Clint Muhlfeld, Ph.D.
I am a Research Aquatic Ecologist for the USGS Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center stationed in Glacier National Park.
Research interests
I specialize in aquatic ecology, fisheries biology, and conservation biology. My research aims to understand the interactions between aquatic species and their environments to help guide conservation and management efforts. My research focuses on assessing how the impacts of various human stressors—climate change, invasive species, and habitat loss—impact native salmonids and freshwater ecosystems in the Rocky Mountains of the United States and Canada.
My research addresses various scientific and conservation issues, including:
- Predicting climate change impacts on native salmonids and freshwater ecosystems
- Evaluating invasive species effects on native fishes and ecosystems
- Conducting ecohydrological assessments of climate change and drought impacts
- Assessing life history and genetic diversity of native salmonids
- Investigating the status, threats, and conservation of threatened species
I enjoy multidisciplinary collaboration and advising graduate students in freshwater ecology and conservation biology. I participate in regional, national, and international science teams addressing climate change and transboundary river issues. My goal is to conserve native species and ecosystems for future generations through research-informed management and education.
Education and Certifications
Ph.D. 2008. Fish and Wildlife Biology, Montana State University, Bozeman
M.S. 1999. Fishery Resources, University of Idaho, Moscow
B.S. 1994. Aquatic Biology, University of Montana, Missoula; University of Maine, Orono
Science and Products
Effects of land use on summer thermal regimes in critical salmonid habitats of the Pacific Northwest
Trout in hot water: A call for global action
Long-term population dynamics and conservation risk of migratory bull trout in the upper Columbia River basin
Demographic modelling reveals a history of divergence with gene flow for a glacially tied stonefly in a changing post-Pleistocene landscape
A social–ecological perspective for riverscape management in the Columbia River Basin
Projected warming portends seasonal shifts of stream temperatures in the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem, USA and Canada
No evidence for ecological segregation protecting native trout from invasive hybridization
USGS integrated drought science
Temperature
Legacy introductions and climatic variation explain spatiotemporal patterns of invasive hybridization in a native trout
Suppression of invasive lake trout in an isolated backcountry lake in Glacier National Park
Vive la résistance: genome-wide selection against introduced alleles in invasive hybrid zones
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Science and Products
Effects of land use on summer thermal regimes in critical salmonid habitats of the Pacific Northwest
Trout in hot water: A call for global action
Long-term population dynamics and conservation risk of migratory bull trout in the upper Columbia River basin
Demographic modelling reveals a history of divergence with gene flow for a glacially tied stonefly in a changing post-Pleistocene landscape
A social–ecological perspective for riverscape management in the Columbia River Basin
Projected warming portends seasonal shifts of stream temperatures in the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem, USA and Canada
No evidence for ecological segregation protecting native trout from invasive hybridization
USGS integrated drought science
Temperature
Legacy introductions and climatic variation explain spatiotemporal patterns of invasive hybridization in a native trout
Suppression of invasive lake trout in an isolated backcountry lake in Glacier National Park
Vive la résistance: genome-wide selection against introduced alleles in invasive hybrid zones
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.