Monitoring, Research

The Deshka River isa tributary of the Susitna River, located in Southcentral Alaska. It has a historically large chinook salmon run with long-term monitoring data available for salmon (since the 1970s). The study seeks to improve understanding about how changes in freshwater temperature effect salmon by meticulously studying one river system from headwaters to mouth. The statistical framework hinges on sampling at the river’s tributary junctions to capture temperature nuances across the its entire course. For each site, temperature loggers are located at the junction, upstream in the tributary, and downstream in the river’s main stem.

Facilities

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Welcome to our Southern Alaska Office! We have dedicated staff working with partners to conserve fish and wildlife via habitat restoration and conservation, fish assessment and management, technical assistance, cost-sharing, funding, and outreach.

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Programs

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The Fish and Aquatic Conservation programs work together to deliver resilient habitats, healthy fish, connected people, and strong partnerships. From habitat restoration to aquatic invasive species prevention, captive breeding to population assessment and monitoring, our programs are driven by the...

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