Goal

Determine the timing of emigration and distribution of anadromous salmonids in the Raccoon and Doty Creek watersheds.

Objectives

  1. Characterize the occurrence and distribution of juvenile anadromous salmonids (i.e., fall-run Chinook salmon and Central Valley steelhead) emigrating from the upper watershed during the period from late March through June using environmental DNA techniques
  2. Evaluate the presence of juvenile steelhead in the watershed from fish captured in fyke or hoop nets
  3. Characterize the temperature regime in the lower watershed during the anadromous

Project Background

This project provides undergraduates opportunities to come alongside IBE’s Research Associates in ongoing research projects.

The Coon Creek Watershed Assessment conducted in 2017 identified a lack of information regarding the timing of juvenile salmonid emigration as a general concern and of great value to informing restoration opportunities.

It is our goal to establish this project as an annually occurring monitoring program. This study will provide information regarding the overall success of restoration projects within the watershed over time, if done annually.

Project Team: Jason Peters – IBE Research Associate, Michael McGrann – IBE CEO