Presentations & Events

The following is a partial list of topics presented to public schools, civic and conservation groups, museums, and bookstores over the past several years. Of particular interest to me are those about the natural history and ecology of Columbia River fishes and Blue Mountain streams. Bring your fishing stories to share1

• Dam Removal or Status Quo. A Balanced Perspective.

• Fly Fishing Blue Mountain Streams for Trout and Steelhead

• Tales of Natural History and Adventure on the Columbia River.

• The Plight of Native Fishes not Protected under the Endangered Species Act.

• What’s More Important: Salmon, Fish-Eating Birds, Sea Lions or Minnows?

• Stream Birds of the Blues: Natural History and Ecology.

• History of Fish and Fishing in the Columbia Basin.

• A Writing Life. From Science to the General Public

• History of Fly Fishing in Western Waters

Upcoming Venues: I’m slated to give a presentation to a local walleye club on October 22, 6:30 pm @ Griggs in Pasco. Topic is “What walleye eat!”

I will launch my new book, “Casting into the Twilight,” at The Bookery, 1 Basin St NW, in Ephrata, WA on November 14, 2026.11-2 pm.

On Saturday, November 21, 2026, I will travel to Walla Walla to sign copies of my books at Book & Game from 11-2 pm.

Stay tuned for other venues.

Please contact me if your group is looking for an entertaining and informative speaker. The same form can be used to contact me directly if you wish to purchase signed copies of my books for yourself or others.

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