I work for a transportation agency that is constantly building and updating bridges that span rivers; hence, we collaborate closely with the local office of the state’s fish and game agency. Legislation dictates that...
Studying aquatic organisms is challenging. Unlike counting sheep in a pasture, counting fish in the water is much more difficult. The most effective method varies considerably among species. Fisheries scientists have traditionally used nets,...
Rivers attract all types of recreators. In addition to anglers, many of the rivers in North America are frequented by boaters, kayakers, and whitewater rafters. In the past several decades, whitewater parks have increased...
In light of an uncertain future, fisheries conservationists and managers increasingly require tools that help them make proactive instead of reactive management decisions. Examples of proactive tools are population and distribution models, which help...
Coral reefs are habitats that are equally important to fish and people. Reefs support more fish species per unit area than any other marine environment. There are more than 4,000 known species of reef...
Trout fishing is a popular pastime around the world. Most trout species are known to put up a good fight on the line and are valued for their table fare. Brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis;...
In 2016, a catastrophic flood removed infrastructure and damaged habitat within several rivers along Colorado’s Front Range, including the popular coldwater St. Vrain River near the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Following the...
Fishes like shad and salmon are well known for large annual migrations between rivers and oceans. This life history trait, known as anadromy, allows fish to take advantage of the perks of both habitats. ...
Clean water is vital for maintaining healthy aquatic habitats. As areas become more developed, the impacts can be seen on the water quality of freshwater ecosystems. When it rains, pollutants such as fertilizers, pesticides...
It was the fall of 2018 and I was a graduate student in northern Minnesota. I was attending the first annual River Restoration Conference in a nearby town, and despite my relative youth in...
