Something Fishy from the Western Fisheries Research Center – Spring 2023
Director’s Message: Operationalizing our Strategic Plan via a One-Center, One-USGS, and Strong Partnerships Approach
A One-Center, One-USGS approach to our Strategic Plan
Historic changes in water quality or lake surface elevation and their impact on endangered adult suckers in the Klamath Basin
Managing the Upper Klamath Basin to meet its many desired uses requires a delicate balance. The shortnose sucker (Koptu) and both lake-spawning and river-spawning Lost River sucker (C'waam) populations, all currently listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, are declining, leading to water management strategies to control lake levels in support of fish populations.
The Secret Lives of Freshwater Mussels: Learning About the Distribution, Abundance, and Habitats of Native Mussels in the Pacific Northwest
Native mussels play an important role in both river and human communities. In rivers, native mussels filter water and recycle nutrients to support a healthy ecosystem. In tribal communities, mussels are a cherished “First Food”.
Evaluating Actions to Improve the Productivity of Snake River Fall Chinook
WFRC Scientist Discusses an Undammed Elwha River in Voice of America Series
Our science assessing the recovery of the Elwha River following dam removal was recently featured on Voice of America.
Congratulations to Ryan Tomka for Winning this Issue’s Photo Contest!
USGS Western Fisheries Research Center (WFRC) Fish Biologist, Ryan Tomka, is the winner of this issues photo contest. The image shows Ryan surgically tagging invasive silver carp in Kentucky.
Science
Our research program at the WFRC is built around three strategic science directions: Aquatic Animal Health, Drivers of Ecosystem Change, and Restoration Ecology and Species Recovery. These directions are interrelated and often overlapping.