POESCH LAB · OUR RESEARCH
Science for freshwater conservation.
Our research investigates the conservation of freshwater fishes, the environmental effects of resource and land-use development, and the effectiveness of aquatic restoration. We combine field research, laboratory methods, and ecological analysis to support informed conservation decisions.
01 · RESEARCH AREA
Conservation of Freshwater Fishes
Understanding species at risk, invasive species, changing stream flows, and climate-related pressures on freshwater fish.
02 · RESEARCH AREA
Sustainable Resource and Land-Use Development
Assessing how roads, industrial development, and other land uses influence aquatic ecosystems and freshwater biodiversity.
03 · RESEARCH AREA
Restoration and Reclamation
Evaluating habitat restoration, fisheries offsets, fish stocking, and practical methods to recover aquatic ecosystems.
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Our research areas are connected by a common goal: understanding and protecting freshwater biodiversity through rigorous, applied science.