Post-drought wildfire retardant first flushes on early life stage Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) and Rainbow Trout (O. mykiss). | Science Tracker

Science activity #54475, updated 31 October 2025

Post-drought wildfire retardant first flushes on early life stage Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) and Rainbow Trout (O. mykiss).

Description / purpose

Assess fire retardant toxicity on salmonids (eggs and alevins).

Linked science activities

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Collaborators

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Activity status

1 Awarded / Initiating (2023)
2 In progress / Ongoing
3 Complete

Funding summary

Total allocated funding: $0

Location

Subbasins

Delta regions

Geographic tags

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Products and outputs

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Type and context

Science action area

4D: Evaluate the effects of toxicity (e.g., contaminant mixtures, mercury, pharmaceutical products, HABs) on aquatic species survival including possible effects on predation

Management themes

Water quality

Science themes

Contaminants

Types

Targeted immediate research

Science functions

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Management actions

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Science Topics

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Lead implementing organization

Delta Stewardship Council

Partner implementing organizations

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Funding organizations

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Funding programs

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Funding sources

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