Migration of Arkansas River Shiner and Peppered Chub in the Canadian River

Project Description

Document migration of Arkansas River Shiner and Peppered Chub in the Canadian River using stable isotopes. This also will allow determination of the spawning sites and nursery areas.

Conservation Area

Canadian

NFCA Objectives

Project Hierarchy: 1
Estimated Cost Range: ~$1000 - $50,000
Project Submitted By: Gene Wilde
Suggested Contact: Gene Wilde, Allison Pease

This is critical in understanding the potential effects of instream barriers, low flows, and fragmentation on these species.

Texas Tech University, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, New Mexico Department of Game and Fish

SWG, Section 6, GPLCC, SARP, USFWS, TPWD, GPFHP, CRMWA

Project Status

  • Suggested
  • Ongoing
  • Completed

Project Location

Canadian River upstream from Lake Meredith