Flyway Nights Speaker Series

Flyway Nights is a monthly speaker series highlighting environmental issues, current research topics in conservation, and natural history of Northern California.

First Thursday of the month, unless otherwise noted, from November through April – 7 p.m.

Events are via Zoom. Registration is required.
Talks are 60 to 90 minutes in duration.
A $15 donation is suggested. Donations help ensure that we are able to continue hosting this program.

Upcoming Talks

Putah Creek Salmon in the Yolo Bypass

Max Stevenson, Putah Creek Streamkeeper

Max Stevenson, the Putah Creek Streamkeeper, will talk about the fall-run Chinook salmon migration through the Yolo Bypass. Thousands of adults come each year to spawn, and millions of juvenile salmon can migrate out of Putah Creek, through the Toe Drain (aka Tule Canal) and to the Ocean beyond.

Max has been the full-time Putah Creek Streamkeeper for the Agency since January 2022. Max serves as the Executive Director of the Lower Putah Creek Coordinating Committee (LPCCC). The LPCCC provides a forum for Putah Creek discussions and advises the Agency on Putah Creek management actions. The Streamkeeper is responsible for a variety of administrative and technical functions, including the development and management of salmon restoration projects, grants, environmental monitoring databases, and technical studies. Max has a PhD in Plant Physiology from UC Davis and has previously served as the Staff Scientist for The Bay Institute and the Assistant General Manager of Yolo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. Max currently represents the Agency on local and Statewide technical advisory committees, assisting the California Water Data Consortium and Voluntary Agreements Scientific Advisory Committee, among others.

March 5, 2026

Updates on the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area

Garrett Spaan, Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Manager

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Manager Garrett Spaan will provide an overview of key projects and developments from the past year. His presentation will focus on major wetland restoration and habitat enhancement initiatives, along with other significant improvements and ongoing efforts within the Wildlife Area.