Prof. Dr. Paul Spruell

Professor of Biology and Freshwater Ecology · Department of Biology · Eastern Washington University

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Academic focus & active research

Prof. Spruell conducts conservation genetics studies on native bull trout and redband trout, using environmental DNA (eDNA) to track aquatic species distribution throughout the Inland Northwest.

Conservation Genetics Freshwater Trout Ecology eDNA Aquatic Monitoring Stream Habitat Fragmentation

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Institution: Eastern Washington University
Department / Faculty: Department of Biology
Primary Field: Conservation Genetics
Campus Location: Cheney & Spokane, Washington, United States

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