Local History Speaker Series: Lake Ontario's Salmon with Dr. Kathryn Peiman

Explore the story of salmon and trout in Lake Ontario, spanning habitat degradation, overharvest, extirpation, stocking, naturalization, and shifting management priorities. Dr. Peiman will discuss the native and non-native salmon and trout in the lake's tributaries, including their biology, ecology, management, and how they serve as a success story. The Local History Speaker Series is a quarterly event featuring a presentation from a different guest speaker on an engaging topic of local history. Come by for a one-hour in-person presentation followed by an opportunity to ask questions of knowledgeable presenters.  Registration is required for these events. 

Speaker Bio: Dr. Kathryn Peiman has studied birds and fish around the world. She is a biologist, photographer, and artist, and has written three books on biology for general audiences. She previously coordinated the Lake Ontario Atlantic Salmon Restoration Program and currently freelances on various projects. 

The Local History Speaker Series is a quarterly event featuring a presentation from a different guest speaker on an engaging topic of local history. Come by for a one-hour in-person presentation followed by an opportunity to ask questions of knowledgeable presenters. Light refreshments provided.