Western Fishereis Research Center (WFRC)

6505 NE 65th Street
Seattle, Washington 98115
Phone: 206-526-6282
Fax: 206-526-6654
http://wfrc.usgs.gov/

WERC scientists have been studies biological fate and effects of contaminants in the aquatic ecosystems of the Western coast, and working on developing methods to provide bioremediation and control of contaminated habitats. Below are listed samples of past and current studies, representing the scope of contaminants research expertise at WFRC:

Introduction to the Contaminants Research in WFRC

Contaminated Habitats: Agricultural Areas, Rangeland, and Forests

• Ecological Assessment of Seleniferous Agricultural Drainwater on Fish Inhabiting the Grassland Water District and Adjacent Reaches of the San Joaquin River

Contaminated Habitats: Mining, Metals, Mercury, and Energy Development

Mercury

• Bioaccumulation of Mercury by Fish and Fish-forage Organisms in Camp Far West Reservoir, Yuba and Placer County
  
  
• Mercury Contamination in Fillets of Selected Sport fishes from Lake Natoma, Sacramento County, California

Integration of Ecological Stressors: Multistressor Research

• Xenobiotic Impact on Arctic Char: Nutritional Modulation and Physiological Consequences

• Chemical Contamination of Hatchery Fish Feed
  
  
• Water Quality and Salmonid Population Viability

Bioremediation and Control

• Reducing Pesticide Pollution of Aquatic Ecosystems