The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) will continue its 70-year tradition of holding a biennial workshop August 5 through August 8, 2024 in Wenatchee, Washington. This event is hosted by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife with tremendous help from WAFWA.

The workshop will provide an opportunity for scientists, managers, and students to share results of their latest research, activities related to management and conservation, and strategies for dealing with the many issues impacting sage- and Columbian sharp-tailed grouse in western North America.

Agenda

The workshop will be held at the Wenatchee Convention Center (WCC) in a setting that will provide a relaxed atmosphere, opportunities for activities, and unlimited potential for exchanging information.

Agenda below will be updated as details become available. Times listed below are in Pacific Time. Subject to change.

August 5, 0800-1700             Sage and Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse Technical Committee (Invitation only)  WCC Golden Delicious Room.

August 5, 1800-2100             Welcome Social.  Lite hors d’oeuvres and no-host bar. WCC Orchard Lobby.

August 6, 0800-1200             Research and management presentations.  WCC Orchard Exhibit North

August 6, 1200-1300             Lunch Buffet, provided with registration.  WCC Orchard Exhibit South

August 6, 1300-1700             Research and management presentations.  WCC Orchard Exhibit North

August 6, 1830-2130            Poster session and social.  Lite hors d’oeuvres and no-host bar. WCC Orchard Lobby.

August 7, 0745-1630             Field trip to see grouse habitat in Douglas County, Washington (lunch provided).  0745 Meet outside WCC main entrance. Buses depart WCC at 0800.

August 7, 1800-2200             Banquet and Patterson Award.   WCC Orchard Exhibit South

August 8, 0800-1200             Research and management presentations.  WCC Orchard Exhibit North

August 8, 1200-1300             Lunch Buffet, provided with registration.  WCC Orchard Exhibit South

August 8, 1300-1700             Research and management presentations.  WCC Orchard Exhibit North

Lodging and Reservations

The Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel is located at 201 N. Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801. The group has negotiated per diem rates for the dates of August 4 – August 9, 2024 at $107 for single occupancy and $127 for double occupancy (plus taxes and fees). This room block will be held until July 15. Please make your reservations accordingly. Check-in time is 4pm. Check-out time is 11am.

To reserve: You can call 509-662-1234 and make a reservation referencing the “Grouse Workshop” and the code CWC-GF5253. You may also email to reserve your room by going to this website (http://coa.st/GrouseWorkshop) or by contacting fom@wenatcheecenter.com.

The hotel is a 15-minute drive from the Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT).

For more information about this location, see the hotel website: https://www.coasthotels.com/coast-wenatchee-center-hotel.

The meeting itself will be located in the Wenatchee Convention Center (https://wenatcheeconventioncenter.com/) located across 2nd street from the hotel. A covered skybridge connects the buildings.

A WAFWA Sanctioned Workshop

The Western Agencies Sage and Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse Workshop is a biennial meeting held in even numbered years sanctioned by WAFWA.  The workshop provides a forum where leading sage and sharp-tailed grouse managers and researchers share research results, management strategies, and emerging issues in the realms of grouse management throughout North America.