online presentation submission
process has been through CONFEX links on the site.

You probably have noticed the complete searchable program listing on the site, provided and maintained by
CONFEX. If you haven’t seen this online program listing, we encourage you to take a look as soon as possible.
Because of the size of the program, and in an effort to minimize our environmental impact, the information in
this program guide is limited. The program grid, for example, lists only presenting authors and in some cases
lists abbreviated rather than full titles. Similarly, only presenting authors are listed in the author index, and only
symposium abstracts are included. However, abstracts for all oral presentations and posters and the full list of
authors is included in the online program listing. The Program Committee updates the program listing through-
out the meeting as changes occur.

In addition, another CONFEX product called Personal Scheduler is available through the program listing link on
the site (afs.confex.com/afs/2011/webprogram/start.html). Personal Scheduler allows you to browse through
the program and select talks, meetings, events and socials that you would like to attend. The Personal Sched-
uler will highlight conflicts and then you can either print your personal schedule or download it to your favorite
electronic device.

Social Responsibility: Holding Ourselves Accountable

What is social responsibility and how does it apply to this AFS meeting? When large groups of people come
together in one place for a short duration of time, they can use vast amounts of resources while travelling to
the location; eating, sleeping and traveling at the location; and producing materials for the event. Along with our
Planning Team and venues – take this week to “Go Green”. Major green initiatives include:

• Well-planned, current and information rich web site to reduce the need for printed material.
• Program printed on recycled paper with minimal colored ink.
• Electronic abstract availability.
• Completely biodegradable badges and lanyards that can be reused.
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• Meeting bags composed of 51-100% recycled material.
• BPA-free stainless steel water bottles for meeting participants to use at the meeting and as a conference
souvenir.
• Carpool-rideshare program on the web and other publicity about transportation options to get to Seattle
and the Washington State Convention Center.
• Nearby social events for light footprint transportation.
• Awareness of the many alternate modes of transportation in Seattle, including walking, cycling and public
transportation routes.
• Use of locally produced food and beverages, including donated products from regional fish companies.

The Washington State Convention Center is dedicated to operating in an eco-friendly manner. They routinely RE-
CYCLE cardboard, plastic, metal and glass and compost food-waste. Their facilities were recently upgraded with
energy efficient lighting to REDUCE energy consumption. Seattle was able to REUSE already disturbed land and
create this community asset by building the Center over an existing 12-lane freeway and adding over 3 acres of
indoor and outdoor gardens. The recently-built Conference Center exceeds LEED Silver Certification.

The Seattle Sheraton is also proud of its eco-friendly commitment. Implemented in 1993, Sheraton Seattle’s
recycling program is designed to collect plastic, paper, cardboard, aluminum, fluorescent light bulbs, toner
cartridges, oil, batteries, and pallets. Composting bins are located in all food service areas. The Sheraton uses
low-flow faucets, showerheads and toilets and a highly efficient energy management system to reduce their
carbon footprint.

The venues selected for offsite events have taken steps to minimize their environmental impact and be informa-
tion resources for the public. The Seattle Center, home of the Space Needle and Experience Music Project, has
a Master Plan in place that emphasizes ecological systems in all landscape features, employs green building
technology, reduces their carbon footprint through energy conservation and establishes the Center as the place
for green education and demonstration projects. The Seattle Aquarium incorporates green practices in all new
construction and remodeling, upgraded their lighting to conserve electricity, recycles extensively and uses green
cleaning products. The Aquarium was awarded the highest “Five Star” rating from the King County Envirostar
program for superior management of toxic wastes. Additionally, the Aquarium participates in several programs
to help raise consumer awareness about ocean conservation issues and to direct consumers toward sustain-
able seafood choices.

Visit the 2011 AFS Social Responsibility committee’s “Green Booth” for more information about being sustain-
able in Seattle. Look for the AFS meeting symbol integrated with the recycle symbol throughout the meeting.
This symbol is an indication of a specific effort to have a socially responsible meeting.

Finally, social responsibility also includes how we interact with other conference attendees, such our interna-
tional guests and attendees with special physical needs or dietary restrictions. Please let us know if there is
anything we can do to make your experience more comfortable, enjoyable and meaningful.

In and Around Seattle

The Washington State Convention Center is centrally located in downtown Seattle and the hotels are all located
within blocks of the Convention Center. To help plan your activities, the Convention Center has a myriad of bro-
chures, maps, and transit and ferry schedules in their first floor lobby.

When you have time, lace up your walking shoes and head out for a self-guided tour! Start with the world fa-
mous Pike Place Market, home to great ethnic food, fresh local produce, dazzling flower stalls, arts and crafts
booths and stores, and, of course, the boisterous salmon-tossin’ fish mongers. Just down the street from the
market you’ll find the Seattle Art Museum, featuring Chinese terracotta soldiers, Picasso cubist paintings, and
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the three-story-high “Hammering Man”, who never stops…well…hammering. Walk a few blocks south to historic
Pioneer Square, where downtown Seattle got its start (tip: take the underground tour). Go one block west, turn
north and stroll along the Seattle Waterfront, past the ferry terminal, Seattle Aquarium, and jumble of curiosi-
ty shops, eateries, galleries, and street performers that make up the vibrant Seattle “scene”. Keep walking past
the moored luxury yachts and sight-seeing boats to the Olympic Sculpture Park, a nine-acre waterfront green
space dotted by exquisite outdoor sculptures. Go east a few blocks and you’ll find yourself at the base of grace-
ful Space Needle. Take the elevator up to the “UFO deck”, where you’ll be treated to a 360-degree panoramic
view of the Seattle skyline, the many islands and passages of Puget Sound, and the mountain ranges and
volcanoes that tower over the region. Nearby you’ll find the Experience Music Project, with its unique Frank
Gehry-designed architecture and trove of rock-and-roll and science fiction memorabilia that Microsoft founder
Paul Allen has donated to the public.

Seattle has an excellent transit system. There is free bus service within the downtown “Ride Free Area”
between 6 AM and 7 PM. Bus fares to the outlying areas cost less than $2.50; you can find route maps and
schedule at metro.kingcounty.gov. Why not try the Seattle Monorail? You can ride it back and forth between
the Space Needle and Westlake Center, just a few short blocks from the Convention Center. If you prefer a
street-level guided tour of the downtown sites previously mentioned, and you don’t mind the occasional look of
disbelief as you tootle around Seattle in a World War II era amphibious landing craft, take the 90-minute long
“Ride the Duck’s Tour”. No kidding, this is a popular tour!

Here are some of our favorite places. The Museum of Flight, one of the most impressive air and space mu-
seums in the world, celebrates a century of aviation and aerospace exploration.Tillicum Village is a four hour
event that includes a narrated sight-seeing cruise to Blake Island, a northwest Native American-inspired meal
and dance show, and time to explore Blake Island before a return cruise to Seattle. The Burke Museum of
Natural History and Culture, located on the campus of the University of Washington, holds large collections
that reflect the cultural and natural wonders of Washington State, the Pacific Northwest, and the Pacific Rim.
Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks connect Puget Sound with Lake Union and Lake Washington. This popu-
lar attraction is in a beautiful park setting and features a plexiglas-lined fish ladder that allows close-up viewing
of adult salmon returning to local tributaries to spawn. And yes, September is a prime time for viewing Chinook
and coho salmon as they ascend the ladder. Spawning sockeye and pink salmon will also be conspicuous in
area streams and rivers.

Professional baseball and soccer seasons are in full swing. The Seattle Mariners play at Safeco Field, and the
Seattle Sounders FC play at Quest Field, both stadiums are close to downtown. The Mariners begin a 3-day
home stand against Kansas City on September 8.

Fish, sleep, eat …and…repeat! Washington State offers an abundance of outdoor recreational opportuni-
ties, but let’s get serious, we’re talking about salmon fishing. If you want to scratch your fishing “itch”, this is
the place and early September is the time to do it. The four primary options are the Washington coast, Puget
Sound, the Columbia River, and east of the Cascade Mountains (wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/salmon/whenwhere/
month.html). Each of these areas is worth considering, but if you only have a couple of days to fish while you’re
out here this fall, we suggest you stick with Puget Sound (www.salmonuniversity.com/puget_north.html). All
returning salmon must pass through the north sound en route to their freshwater spawning grounds, and at this
time of year, the nearshore areas, estuaries, and rivers will be busting with salmon. You will find fishing to be
excellent for pinks and silvers, with a few late run king salmon thrown in for good measure. A strong run of pink
salmon, in particular, is predicted in 2011; pinks can be readily caught in marine and freshwater areas (try the
Snohomish and Skagit rivers, where pinks can be easily hooked and landed as they surge upstream in early
September). You’ll also have a shot at early arriving silvers - some in the 15-20 pound range – as they make
their way back from the ocean.

Anglers can fish from boats – river and ocean guided charters are available – or shore. In downtown Seattle,
the Elliott Bay Pier is a popular fishing spot. Visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife website (wdfw.
wa.gov/fishing/regulations) to purchase a fishing license and obtain information on fishing regulations, etc.
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One, two, three…hike! Washington’s hiking trail system enables visitors to access scenic natural areas on foot
throughout the state. The vast network of trails in wilderness areas, national parks, national forests, and other
public lands accommodates both short- and long-distance hikers. If you enjoy national parks and alpine areas,
you’ll want to visit Mount Rainier National Park. A 2-hour drive south from Seattle, the 235,625-acre park is
dominated by Mount Rainier, an active volcano and, at 14,410 feet, the highest peak in Washington State (little
known fact: Mount Rainier has more glaciers than any other peak in the contiguous US). And yes, it is possible
to hire a guide who will take you up the mountain; but be warned, it is a physically grueling climb.

There are a slew of lower elevation hiking trails in the Puget Sound region, but three other national parks are
worthy of mention. Rugged North Cascades National Park is located about 2 hours north of Seattle. The high-
way leading up to and over the pass is one of the most scenic drives in the Pacific Northwest. On the Olympic
Peninsula, accessible by a 2-hour ferry ride and drive from Seattle, Olympic National Park encompasses over
922,000 acres of glacier-capped peaks, lush rain forest valleys, and stunning Pacific Ocean beaches.

Now on tour!..In September 2011, the nation’s largest dam removal project will begin on the Elwha River;
once fish passage is restored, salmon and steelhead will once again be able to access more than 140 miles
of ancestral tributary habitat in the upper basin. A tour of the Elwha River basin and dam removal project site
is planned and will be offered to 2011 AFS meeting attendees. Look for information on this and many other
great tours under Conference Events in this Program Guide and on the conference website (www.fisheries.org/
afs2011).

Childcare and Family Services

The AFS Childcare Subcommittee can help you find resources for keeping the kids busy while you are giving
your talk or attending a symposium. In addition to the family-friendly activities around the city, we offer: (1) a
list of for-hire childcare services that can accommodate drop-ins (best to contact them early); and (2) limited
childcare in room 303 at the Washington State Convention Center. Please visit room 303, consult the website,
or contact Aimee.Fullerton@noaa.gov if you would like additional information.

On-Site Childcare

The on-site childcare is available on a first-come, first-served basis from 8:00 AM -Noon and from 1:00 PM –
5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during the conference. We can accommodate up to
25 children at a time, aged 2 months to 12 years (the more young kids we get, the less we will admit). Each
child can stay for up to 4 hours (either all at once or in shorter blocks of time throughout the conference);
those wishing to use the room for longer than 4 hours will need to volunteer a matching amount of time in the
childcare room. With the exception of bottles for infants, please note that we do not offer, nor allow, food in the
childcare room to avoid potential allergy issues. Similarly, for safety reasons, we do not allow toys from home
with the exception of one soft comfort item like a blanket or stuffed animal. We provide age-appropriate toys
and sleeping mats but parents need to supply diapers and a change of clothes. This room is staffed by two lead
caretakers qualified to work in a daycare facility, and at least two volunteers at all times. You will be required to
sign a liability waiver.

For-Hire Childcare

Walkable Drop-in Childcare
Whirlwinds downtown: 206-623-6666
Seattle KinderCare: 206-903-1103
WeeWacs Athletic Club (must be a member): 206-464-3094
YMCA: 206-340-1201

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Drivable Drop-in Childcare
Trettin Drop In Preschool & Kids Club: 206-729-3723
Whirlwinds University Village: 206-729-9463
Blossoming Buds Cottage: 206-525-0795

Babysitting Services
www.bestsittersinc.com
www.sittercity.com
www.4sitters.com
www.sittercafe.com

Seattle also offers a number of nearby activities that are fun for all ages. Many are easily accessible on foot or
by local transit. In addition to the web sites below, the Information Booth in the first floor lobby of the WSCC has
transit maps and brochures to help decide where to go and the best way to get there.

Family-Friendly Area Activities

Indoors
Seattle Aquarium: www.seattleaquarium.org
Pacific Science Center: www.pacsci.org
Seattle Children’s Museum: thechildrensmuseum.org
Experience Music Project: www.empsfm.org
Imagine Children’s Museum, Everett: www.imaginecm.org/index.html
GameWorks: www.gameworks.com

Outdoors
Woodland Park Zoo: www.zoo.org
Fun Forest Amusement Park: funforest.com
Washington Park Arboretum: depts.washington.edu/uwbg/gardens/wpa.shtml
Seattle Parks:
General: www.pan.ci.seattle.wa.us/parks/parkspaces/index.htm
Children: www.pan.ci.seattle.wa.us/parks/children/index.htm
Children’s Play Areas: www.pan.ci.seattle.wa.us/parks/playarea.asp
Suggestions: Alki Beach, Green Lake, Carkeek, Magnuson

More ideas: www.seattleattractions.com/index.php/whattodo/kids_activities

Hotel Contacts

Your hotel has a concierge, brochures and can provide additional information:
Seattle Sheraton: 206-621-9000
Grand Hyatt Seattle: 206-774-1234
Hyatt at Olive 8: 206-695-1234

Hyatt’s Babies Travel Lite Program: babiestravellite.com/hyatt

Children’s Hospital
4800 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
206-987-2000, 866-987-2000
www.seattlechildrens.org

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Instructions for Presenters and Conveners

Computers (PCs) and projectors are provided in each presentation room. Each room is equipped with a podium,
microphone, remote control and laser pointer.

Presentations are loaded onto computers that go to each presentation room in the early morning for the entire
day so all presentations must be loaded no later than the day before your talk. No personal computers are al-
lowed to be used for the presentations.

Loading Presentations

We hope that you have already uploaded your presentation to the meeting website. If you have done this, there
is nothing else you need to do to make sure your presentation is ready. If you have not uploaded your presenta-
tion before you arrive at the meeting, or if you need to upload a revised version, you can upload in the A/V load-
ing room (Washington State Convention Center, Room 302) during the hours:

Sunday, September 4 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Because of the size of the meeting and our limited capability for uploading at the meeting, you must upload no
later than the day before the presentation.

Presentations must be Microsoft PowerPoint (*.pptx) or Adobe Acrobat (*.pdf) files, and should be named using
the following conventions:
Day_Room_Time_FirstName_LastName.pptx
Day_Room_Time_FirstName_LastName.pdf

Time should be in 24-hour format. Conference Center rooms require a “C” before the room number, other room
numbers need no prefix.
Example: Monday_C304_1415_Bob_Billfish.pptx

No loading will be allowed in the presentation rooms, except in case of emergency. You should carry a copy of
your presentation on a thumb drive to the presentation room as a back-up.

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AFS 2012 - Twin Cities, Minnesota

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MAPS

MAPS
Come Join Us!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is a proud sponsor of the 141st Annual Meeting of the
American Fisheries Society. Come help us celebrate the 140th Anniversary of our Fisheries
Program by attending these events sponsored by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service:
• Frontiers in Fisheries Science Leadership Symposium
• Managing Diversity in a Changing World Symposium
• Fish Passage Restoration on Rivers and Stream Symposium
• Incorporating Genetic Data into Population Introduction Programs Symposium
• Hatchery Nutrition: Feeding Fish for Tomorrow’s Changing World Symposium
• Conservation and Management of Kokanee in an Altered and Changing Landscape Symposium
• Aquatic Education & Outreach: Innovative Programs and Evaluative Techniques Symposium
• New Frontiers in Management, Status, and Biology of Western Native Freshwater Fishes Symposium
• Cognitive, Sensory, and Behavioral Frontiers Exploring Fish Movement and Habitat Use Symposium
• The National Fish Habitat Action Plan: Progress Partnerships and Next Steps Symposium
• Equal Opportunity Section Members Luncheon
• Native Youth Travel Awards
• USFWS Employee Open House
• Fisheries Program Trade Show Display

Attention U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Employees!
Please join us for the USFWS Employee Open House on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in Convention Center Room 612.
Your national leaders will be available to discuss current Fisheries Program issues, emerging opportunitiessuch as LCC’s
and tribal partnerships, and how best to ensure a bright future for the Fisheries Program.

MAPS

Negotiating the Washington State Convention Center,
the Sheraton and surroundings.
Most events for the 2011 AFS meeting are held at the Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) and the
neighboring Sheraton Hotel, just off of I-5 in downtown Seattle. And we have many exciting events off-site as
well. The following maps should help you find your way around. Check on the Web, at the Registration Desk,
Information Booths or ask one or our volunteers in their distinctive Volunteer Shirts for assistance. The WSCC
has a myriad of brochures, maps, and transit and ferry schedules in their first floor lobby.

Downtown Seattle

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