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Biology and Ecology
Conducting research on fish and aquatic issues
In the Columbia River basin and across the western U.S.
In the Columbia River basin and across the western U.S.
Columbia River Research Laboratory (CRRL)
The Columbia River Research Laboratory was established in 1978, tracing its roots to the previous Reservoir Program of the Fish and Wildlife Service, in the Columbia River Gorge east of Portland. The CRRL, the Center’s largest field station, carries out research throughout the American West, including Puget Sound, the Columbia River Basin, the Klamath River Basin, and the Sacramento Bay Delta.
CRRL Publications
CRRL Publications
Dive into our research through our rich and diverse publications.
Tribal Collaborations
Tribal Collaborations
For many years, scientists at CRRL have collaborated with tribal entities around the Northwest in the collection of various types of fisheries data.
News
Congratulations to Joe Skalicky for Winning this Issue’s Photo Contest!
Congratulations to Joe Skalicky for Winning this Issue’s Photo Contest!
Something Fishy from the Western Fisheries Research Center – Summer 2023
Something Fishy from the Western Fisheries Research Center – Summer 2023
Directors Message: Knowledge Transfer is Vital to the Success of New Ventures in Fish Passage and Reintroduction
Directors Message: Knowledge Transfer is Vital to the Success of New Ventures in Fish Passage and Reintroduction
Publications
Can big data inform invasive dreissenid mussel risk assessments of habitat suitability?
Invasion risk assessments of habitat suitability provide insight on early detection effort allocation; however, sufficient data are rarely available to inform assessments. We explored tradeoffs of leveraging big data from the National Water Quality Portal (WQP), a standardized water quality database in the United States, to inform calcium- and pH-based risk assessments of invasive mussel...
Spatial and temporal overlap between hatchery- and natural-origin steelhead and Chinook salmon during spawning in the Klickitat River, Washington, USA
A goal of many segregated salmonid hatchery programs is to minimize potential interbreeding between hatchery- and natural-origin fish. To assess this on the Klickitat River, Washington, USA, we used radiotelemetry during 2009–2014 to evaluate spatiotemporal spawning overlap between hatchery-origin and natural-origin steelhead Oncorhynchus mykiss and spring Chinook Salmon O. tshawytscha...
Movement and behavioral states of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) in response to a behavioral deterrent in a navigational lock
Freshwater ecosystems are some of the most affected by biological invasions due, in part, to the introduction of invasive carp worldwide. Where carp have become established, management programs often seek to limit further range expansion into new areas by reducing their movement through interconnected rivers and waterways. Lock and dams are important locations for non-physical deterrents...
Science
Development and Refinement of Methods for Early Detection of European Green Crab
European green crabs are one of the most widespread marine invasive species on the planet. Where they are abundant, green crabs compete with other crabs and disturb sediment which can lead to loss of eelgrass and associated habitat essential for commercial, cultural, and ecologically important fish and invertebrate species. Green crab also are a major predator of clams, mussels, and oysters.
Species Studied at the Columbia River Research Laboratory
Many species are studied at the Columbia River Research Laboratory. These species include birds, fish, invertebrates, and plants. The list contains both common and scientific names. Related content tab provides descriptive information for various species studied.
CRRL Lead Scientists and Areas of Expertise
Lead Scientists - Expertise