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Examining Food Web Dynamics in Washington Lakes

Examining Food Web Dynamics in Washington Lakes

The WFRC Ecology Section examines how environmental variability, human activities and infrastructure influence food web interactions and species...

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USGS Signs Pacific Lamprey Conservation Agreement

USGS Signs Pacific Lamprey Conservation Agreement

The USGS has been participating in the Pacific Lamprey Conservation Initiative (PLCI) since 2008. This fall, the USGS took the next step and...

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Congratulations to Joe Warren for Winning this Issue’s Photo Contest!

Congratulations to Joe Warren for Winning this Issue’s Photo Contest!

USGS Western Fisheries Research Center (WFRC) Fish Biologist, Joe Warren, is the winner of this issues photo contest. The image shows opening day of...

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WFRC Scientist Emeritus Jim Winton Honored in Journal Dedication

WFRC Scientist Emeritus Jim Winton Honored in Journal Dedication

This summer, a special issue of the journal, Animals was dedicated to Dr. Winton.

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Friday's Findings - December 2nd 2022

Friday's Findings - December 2nd 2022

Title: Using the Stream Salmonid Simulator (S3) to assess the effect of flow management on mortality of juvenile Chinook Salmon caused by the...

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Congratulations to Amy Hansen for Winning this Issue’s Photo Contest!

Congratulations to Amy Hansen for Winning this Issue’s Photo Contest!

USGS Western Fisheries Research Center (WFRC) Biologist, Amy Hansen, is the winner of our first newsletter photo contest.

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Director's Message

Director's Message

One of our most significant challenges in environmental science and management is convincing humanity that its worth changing our behaviors to improve...

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Unraveling the Mysteries of Wild Fish Populations – Deducing Marine Disease Impacts in Fisheries Stocks

Unraveling the Mysteries of Wild Fish Populations – Deducing Marine Disease Impacts in Fisheries Stocks

Determining the causes of natural mortality in wild marine fish populations is extremely challenging. Scientists at WFRC and University of Washington...

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Exploring the Feasibility of Reintroducing Salmon to the Upper Columbia River

Exploring the Feasibility of Reintroducing Salmon to the Upper Columbia River

Reintroducing anadromous fish upstream of Grand Coulee and Chief Joseph dams has the potential to substantially contribute to the recovery of salmon...

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Riverscapes, Dam Removal and River Restoration—Exploring how River Ecosystems Respond to Dam Removals

Riverscapes, Dam Removal and River Restoration—Exploring how River Ecosystems Respond to Dam Removals

Rivers around the world provide valuable ecosystem services like food, drinking water, and recreational opportunity, as well as important...

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Research Addressing Climate Change

Research Addressing Climate Change

Climate change is leading to longer droughts and less water; more dramatic flood events; rising sea levels, and warmer, more acidic and less...

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