Lamprey Technical Workgroup (LTWG)

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Lampreys are widely distributed in the Pacific Northwest, particularly the Columbia River basin. Until recently, conserving native lampreys was not a management priority, despite their ecological, cultural and economic values. Biological and ecological information for these species is limited and relatively few studies have been conducted within the Columbia River basin. Current information suggests that lamprey populations are declining, and in January 2003, four species of lamprey (Entosphenus tridentatus, Lampetra richardsoni, L. ayresi, and L. hubbsi) were petitioned for listing under the Endangered Species Act. In 1995, the Northwest Power and Conservation Council established the Columbia River Basin Lamprey Technical Workgroup (LTWG) to serve and guide coordination activities for new and existing lamprey projects funded, or proposed for funding, through the Bonneville Power Administration. The need for guided and coordinated lamprey research extended beyond the scope of the original workgroup and in 2003 the LTWG was re-instated to function under the authority of CBFWA. The LTWG serves as a subcommittee of the Anadromous Fish Advisory Committee. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service coordinates LTWG activities by organizing meetings and workshops to facilitate LTWG function. The purpose of the LTWG is to provide technical review, guidance, and recommendations for activities related to lamprey conservation and restoration. The LTWG accomplishes this by: 1) identifying and prioritizing critical uncertainties regarding lamprey conservation; 2) providing a forum for discussion regarding lamprey-related concerns; and 3) disseminating technical information. List of members include: Name Agency Nick Ackerman Portland General Electric Jody Brostrom U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Christopher Caudill University of Idaho Ben Clemens Oregon State University Mike Clement Grant County Public Utility District David Clugston U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Debbie Docherty Bonneville Power Administration Jennifer Graham Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon Molly Hallock Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Doug Hatch Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission Aaron Jackson Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Gary James Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Kathryn Kostow Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Bao Le Longview Associates Christina Luzier U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Matt Mesa U.S. Geological Survey Mary Moser National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration - Fisheries Bob Mueller Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Josh Murauskas Douglas County Public Utility District Jeff Osborn Chelan Public Utility District Christopher Peery U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Tim Shibahara Portland General Electric Dave Statler Nez Perce Tribe Bianca Streif U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Bob Rose Yakima Indian Nation Patrick Luke Yakima Indian Nation Dave Roberts Bonneville Power Administration Bob Heinith Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission Lawrence Schwabe Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Bob Shippentower Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Beau Patterson Douglas County Public Utility District Sean C. Tackley U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Ken MacDonald U.S. Forest Service Brian McIlraith Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission Keith Kutchins Upper Columbia United Tribes Dave Ward Columbia Basin Fish and Wildlife Authority