River Studies

River studies research supports national programs related to (1) recovery and maintenance of federal trust and endangered species, (2) ecosystem rehabilitation and management, and (3) development and application of methods for ecological assessment of aquatic systems, and (4) biological interactions involving invasive species.  Research activities encompass a range of approaches, including development of new theory, application of simulation models, field-, mesocosm-, and field-scale experimentation, and the monitoring and validation of ecological indicators. 

CERC’s river studies efforts provide tools and resources needed to inform decisions about resource management by developing, distributing, and presenting relevant scientific information to the public.  Our scientists collaborate with other disciplines within USGS, federal and state agencies, academia, and conservation groups to improve the scientific basis for management of fish and wildlife resources, and improvement in the quality of aquatic ecosystems.