Migration of Sharpnose Shiner and Smalleye Shiner in the upper Brazos RIver

Project Description

Document migration of Sharpnose Shiner and Smalleye Shiner in the upper Brazos River using stable isotopes. This also will allow determination of the relative importance of the Salt Fork, Double Mountain Fork, and Brazos River mainstem as spawning sites and nursery areas.

Conservation Area

Brazos

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

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

Project Status

  • Suggested
  • Ongoing
  • Completed

Project Location

Brazos River upstream from Possum Kingdom.