Rio Grande Silvery Minnow repatriation

Project Description

Explore a programmatic relationship with Sul Ross (or another university) to support/involve faculty, post-docs, graduate students, etc. in research/monitoring efforts for Rio Grande Silvery Minnow.

Conservation Area

Rio Grande - Upper Big Bend

NFCA Objectives

Project Hierarchy: 2
Estimated Cost Range: ~$200,000 - $300,000
Project Submitted By: Advisory Council
Suggested Contact:

Restore native faunal element to the Rio Grande and Pecos Rvier.

WWF, USFWS, NPS, and TPWD

WWF, USFWS, NPS, and TPWD

Project Status

  • Suggested
  • Ongoing
  • Completed

Project Location

Rio Grande - upper Big Bend; Rio Grande - lower Big Bend; Pecos River