This image is from Steve Waste's last day at the Columbia River Research Laboratory. Steve served as the Director of the Columbia River Research Laboratory, a facility of the Western Fisheries Research Center of USGS, from 2008 to 2024. He retired in 2024 and now continues to support WFRC as a Scientist Emeritus. Steve holds a Ph.D.
Stephen (Steve) McIntosh Waste, Ph.D. (Former Employee)
Science and Products
Native and Invasive Bivalves in the Pacific Northwest: Co-occurrence, Habitat Associations and Potential Competition in the Face of Climate Change
Native mussels are in precipitous decline across North America. As part of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s (CTUIR) First Foods management framework that places significant value on the cultural importance of traditional food resources, they have been identified as a top conservation priority in the Pacific Northwest. Freshwater mussels are a vital component...
Species Studied at the Columbia River Research Laboratory
Many species are studied at the Columbia River Research Laboratory. These species include birds, fish, invertebrates, and plants. The list contains both common and scientific names. Related content tab provides descriptive information for various species studied.
CRRL Lead Scientists and Areas of Expertise
Lead Scientists - Expertise
Steve Waste's Last Day of Work at Columbia River Research Laboratory
This image is from Steve Waste's last day at the Columbia River Research Laboratory. Steve served as the Director of the Columbia River Research Laboratory, a facility of the Western Fisheries Research Center of USGS, from 2008 to 2024. He retired in 2024 and now continues to support WFRC as a Scientist Emeritus. Steve holds a Ph.D.
Juvenile Chinook salmon in Cougar Reservoir
Underwater image of Juvenile Chinook salmon in Cougar Reservoir in the Willamette Basin.
Underwater image of Juvenile Chinook salmon in Cougar Reservoir in the Willamette Basin.
Science and Products
Native and Invasive Bivalves in the Pacific Northwest: Co-occurrence, Habitat Associations and Potential Competition in the Face of Climate Change
Native mussels are in precipitous decline across North America. As part of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s (CTUIR) First Foods management framework that places significant value on the cultural importance of traditional food resources, they have been identified as a top conservation priority in the Pacific Northwest. Freshwater mussels are a vital component...
Species Studied at the Columbia River Research Laboratory
Many species are studied at the Columbia River Research Laboratory. These species include birds, fish, invertebrates, and plants. The list contains both common and scientific names. Related content tab provides descriptive information for various species studied.
CRRL Lead Scientists and Areas of Expertise
Lead Scientists - Expertise
Steve Waste's Last Day of Work at Columbia River Research Laboratory
This image is from Steve Waste's last day at the Columbia River Research Laboratory. Steve served as the Director of the Columbia River Research Laboratory, a facility of the Western Fisheries Research Center of USGS, from 2008 to 2024. He retired in 2024 and now continues to support WFRC as a Scientist Emeritus. Steve holds a Ph.D.
This image is from Steve Waste's last day at the Columbia River Research Laboratory. Steve served as the Director of the Columbia River Research Laboratory, a facility of the Western Fisheries Research Center of USGS, from 2008 to 2024. He retired in 2024 and now continues to support WFRC as a Scientist Emeritus. Steve holds a Ph.D.
Juvenile Chinook salmon in Cougar Reservoir
Underwater image of Juvenile Chinook salmon in Cougar Reservoir in the Willamette Basin.
Underwater image of Juvenile Chinook salmon in Cougar Reservoir in the Willamette Basin.
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