The Trinity River Restoration Program (TRRP) convened the first annual Science Symposium for program partners, stakeholders, and the public in early February. The event, held in Weaverville, featured 45 presentations by resource specialists and scientists representing the many agencies, tribes, and organizations that work within the Trinity Basin. The purpose of the symposium was to share information, research findings, and accomplishments related to restoration efforts, and to facilitate cross-disciplinary dialog.

Nearly 125 individuals registered to attend the three day session, with an average daily attendance of about 75. Eleven different sessions and panels addressed a myriad of topics. The variety of scientific disciplines involved provides a feel for the complexity of restoration efforts and the amount of interaction taking place among scientists.

Panel topics included such titles as Fish Response to Implementing ROD Flows; Fine Sediment Measurement and Modeling; Fish and Avian Habitat; Impacts to Natural Production; Coarse Sediment Measurement and Modeling; Information Management; Water Temperature Compliance and Modeling; Biologic Response to Water; Temperature; Hatchery Impacts; and Integrating Habitat and Geomorphic Process.

Abstracts and PowerPoint presentations, along with symposium notes, have been posted for all to read at www.trrp.net/science/2007scienceSymposium.htm.

The first-ever symposium also contributed to accomplishing other priorities for TRRP this year, including the Integrated Assessment Plan, Fiscal Year 2008 budgeting, and Water Year 2007 flow scheduling for the Trinity River.