PROGRAM AND ABSTRACTS NORTHWEST SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATION 81ST ANNUAL MEETING The Paci!c Northwest in a Changing Environment University of Washington Seattle, Washington 25-28 March 2009 SPONSORS J.L. Darling Corporation Cover Photo: Mt. Shuksan, North Cascades, Washington Photo by Robin Lesher i Program and Abstracts Northwest Scientific Association 81st Annual Meeting University of Washington Seattle, Washington March 25-28, 2009 Held in Cooperation with: University of Washington College of Forest Resources Earth and Space Sciences Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture Elwha River Consortium Northwest Lichenologists ii TABLE OF CONTENTS SPONSORS........................................................................................................................i LOCAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE ...................................................................................iv LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT....................................................................................v CONFERENCE SITE MAP...............................................................................................vi PROGRAM AT A GLANCE.............................................................................................vii SESSION SCHEDULE (THURSDAY).............................................................................. A PROGRAM OVERVIEW .............................................................................................C SESSION SCHEDULE (FRIDAY) ....................................................................................D PROGRAM OVERVIEW ............................................................................................ M POSTER SESSION INFORMATION................................................................................N FIELD TRIPS (SATURDAY)............................................................................................. T ABSTRACTS.................................................................................................................... 1 iii LOCAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE Katherine Glew, Chair Lichen Collections WTU Herbarium, UW-HHMI Biology University of Washington Northwest Scientific Association Robin Lesher Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Northwest Scientific Association Bax R. Barton Quaternary Research Center and Burke Museum University of Washington Northwest Scientific Association Patrick Pringle Centralia College Northwest Scientific Association Jeff Duda U.S. Geological Survey and Western Fisheries Research Center Northwest Scientific Association Kathy Troost GeoMapNW University of Washington Northwest Scientific Association Elizabeth Nesbitt Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture University of Washington Northwest Scientific Association Allen Sullivan Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security Yakima Training Center Northwest Scientific Association Steve Rust Northwest Institute on Plant Community Restoration Northwest Scientific Association Ellen Matheny Olympic Natural Resources Center College of Forest Resources University of Washington Additional Information available on the Northwest Science Association webpage http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu.org_nws/NWsci_Home.htm iv LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Northwest Scientific Association ...promoting scientific research and disseminating scientific knowledge since 1923. http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/org_NWS/NWSci_Home.htm March 25, 2009 Welcome to the 81st Annual Meeting of Northwest Scientific Association! Thank you for choosing to support Northwest Scientific Association by attending the 81st Annual Meeting. Formed in 1923, the Association is dedicated to serving the scientific community of the northwestern United States and western Canada through three primary activities: (1) convening an annual meeting which offers scientists opportunity to share research findings, (2) supporting student research through a small grant competition, and (3) disseminating scientific knowledge through publication of our quarterly journal, Northwest Science. The work of the Association is entirely supported by its members - there is no paid staff. Through honorary awards the Association also works to recognize excellence in science and service. Individuals that have contributed to the Association in the past are your teachers and mentors. We all owe them a great deal of thanks. You can contribute to this legacy and help build the future of Northwest Scientific Association by providing leadership through service on the Association’s board of directors. If this (or other volunteer opportunities) interests you, please do not hesitate to contact any member of the current board to find out more. These positions are open to all members of the Association. I would like to give special thanks to Dr. Katherine Glew, this year’s annual meeting planning committee chair. After serving two consecutive three-year terms on the board of directors - many years as chair of the student grants committee - Katie is serving as honorary board member this year to lead the effort to host the 81st annual meeting here at University of Washington. As should be expected there are many others to thank as well: planning committee members, symposia organizers, session moderators, program sponsors, and the many presenters. The annual meeting is a natural time of change - when members of the board of directors change positions, welcome new members, and form a new team. My whole hearted thanks to those that have served on this year’s board of directors: Bax Barton, University of Washington; Doug Call, Washington State University; Jana Compton, US Environmental Protection Agency; Lori Daniels, University of British Columbia; Jeff Duda, US Geological Survey; Kevin Feris, Boise State University; Katie Glew, University of Washington; Nancy Grunewald, Washington State University Press; Mark Harmon, Oregon State University; Judy Harpel, University of Washington; Robin Lesher, USDA Forest Service; Elizabeth Nesbitt, University of Washington; Pat Pringle, Centralia College; Allen Sullivan, Yakima Training Center; and Kathy Goetz Troost, University of Washington. Most of all, I invite you to enjoy yourself while attending the annual meeting. The University of Washington campus is beautiful in spring. Seattle is a great place - rain or shine. Have fun! Enjoy the company of old friends and new acquaintances. Sincerely, Steven K. Rust, President Northwest Scientific Association v CONFERENCE SITE MAP NE 45th Street NE 45th Street Burke Museum William H. Gates Hall 15th Avenue 15th University Way NE University Way Memorial Way NE . Blvd Kane Odegard Hall lake Undergrad Library Mount Central Plaza Suzzallo Garage Library Meany Hall Student Union Building Mary Johnson Hall Gates Hall Architecture Hall Guthrie Hall Bagley Drumheller Fountain Physics Astronomy Burke Museum Kane Hall N Johnson Hall Mary Gates Hall Deca Hotel vi PROGRAM AT A GLANCE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH 4:00pm – 10:00 pm Registration: Hotel Deca Lobby, 4507 Brooklyn Ave NE 4:30pm – 6:30 pm Northwest Scientific Association Board Meeting: Executive Board Room, Hotel Deca 6:30pm – 10:00pm Evening Social: Governor Room, Hotel Deca THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH 7:30am – 12:00am Registration: Kane Hall Lobby, University of Washington 8:30am – 8:45 am Welcome and Introduction: Steve Rust, Katherine Glew, Kane Hall 120 8:45am – 9:45 am Plenary Session Key Note Address: Brian Fagan, Kane Hall 120 9:45am – 10:15am Morning Break: Kane Hall Lobby 10:15am – 12:00am Plenary Session: Kane Hall 120 12:00pm – 4:00pm Registration: Mary Gates Hall Commons 12:00pm – 1:20pm Lunch: (on your own) 1:00pm – 2:40pm Poster Session Setup: Mary Gates Hall Commons 1:20pm – 2:40pm Symposium: Forest Science for the Future, Johnson Hall 102 Concurrent Session: Johnson Hall 075 Workshop: NW Lichenologists - Crusts on Rocks and Other Problematic Collections, Hitchcock Hall 226 2:40pm – 3:20pm Afternoon Break: Mary Gates Hall Commons 3:20pm – 5:00pm Symposium: Forest Science for the Future, Johnson Hall 102 Concurrent Session: Johnson Hall 075 Workshop: NW Lichenologists - Crusts on Rocks and other Problematic Collections, Hitchcock Hall 226 Attended Poster Session: Mary Gates Hall Commons Authors available for discussion/questions. 6:00 – 7:00 pm Social Hour: Hosted Bar, Appetizers, and Exhibit Viewing Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture 7:00 – 10:00 pm Banquet: Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture Speaker: Cliff Mass, Professor of Atmospheric Sciences and author of “The Weather of the Pacific Northwest” vii FRIDAY, MARCH 27TH 7:30am – 12:00am Registration: Mary Gates Hall Commons 8:00am – 10:00am Symposium: Assembling the Geologic History of the Pacific Northwest, Johnson Hall 102 Concurrent Sessions: Johnson Hall 022, 075, 111, 175 Poster Session: Mary Gates Hall Commons 10:00am – 10:40am Morning Break: Mary Gates Hall Commons 10:40am – 12:00am Symposium: Assembling the Geologic History of the Pacific Northwest, Johnson Hall 102 Concurrent Sessions: Johnson Hall 022, 075, 175 Lichen Forum: Contracting for Lichen Survey Work, Johnson 111 Poster Session: Mary Gates Hall Commons 12:00pm – 1:20pm Northwest Scientific Association Annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon: Mary Gates Hall Commons 1:20pm – 2:40pm Symposium: Assembling the Geologic History of the Pacific Northwest, Johnson Hall 102 Symposium: Elwha River Restoration Project, Johnson Hall 075 Concurrent Sessions: Johnson Hall 022, 111, 175 Poster Session: Mary Gates Hall Commons 2:40pm – 3:20pm Afternoon Break: Mary Gates Hall Commons 3:20pm – 4:00pm Poster Session Take