Tues, April 29, 6 – 7:45 p.m.
Veneta Community Center
25192 E. Broadway Ave., Veneta
“Lamprey: an ancient fish with a rich biological and cultural history”
Speakers & Topics
Lance Wyss, fish biologist at Calapooia, South Santiam & North Santiam Watershed Councils
Pacific lamprey, and live entirely in freshwater
streams and are not parasitic.
Photo by Gary Susac, ODFW
- The different species of lamprey in the region, and their biology
- Interesting facts about lamprey biology and life history
- Ways to improve lamprey habitat and access to spawning grounds
Gabe Sheoships, Cayuse/Walla Walla Tribal Citizen, M.S. Candidate at OSU Fisheries & Wildlife
- The cultural significance of lamprey, and why their decline matter
- Why lamprey are important as a First Food for Native American tribes
Read more in our April Newsletter
For more information, Rob: 541-338-7060 or operations@longtom.org