Research

Using the SUNY and USGS joint funding, researchers from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe have commissioned a research raft to trace the populations of walleye making their spring runs up the St. Regis River. By utilizing eDNA technology, researchers can identify which sections of the river are most important to native walleye behavior patterns (Click to Learn More).

Our waters face growing threats from non-native species. In partnership with SLELO PRISM and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, we can spot invaders early with cutting-edge environmental DNA (eDNA) technology. This technology is also used to survey the region for surprisingly accurate population data (Click to Learn More).

Eli Horst is a senior undergraduate student at SUNY Oswego and is researching an effective way to quickly determine the sex of Lake Ontario Chinook Salmon. Click to learn more about his findings!

Chloe Wang (M.S. Student, SUNY ESF) explores the restoration potential of native Brook Trout in the upper Onondaga Creek watershed on land recently repossessed by the Onondaga Nation. This is part of a shared research agenda with the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment (Click to Learn More).

Maggie Carroll (M.S. Student, SUNY ESF) is examining muskellunge and walleye population structure in the St. Lawrence River. The team is using RADseq library prep to sequence DNA, providing a foundation for future population analyses (Click to Learn More).