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Features
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Invasive Zebra Mussels Found in Aquarium Supplies
ALERT! Invasive zebra mussels were recently found in "moss balls,” an aquarium plant product sold at aquarium and pet supply stores. Zebra mussels are regarded as one of the most destructive invasive species in North America.
If you have moss balls in your aquarium DO NOT DUMP THEM!
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People Power: The Long and Winding Road to a Career in Conservation
A candid conversation with Patty Crandell, Center Director of the Service’s Abernathy Fish Technology Center in Longview, Washington, about what she does, why she does it and the fascinating detours that got her to where she is today.
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4th Annual Lamprey Information Exchange Goes Virtual in 2021
In 2021, the Pacific Lamprey Conservation Initiative's Lamprey Technical Workgroup will host a monthly (January-June) webinar series 11:00am - 1:00pm Pacific Time on the second Tuesday of each month. Registration required for each webinar.
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Oregon Zoo's Pacific Lamprey Exhibit Showcases the Power of Collaboration Between the Service, Tribes, and Conservation Partners
When Oregon’s first Pacific Lamprey zoo exhibit officially debuted on World Rivers Day 2019, the unique fish wasn’t the only thing on display.
Program Updates
ALERT! Invasive Zebra Mussels Found in Aquarium Supplies
Invasive zebra mussels were recently found in "moss balls,” an aquarium plant product sold at aquarium and pet supply stores. Zebra mussels are regarded as one of the most destructive invasive species in North America.
If you have moss balls in your aquarium DO NOT DUMP THEM. Follow these Disposal instructions to keep our waterways safe:
Fish and Aquatic Conservation news
August 20, 2020 - (Peninsula Daily News) Hatchery coho offering options in QuilceneJuly 3, 2019 - (Daily Record) Fish biologists ask recreators not to build rock dams in local rivers
July 31, 2018 - Fall salmon seasons kick off Aug. 1 with mixed forecasts (Oregon DFW)
July 6, 2018 - (Tribal Tribune) CTFW utilize beavers in Methow salmon recovery work
March 30, 2018 - Idaho summer chinook fishing may heat up
An Education in Restoration
The Mid-Columbia Fish & Wildlife Conservation Office has been supporting an Ecology class for students at Okanogan High School for three years now. The students are trained to collect data on plant life, macroinvertebrates and fish species. At the end of the year, students analyze the data and report their findings.
