Use of Genetic Analysis for the Identification of Asian Carp Reproduction in the Upper Mississippi River Basin

 

This project supports efforts toward monitoring Asian carp reproduction and recruitment in the Upper Mississippi River basin. Current research conducted by ISU has focused on sampling for Asian carp eggs and larvae throughout the Upper Mississippi River basin. Results of this project will contribute toward understanding of when and where Asian carp are reproducing in this region and mechanisms contributing towards population expansion. In addition, the results will also help identify how environmental conditions, dams, and tributaries interact to define spawning and nursery habitats in the Upper Mississippi River basin. Combined, these results will aid managers targeting spawning and nursery habitats for removal and/or control efforts.

Deleted 08/28/2015 (Archived.) USGS-G15AC-00338 Agency: Department of the Interior
Office: Geological Survey Cooperative Agreement 1 07/29/2015 This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements. Tangee Brookie
Contract Specialist
Phone 303-236-9322 tbrookie@usgs.gov $42,880.00 Awards range from $42,880.00 to $42,880.00