Throughout the entire Mississippi River Basin, native fish populations including freshwater mussels rely on migratory routes to high quality spawning habitat which include riffles, runs, pools and wetlands.  The US Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners are actively working to reopen these historic routes while also improving water quality, safety, and recreational opportunities.  Mr. Knight will provide insight on completed projects and upcoming projects on low dam removal and modification that promote healthy fish and mussel populations and recreational opportunities in the Great Miami River watershed.

Mr. Knight attended Eastern Kentucky and Wright State Universities and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.  He is currently a Fish and Wildlife Biologist for the US Fish and Wildlife Service.  Under the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program, he is working with non-State or Federal landowners to restore various habitats across 34 counties of Southwest Ohio.  Most of his work is focused on river and stream restorations and restoring function of their associated floodplains including fish passage projects such as barrier removal and modifications and lateral connectivity to floodplain wetlands and side channels.

A buffet lunch will be served.

Attendees will receive 1.0 Professional Development Hours for Engineering

Reservations: Those wishing to attend should make your reservations no later than noon on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, with Jon Wheeler by email at jon.wheeler@yahoo.com or by phone at (937) 239-5982 (mobile).

Cost: $30-Members                       

          $40-Non-Members                                 

          $15-Students