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Aquatic eDNAtlas Project: eDNA field sampling grid for the Western U.S.

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The Aquatic eDNAtlas Project uses the open-access eDNAtlas database from the USDA Forest Service National Genomics Center for Wildlife and Fish Conservation (NGC) to provide spatial information on aquatic species across the U.S. The database is populated by samples collected through standardized field sampling protocol implemented by numerous natural resource agencies and non-governmental organizations partnered with the National Genomics Center for Wildlife and Fish Conservation. This map provides a visual display showing areas where samples have already been taken in the Western U.S. for the Aquatic eDNAtlas Project.

Key Uses
Inventory, Monitoring and Assessments
Scale
Landscape
User Experience Level
Advanced
What do you need to get started?
A basic knowledge of interactive maps or ArcGIS Online (AGOL) products to filter and find data.
Outputs
Filtered data, printed field maps, information on where stream samples have already been taken
Strengths
Shows where stream samples have already been taken along the "sample grid" to help prepare for field work and focus efforts to take samples in underrepresented areas.
Limitations
This map application only shows where field samples have already been taken along the “sample grid” and does not show results or other eDNA information.

Data and Tools

People

  • Person

    Michael K. Young, PhD

    Emeritus Scientist
  • Person

    Daniel J. Isaak, PhD

    Research Fish Biologist
  • Person

    Michael K. Schwartz, PhD

    Director, National Genomics Center for Wildlife and Fish Conservation
  • Person

    Kevin S. McKelvey, PhD

    Emeritus Scientist
  • Person

    David E. Nagel

    Physical Scientist/Spatial Analyst
  • Person

    Thomas W. Franklin

    Ecologist / eDNA Program Leader
  • Person

    Samuel Greaves

    eDNA Laboratory Technician
  • Person

    Joseph Dysthe

    eDNA Laboratory Technician
  • Person

    Kristine L. Pilgrim

    Laboratory Supervisor, Biological Scientist
  • Person

    Gwynne L. Chandler

    Fish Biologist
  • Person
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    Kellie Carim, PhD

    Research Ecologist
  • Person

    Taylor Wilcox, PhD

    Research Geneticist
  • Person

    Sharon L. Payne

    RMRS GIS Specialist and W&W Web Manager
  • Person

    Dona Horan

    Fish Biologist

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Last updated April 8, 2025