Something Fishy from the Western Fisheries Research Center - Summer 2026
Welcome to the summer edition of the USGS Western Fisheries Research Center newsletter, “Something Fishy!” Dive into our work partnering with the Fish Commissions, studying Klamath salmon migration, creating new fish habitat on the Columbia River, protecting our shores from crabby invaders, and gillnetting at midnight. Visit our latest featured photos for some wildlife wonders!
Director’s Message – Progress with our Fish Commission Partners
Collaboration across the Commissions has grown significantly since 2020, strengthening our collective impact.
From Debris to Dwelling: How Dredged Sediment Is Shaping Salmon Habitat
How can human-built features and natural processes interact to support ecological goals?
Green Crab: The Tiny Invader with a Big Appetite
WFRC Researchers are developing innovative tools to detect and prevent the continued spread of this invasive species in the Pacific Northwest.
Science in Action: Midnight Gillnetting On Lake Washington Shores
USGS Scientists and partners are taking a closer look at how nearshore lighting impacts young salmon survival in Lake Washington, WA.
Western Fisheries Photo Contest Spotlight: Wildlife Wonders of Hells Canyon
Congratulations to Tobyn Rhodes for winning this issue’s photo contest!