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Something Fishy from the Western Fisheries Research Center

Something Fishy from the Western Fisheries Research Center – Spring 2023

In this spring edition of the USGS Western Fisheries Research Center newsletter “Something Fishy!”, we discuss lake levels and Klamath sucker survival, freshwater mussels in the face of climate change, efforts to recover Snake River fall Chinook, a healing Elwha River, a One-Center / One-USGS strategy, and more!

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March 21, 2023

Western Fisheries Research Center 2023-2027 Strategic Plan

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Director’s Message: Operationalizing our Strategic Plan via a One-Center, One-USGS, and Strong Partnerships Approach

Klamath River Basin and four dams

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Historic changes in water quality or lake surface elevation and their impact on endangered adult suckers in the Klamath Basin

Western Pearlshell mussels

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The Secret Lives of Freshwater Mussels: Learning About the Distribution, Abundance, and Habitats of Native Mussels in the Pacific Northwest

Evaluating Actions to Improve the Productivity of Snake River Fall Chinook

View from the sky looking inland at a river mouth that is flowing into open waters heavily laden with sediment in contrast.

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WFRC Scientist Discusses an Undammed Elwha River in Voice of America Series

Surgically tagging invasive sliver carp in Kentucky

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Congratulations to Ryan Tomka for Winning this Issue’s Photo Contest!

nPCR for the detection of Rs Image 1

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