Inventory of aquatic fauna at Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Project ID: P23AC01498

Federal Agency: National Park Service

Partner Institution: Washington State University

Fiscal Year: 2023

Initial Funding: $54,514

Total Funding: $54,514

Project Type: Research

National Park: Golden Gate National Recreation Area

National Park: Point Reyes National Seashore

Principal Investigator: Goldberg, Caren

Agreement Technical Representative: Livingston, Steve

Abstract: This project will analyze water samples for environmental DNA collected at selected National Parks in the western United States. These eDNA samples will provide aquatic inventories of various water bodies throughout each sampled park. With this information, park managers will be better prepared to develop and prioritize management activities. Phase 1 will include samples collected from Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GOGA) and Point Reyes National Seashore (PORE) streams and ponds will be analyzed for the detection of four species. Future phases may include samples from additional parks for a different suite of species depending on success of Phase 1 and availability of finding.