Science activity #53136,
updated 24 May 2024
Non-Invasive Environmental DNA Monitoring to Support Tidal Wetland Restoration
Description / purpose
In this project we use single-species and multi-species environmental DNA (eDNA) approaches to monitor tidal wetland restoration sites and paired reference sites (existing, unrestored tidal wetlands located near restoration sites) in the San Francisco Bay Delta (SFBD). We are working in coordination with the CDFW Fish Restoration Program (FRP) and other collaborators so our eDNA detections can be paired with physical detections of fishes from their trawling efforts. Ultra-sensitive DNA single species detection methods are being used to identify restoration site use by listed species (Delta Smelt, Longfin Smelt, winter- and spring-run Chinook Salmon) while the DNA metabarcoding approach will evaluate entire fish communities (groups of different fish species) at restored and reference sites. Aside from revealing restored habitat use by other fishes, metabarcoding will reveal potential ecological interactions between Endangered Species Act listed and non-listed species, through concurrent detection in time and space. Sampling throughout the year will allow us to identify seasonal trends in fish use of restored and reference sites. This project will demonstrate the utility of eDNA detection as a non-invasive (no take), cost-effective monitoring tool that can complement conventional surveys of restored tidal wetlands in the SFBD. Our results can be incorporated into an adaptive monitoring framework for tidal wetland restoration, to increase success of future restoration projects.
Linked science activities
ID | Title |
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#49899 | Developing an eDNA metabarcoding protocol to improve fish and mussel monitoring in the San Francisco Estuary → |
Collaborators
Andrea Schreier, Principal investigator -
University of California - Davis [UC Davis]
Ravi Nagarajan, Co-investigator -
University of California - Davis [UC Davis]
Leigh Sanders, Co-investigator -
University of California - Davis [UC Davis]
Activity status
- 1 Awarded / Initiating (2022)
- 2 In progress / Ongoing
- 3 Complete
Funding summary
Total allocated funding: $496,322
Label | Value |
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Contract # or labor code | DSC-21011 |
Implementing organization | University of California - Davis [UC Davis] |
Funding organization | Delta Stewardship Council - Delta Science Program |
Funding Source | Not provided |
Date of award | 2022-07-01 |
Date of fiscal year-end | Not provided |
Total award amount | $496,322 |
State type of obligation | Not provided |
Federal type of obligation | Not provided |
Reimbursability | Not provided |
Procurement mechanism | Not provided |
Location
Subbasins
Delta regions
Geographic tags
None specified
Products and outputs
Type | Title | Description | Views |
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An Environmental DNA Approach to Monitor Fish Communities in Restored Tidal Wetlands | Poster Presentation: 152nd Annual Meeting of the | 30 | |
Project at-a-glance | Short summary of the project in aesthetically plea | 4 |
Type and context
Science action area
SAA Need 2 (2022-2026): Enhance monitoring and model interoperability, integration, and forecasting.
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SAA Action Area 3 (2017-2021): Develop tools and methods to support and evaluate habitat restoration
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SAA Action Area 5 (2017-2021): Modernize monitoring, data management, and modeling
Management themes
Science themes
Types
Science functions
Management actions
Science Topics
Chinook Salmon
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Delta Smelt
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Endangered species
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Estuaries
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Fish
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Green sturgeon
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Habitat
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Habitat restoration
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Invasive / non native species
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Invertebrates
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Longfin Smelt
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Mollusks
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Pelagic fish
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Restoration
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Restoration planning
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Sacramento Splittail
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Salmon migration
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Salmon rearing
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Steelhead Trout
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Striped bass
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Sturgeon
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Tidal wetlands
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Wetlands
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White Sturgeon
Lead implementing organization
Partner implementing organizations
Funding organizations
Funding programs
None specified
Funding sources
None specified