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Congratulations to Tobyn Rhodes for Winning the Spring 2026 Something Fishy Photo Contest!

Congratulations to Tobyn Rhodes for Winning the Spring 2026 Something Fishy Photo Contest!

We are excited to announce Tobyn Rhodes as the winner of this issue’s photo contest! 

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Our Research on a Tire Chemical and its Impact on Fish Featured in LakeLine Magazine

Our Research on a Tire Chemical and its Impact on Fish Featured in LakeLine Magazine

We are excited to announce that our work on 6PPD, a toxic chemical used in nearly all vehicle tires, was recently featured in the Fall 2025 issue of L...

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How do we cope when the ocean has a sick day? Scientists at WFRC Study How to Manage Marine Disease Outbreaks

How do we cope when the ocean has a sick day? Scientists at WFRC Study How to Manage Marine Disease Outbreaks

USGS WFRC Scientists participate in a groundbreaking special issue informing marine disease management strategies.

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As Invasive Mussels Reach West, WFRC Scientists Help Evaluate the Risks they Pose to Washington’s Hatcheries

As Invasive Mussels Reach West, WFRC Scientists Help Evaluate the Risks they Pose to Washington’s Hatcheries

Invasive quagga mussels were recently found in the greater Columbia River basin. Our scientists are working with the Washington State Department of...

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Restoring Pinto Abalone in Washington’s Waters

Restoring Pinto Abalone in Washington’s Waters

After decades of population decline, Washington State’s pinto abalone recovery program is making meaningful progress. With the first-ever population...

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Director's Message: Upcoming Renovation and Relocation of the Columbia River Research Laboratory

Director's Message: Upcoming Renovation and Relocation of the Columbia River Research Laboratory

Western Fisheries Research Center staff in the Columbia River Gorge are moving to a new facility! 

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Western Fisheries Research Center Institutional Animal Care and Use Meeting - POSTPONED

Western Fisheries Research Center Institutional Animal Care and Use Meeting - POSTPONED

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is responsible for oversight of the animal care and use program and the components as...

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2025 in Review: The Saline Lake Ecosystems Integrated Water Availability Assessment

2025 in Review: The Saline Lake Ecosystems Integrated Water Availability Assessment

Update for the Saline Lake Ecosystems Integrated Water Availability Assessment project to summarize progress in calendar year 2025 highlighting...

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Congratulations to Chris Pullano for Winning this Issue's Photo Contest!

Congratulations to Chris Pullano for Winning this Issue's Photo Contest!

Congratulations to Christopher Pullano for winning the quarterly photo contest! 

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Director's Message: To All of Our Partners, Thank You!

Director's Message: To All of Our Partners, Thank You!

As we near the end of another year I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you.

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