Janice Albers, PhD
Janice Albers is a Fish Biologist with interests in researching how humans impact fish species; positive impacts such as river restoration activities, as well as negative impacts such as with rare or invasive fish species.
In the past Janice has studied fish behavior, trends in threatened and endangered fish species, impacts from human activities on aquatic communities, and fish bioenergetics and population dynamics. Currently she is researching and understanding invasive carp movements in the Mississippi River Basin.
Professional Experience
2023 – Present, Fish Biologist, U.S. Geological Survey, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, La Crosse, Wisconsin
2018-2022 – Doctoral Research Student, Michigan State University, Fisheries and Wildlife Dept., East Lansing, Michigan
2001-2017 – Fish Biologist, U.S. Geological Survey, Columbia Environmental Research Center, Columbia, Missouri
Education and Certifications
Ph.D., Michigan State University, Fisheries and Wildlife/Environmental Toxicology, 2022
M.S. Fish and Wildlife, University of Missouri-Columbia, 2001
B.S. Biology and Water Resources, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 1997
Affiliations and Memberships*
Society for Ecological Restoration
American Fisheries Society
Science and Products
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Neosho madtom and other ictalurid populations in relation to hydrologic characteristics of an impounded Midwestern warmwater stream: Update Neosho madtom and other ictalurid populations in relation to hydrologic characteristics of an impounded Midwestern warmwater stream: Update
The Neosho madtom, Noturus placidus, is a small (less than 75 millimeters in total length) ictalurid that is native to the main stems of the Neosho and Cottonwood Rivers in Kansas and Oklahoma and the Spring River in Kansas and Missouri. The Neosho madtom was federally listed as threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in May 1990. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been...
Authors
Janice Bryan, Mark Wildhaber, William Leeds, Rima Dey
The power to detect trends in Missouri River fish populations within the Pallid Sturgeon Population Assessment Program The power to detect trends in Missouri River fish populations within the Pallid Sturgeon Population Assessment Program
As with all large rivers in the United States, the Missouri River has been altered, with approximately 32.5 percent of the main stem length impounded and 32.5 percent channelized. These physical alterations to the environment have had effects on the fisheries, but studies examining the effects of alterations have been localized and for short periods of time. In response to the U.S. Fish...
Authors
Janice Bryan, Mark Wildhaber, Dan Gladish, Scott Holan, Mark Ellerseick
Power to detect trends in Missouri River fish populations within the Habitat Assessment Monitoring Program Power to detect trends in Missouri River fish populations within the Habitat Assessment Monitoring Program
As with all large rivers in the United States, the Missouri River has been altered, with approximately one-third of the mainstem length impounded and one-third channelized. These physical alterations to the environment have affected the fish populations, but studies examining the effects of alterations have been localized and for short periods of time, thereby preventing generalization...
Authors
Janice Bryan, Mark Wildhaber, Dan Gladish
Physical and hormonal examination of Missouri River shovelnose sturgeon reproductive stage: A reference guide Physical and hormonal examination of Missouri River shovelnose sturgeon reproductive stage: A reference guide
From May 2001 to June 2002 Wildhaber et al. (2005) conducted monthly sampling of Lower Missouri River shovelnose sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus platorynchus) to develop methods for determination of sex and the reproductive stage of sturgeons in the field. Shovelnose sturgeon were collected from the Missouri River and ultrasonic and endoscopic imagery and blood and gonadal tissue samples were...
Authors
M. L. Wildhaber, D. M. Papoulias, A. J. DeLonay, D. Tillitt, J.L. Bryan, M.L. Annis
Use of behavioral and physiological indicators to evaluate Scaphirhynchus sturgeon spawning success Use of behavioral and physiological indicators to evaluate Scaphirhynchus sturgeon spawning success
Thirty gravid, female shovelnose sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus platorynchus) were captured in the Lower Missouri River in March 2004 to evaluate the effectiveness of physiology, telemetry and remote sensor technology coupled with change point analysis in identifying when and where Scaphirhynchus sturgeon spawn. Captured sturgeons were instrumented with ultrasonic transmitters and with...
Authors
A. J. DeLonay, D. M. Papoulias, M. L. Wildhaber, M.L. Annis, J.L. Bryan, S.A. Griffith, S. H. Holan, D. Tillitt
Influence of water flow on Neosho madtom (Noturus placidus) reproductive behavior Influence of water flow on Neosho madtom (Noturus placidus) reproductive behavior
The Neosho madtom is a small, short-lived catfish species endemic to gravel bars of the Neosho River in Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri, U.S.A. It spawns during summer in nesting cavities excavated in gravel. Although the species has survived dam construction within the Neosho River basin, its declining numbers resulted in it being added to the federal threatened species list in 1991. To...
Authors
J.L. Bryan, M. L. Wildhaber, Douglas Noltie
Gender identification of shovelnose sturgeon using ultrasonic and endoscopic imagery and the application of the method to the pallid sturgeon Gender identification of shovelnose sturgeon using ultrasonic and endoscopic imagery and the application of the method to the pallid sturgeon
Monthly sampling of shovelnose sturgeon Scaphirhynchus platorynchus, a biological surrogate for the endangered pallid sturgeon Scaphirhynchus albus, was conducted to develop a multiseasonal profile of reproductive stages. Data collected included histological characteristics of gonads from wild caught fish and laboratory and field ultrasonic and endoscopic images. These data were used to...
Authors
M. L. Wildhaber, D. M. Papoulias, A. J. DeLonay, D. Tillitt, J.L. Bryan, M.L. Annis, J.A. Allert
Examining Neosho madtom reproductive biology using ultrasound and artificial photothermal cycles Examining Neosho madtom reproductive biology using ultrasound and artificial photothermal cycles
We examined whether extended laboratory simulation of natural photothermal conditions could stimulate reproduction in the Neosho madtom Noturus placidus, a federally threatened species. For 3 years, a captive population of Neosho madtoms was maintained under simulated natural conditions and monitored routinely with ultrasound for reproductive condition. Female Neosho madtoms cycled in...
Authors
J.L. Bryan, M. L. Wildhaber, Douglas Noltie
Threatened fishes of the world: Noturus placidus Taylor, 1969 (Ictaluridae) Threatened fishes of the world: Noturus placidus Taylor, 1969 (Ictaluridae)
No abstract available.
Authors
Janice Bryan, Mark Wildhaber, Douglas Noltie
Neosho Madtom Spawning Neosho Madtom Spawning
No abstract available at this time
Authors
Janice L. Albers, Mark Wildhaber
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Neosho madtom and other ictalurid populations in relation to hydrologic characteristics of an impounded Midwestern warmwater stream: Update Neosho madtom and other ictalurid populations in relation to hydrologic characteristics of an impounded Midwestern warmwater stream: Update
The Neosho madtom, Noturus placidus, is a small (less than 75 millimeters in total length) ictalurid that is native to the main stems of the Neosho and Cottonwood Rivers in Kansas and Oklahoma and the Spring River in Kansas and Missouri. The Neosho madtom was federally listed as threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in May 1990. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been...
Authors
Janice Bryan, Mark Wildhaber, William Leeds, Rima Dey
The power to detect trends in Missouri River fish populations within the Pallid Sturgeon Population Assessment Program The power to detect trends in Missouri River fish populations within the Pallid Sturgeon Population Assessment Program
As with all large rivers in the United States, the Missouri River has been altered, with approximately 32.5 percent of the main stem length impounded and 32.5 percent channelized. These physical alterations to the environment have had effects on the fisheries, but studies examining the effects of alterations have been localized and for short periods of time. In response to the U.S. Fish...
Authors
Janice Bryan, Mark Wildhaber, Dan Gladish, Scott Holan, Mark Ellerseick
Power to detect trends in Missouri River fish populations within the Habitat Assessment Monitoring Program Power to detect trends in Missouri River fish populations within the Habitat Assessment Monitoring Program
As with all large rivers in the United States, the Missouri River has been altered, with approximately one-third of the mainstem length impounded and one-third channelized. These physical alterations to the environment have affected the fish populations, but studies examining the effects of alterations have been localized and for short periods of time, thereby preventing generalization...
Authors
Janice Bryan, Mark Wildhaber, Dan Gladish
Physical and hormonal examination of Missouri River shovelnose sturgeon reproductive stage: A reference guide Physical and hormonal examination of Missouri River shovelnose sturgeon reproductive stage: A reference guide
From May 2001 to June 2002 Wildhaber et al. (2005) conducted monthly sampling of Lower Missouri River shovelnose sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus platorynchus) to develop methods for determination of sex and the reproductive stage of sturgeons in the field. Shovelnose sturgeon were collected from the Missouri River and ultrasonic and endoscopic imagery and blood and gonadal tissue samples were...
Authors
M. L. Wildhaber, D. M. Papoulias, A. J. DeLonay, D. Tillitt, J.L. Bryan, M.L. Annis
Use of behavioral and physiological indicators to evaluate Scaphirhynchus sturgeon spawning success Use of behavioral and physiological indicators to evaluate Scaphirhynchus sturgeon spawning success
Thirty gravid, female shovelnose sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus platorynchus) were captured in the Lower Missouri River in March 2004 to evaluate the effectiveness of physiology, telemetry and remote sensor technology coupled with change point analysis in identifying when and where Scaphirhynchus sturgeon spawn. Captured sturgeons were instrumented with ultrasonic transmitters and with...
Authors
A. J. DeLonay, D. M. Papoulias, M. L. Wildhaber, M.L. Annis, J.L. Bryan, S.A. Griffith, S. H. Holan, D. Tillitt
Influence of water flow on Neosho madtom (Noturus placidus) reproductive behavior Influence of water flow on Neosho madtom (Noturus placidus) reproductive behavior
The Neosho madtom is a small, short-lived catfish species endemic to gravel bars of the Neosho River in Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri, U.S.A. It spawns during summer in nesting cavities excavated in gravel. Although the species has survived dam construction within the Neosho River basin, its declining numbers resulted in it being added to the federal threatened species list in 1991. To...
Authors
J.L. Bryan, M. L. Wildhaber, Douglas Noltie
Gender identification of shovelnose sturgeon using ultrasonic and endoscopic imagery and the application of the method to the pallid sturgeon Gender identification of shovelnose sturgeon using ultrasonic and endoscopic imagery and the application of the method to the pallid sturgeon
Monthly sampling of shovelnose sturgeon Scaphirhynchus platorynchus, a biological surrogate for the endangered pallid sturgeon Scaphirhynchus albus, was conducted to develop a multiseasonal profile of reproductive stages. Data collected included histological characteristics of gonads from wild caught fish and laboratory and field ultrasonic and endoscopic images. These data were used to...
Authors
M. L. Wildhaber, D. M. Papoulias, A. J. DeLonay, D. Tillitt, J.L. Bryan, M.L. Annis, J.A. Allert
Examining Neosho madtom reproductive biology using ultrasound and artificial photothermal cycles Examining Neosho madtom reproductive biology using ultrasound and artificial photothermal cycles
We examined whether extended laboratory simulation of natural photothermal conditions could stimulate reproduction in the Neosho madtom Noturus placidus, a federally threatened species. For 3 years, a captive population of Neosho madtoms was maintained under simulated natural conditions and monitored routinely with ultrasound for reproductive condition. Female Neosho madtoms cycled in...
Authors
J.L. Bryan, M. L. Wildhaber, Douglas Noltie
Threatened fishes of the world: Noturus placidus Taylor, 1969 (Ictaluridae) Threatened fishes of the world: Noturus placidus Taylor, 1969 (Ictaluridae)
No abstract available.
Authors
Janice Bryan, Mark Wildhaber, Douglas Noltie
Neosho Madtom Spawning Neosho Madtom Spawning
No abstract available at this time
Authors
Janice L. Albers, Mark Wildhaber
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