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Title: Status Report of the Pacific Lamprey (Lampetra Trzdentata) in the Columbia River Basin.

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/658271· OSTI ID:658271

The widespread decline of Pacific lamprey (Lampetra tridentata) in the Pacific Northwest, especially in the Columbia River system has led to concerns and questions from a number of regional agencies, Native American tribes, and the public. To address these concerns, new research efforts must focus on specific problems associated with this understudied species. The preservation and restoration of this species is critical for a number of reasons, including its importance to the tribes and its importance as an indicator of ecosystem health. Historically lamprey have been labeled a pest species due to the problems associated with the exotic sea lamprey, (Petromyzon marinus), invading the Great Lakes.

Research Organization:
Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR (United States); Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission; Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
Sponsoring Organization:
US Bonneville Power Administration
DOE Contract Number:
95BI39067
OSTI ID:
658271
Report Number(s):
DOE/BP-39067-1; ON: DE98005121; CNN: Contract 95BI39067; TRN: 98:011226
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: Jul 1995
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English