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Science activity #49873, updated 29 April 2022

Risk of fish predation within and across tidal wetland complexes

Description / purpose

This study focuses on understanding how restored tidal wetlands with different physical configurations function as refuge and rearing habitat for fishes, including native and imperiled species such as delta smelt and juvenile Chinook salmon. This research will assess the spatial distribution of predation risk as it varies within and across tidal wetlands. The proposed research will generate a statistical model that helps predict predation outcomes from various restored tidal wetland designs and channel configurations. This will be a powerful tool for managers to forecast how proposed habitat restoration or water management actions may impact native fish populations.

Linked science activities

None specified

Collaborators

Dave Ayers, Principal investigator - University of California - Davis [UC Davis]
Peter Moyle, Co-investigator - University of California - Davis [UC Davis]
Andrew Rypel, Contributor - University of California - Davis [UC Davis]
Stacy Sherman, Contributor - California Department of Fish and Wildlife [CDFW]
Cyril Michel, Contributor - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA]

Activity status

  • 1 Awarded / Initiating (2020)
  • 2 In progress / Ongoing (2020 - 2022)
  • 3 Complete

Funding summary

Total allocated funding: $129,762

Label Value
Contract # or labor code 19054
Implementing organization University of California - Davis [UC Davis]
Funding organization State Water Contractors [SWC]
Funding Source Not provided
Date of award 2020-05-01
Date of fiscal year-end Not provided
Total award amount $64,894
State type of obligation Not provided
Federal type of obligation Not provided
Reimbursability Not provided
Procurement mechanism Contracted competitive or direct award
Label Value
Contract # or labor code 19054
Implementing organization University of California - Davis [UC Davis]
Funding organization Delta Stewardship Council
Funding Source Delta Stewardship Council - General Fund
Date of award 2020-05-01
Date of fiscal year-end Not provided
Total award amount $64,868
State type of obligation Not provided
Federal type of obligation Not provided
Reimbursability Not provided
Procurement mechanism Contracted competitive or direct award

Location

Subbasins
Delta regions

Geographic tags

None specified

Products and outputs

Type Title Description Views
Link Delta Science Fellow 2020: Risk of fish predation within and across tidal wetland complexes Project fact sheet 3