Detecting invasive species using environmental DNA

Project ID: G23AC00532

Federal Agency: U.S. Geological Survey

Partner Institution: Washington State University

Fiscal Year: 2023

Initial Funding: $150,000

Total Funding: $150,000

Project Type: Research

Principal Investigator: Goldberg, Caren

Agreement Technical Representative: Spear, Stephen

Abstract: The goal of this research project is to develop and validate qPCR assays for invasive species that can be used for early detection. Additionally, to work on isothermal assays that can be used on site by managers to detect invasive species.