Wichita River mussel survey
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Project Description

Survey the Wichita River for mussels, including imperiled species.

Conservation Area

Red

NFCA Objectives

Project Hierarchy: 1
Estimated Cost Range: ~$300,000 - $500,000
Project Submitted By: Aaron Urbanczyk
Suggested Contact: Aaron Urbanczyk and Gene Wilde

This study will locate extant populations of freshwater mussels in the Wichita River and determine if imperiled species occur and how they might be conserved.

Texas Tech University, Texas A&M University, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

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

Project Status

  • Suggested
  • Ongoing
  • Completed

Project Location

Wichita River below Lake Diversion