Monitor abundance and genetic health of the bridled darter, and assess threats to federally threatened blue shiners in the Coosa River drainage. Project will utilize snorkeling, eDNA surveys and DNA analysis from tissues to monitor bridled darters, and will utilize geographic information systems, fish passage assessments, eDNA surveys, and habitat comparisons to other watersheds to assess threats to blue shiners.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Southeast Aquatics
Project Title: Monitoring Status of Bridled Darters and Assessing Threats to Blue Shiners (AL, GA, TN)
Organization:
Tennessee Aquarium
Project ID:
1906.20.070609
Description:
Award Amount:
$100350.02
Location:
Coosa River drainage in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee