@article {76971, title = {Assessment of western Oregon adult winter steelhead {\textendash} redd surveys 2014}, volume = {no. OPSW-ODFW-2014-09}, year = {2014}, note = {{\textquotedblleft}This report provides a summary of results from winter steelhead spawning ground surveys conducted in Oregon Coast and Lower Columbia basins in 2014, and also includes a brief summary of lamprey data collected from the same monitoring efforts.{\textquotedblright} (from the Summary, p.1)}, month = {2014, Dec.}, pages = {20 p.}, keywords = {Alsea River, depleted populations, Pacific lamprey = Entosphenus tridentatus (Lampetra tridentata), population count, reproductive behavior, spatial distribution, steelhead trout = Oncorhynchus mykiss, temporal distribution, Tidewater (Or.), Umpqua River Basin}, url = {https://tinyurl.com/bdhm44vb}, author = {Jacobsen, Ryan and Nott, Jonathan and Brown, Eric and Weeber, Matt and Lewis, Mark} } @mastersthesis {36396, title = {Basin-Scale Variation in the Spatial Pattern of Fall Movement of Juvenile Coho Salmon in the West Fork Smith River, Oregon}, year = {2013}, note = {{\textquotedblleft}For several species of Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus spp.) inhabiting coastal temperate streams, juvenile fish have been recorded moving between mainstem and tributary habitats during the transition from the summer dry season to the winter wet season. Such movement that connects summer and winter habitats may be particularly important for coho salmon, O. kisutch, because availability of overwintering habitat can limit freshwater survival for this species. Here, I describe basin-scale variability in the spatial pattern of fall movement for juvenile coho salmon between mainstem and tributary streams during the fall of 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005.{\textquotedblright} (from the Abstract) Includes maps of study sites. A most interesting study of the complexities of juvenile coho migration to find secure habit for overwintering. The major professors were Lisa M. Ganio and Kelly M. Burnett.}, pages = {77 p.}, school = {Oregon State University}, type = {Masters Thesis}, edition = {M.S.}, chapter = {College of Forestry, Forest Science}, address = {Corvallis, Or.}, keywords = {Beaver Creek, Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, Crane Creek, Gold Creek, habitats, hydrography, juvenile fish, Moore Creek, Smith River, spatial distribution, temporal distribution, Umpqua River Basin, West Fork Smith River}, url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/graduate_thesis_or_dissertations/0r9676010}, author = {Hance, Dalton J.} } @mastersthesis {36696, title = {Distribution of Juvenile Salmonids and Stream Habitat Relative to 15-Year-Old Debris-Flow Deposits in the Oregon Coast Range}, year = {2013}, note = {The severe weather and heavy rainfall of February, 1996 caused many landslides in the Oregon Coast Range. This study looks at the effects of landslides and debris flows on fish 15 years later. {\textquotedblleft}My primary objectives in this study are to: 1) explore whether the abundance of juvenile coho salmon, age 0+ trout, and age 1+ trout in summer pools varies with distance to the nearest 15-year-old debris-flow deposit; and 2) examine pool habitat characteristics in 1996 and 2011 relative to distance to the nearest 15-year-old debris-flow deposit to document change and as possible explanations of observed salmonid distribution. {\textquotedblleft} (p.5) The major professor was Kelly M. Burnett.}, pages = {73 p.}, school = {Oregon State University}, type = {Masters Thesis}, edition = {M.S.}, chapter = {Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife, Fisheries}, address = {Corvallis, Or.}, keywords = {climate, Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, community ecology, erosion, habitats, Harvey Creek, Herman Creek, landslides, Maria Creek, precipitation, Siuslaw River, spatial distribution, trout, Umpqua River}, url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/graduate_thesis_or_dissertations/47429d26g}, author = {Kirkby, Kristen-Marie S.} } @mastersthesis {36516, title = {Reconnecting Aquatic Habitats: Validating Historical Habitat Use by Anadromous Fishes Using Telemetry and Stable Isotope Analysis above Barriers}, year = {2013}, note = {In November, 2012, PacifiCorp put in a fish ladder over Soda Springs Dam, which opened up new spawning habitat for anadromous salmonids on Fish Creek. The fish ladder was a relicensing requirement. In advance of this change, the author captured fourteen wild summer steelhead and relocated them into Fish Creek, on the blocked side of Soda Springs Dam, in order to study their movements and behavior in newly accessible habitat. From June, 2010 through late May, 2011, the trout were tracked using radio telemetry. {\textquotedblleft}The main goal of this project was to provide management recommendations for habitat restoration projects upstream of the Soda Springs Dam and above a natural waterfall in the Fish Creek tributary on the North Umpqua River in Oregon.{\textquotedblright} (p.3) The author also used stable-isotope analysis to document historically salmon-derived nitrogen in the landscape from samples of Douglas fir trees. This study is an interesting first look at fish behavior in newly re-opened habitat. The major professor was David L. G. Noakes. }, pages = {118 p.}, school = {Oregon State University}, type = {Masters Thesis}, edition = {M.S.}, chapter = {Dept. of Fish and Wildlife. Fisheries Science}, address = {Corvallis, Or.}, keywords = {dams, Fish Creek, habitats, North Umpqua Hydroelectric Project, North Umpqua River, reproductive behavior, Slide Creek Dam, Soda Springs Dam, spatial distribution, steelhead trout = Oncorhynchus mykiss, temporal distribution, Toketee Falls, Umpqua River, wild salmonids}, url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/graduate_thesis_or_dissertations/8623j225b}, author = {Lewis, Sierra Koch} } @mastersthesis {38651, title = {Variation in the Timing of Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) Migration and Spawning Relative to River Discharge and Temperature}, year = {2013}, note = {This very interesting study examines different factors that induce salmon to begin their migrations towards spawning grounds. {\textquotedblleft}This study compares interannual patterns in the timing of coho mid-river migration in the North Umpqua (180 km up river from the estuary) and the initiation of spawn timing in the Smith River basins (Oregon) with river discharge and water temperature data to ascertain whether these behaviors are driven by fluvial conditions. Additionally, we used this data to identify the window over which most migration and spawning takes place in our test systems.{\textquotedblright} (from the Abstract) The North Umpqua study used Winchester Dam passage data for 1998-2010. In the Smith River study, the author contrasted data from stream gauging stations at five locations in the basin with observations of run timing. The major professor was Mary V. Santelmann.}, pages = {146 p.}, school = {Oregon State University}, type = {Masters Thesis}, edition = {M.S.}, chapter = {Water Resources Science}, address = {Corvallis, Or.}, keywords = {Beaver Creek (Smith River), climate, Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, genetics, Mosetown Creek (Smith River), North Sister Creek (Smith River), North Umpqua River, Panther Creek (Smith River), phenology, precipitation, reproductive behavior, Smith River Basin, spatial distribution, temporal distribution, water temperature, West Fork Smith River, Winchester Dam}, url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/graduate_thesis_or_dissertations/ff365880x}, author = {LovellFord, Rachel M.} } @article {36691, title = {Wolf Creek In-stream EM, Final Project Completion Report}, year = {2013}, note = {This document describes environmental monitoring of work done on Wolf Creek. {\textquotedblleft}The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) Umpqua Watershed District joined with the Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers (PUR) and Roseburg Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in an effort to continue ongoing fish population monitoring within the Umpqua Basin. . . The goals of this partnership are to: 1) gather additional information regarding the anadromous salmonid response to various land management practices; 2) monitor coho salmon trends in response to habitat enhancement work.{\textquotedblright} (p.3) }, pages = {52 p.}, institution = {Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife}, keywords = {Case Knife Creek, Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, depleted populations, habitat restoration, habitats, Little Wolf Creek, Miner Creek, Rader Creek, spatial distribution, Umpqua River, Whiskey Camp Creek, Wolf Creek}, url = {https://nrimp.dfw.state.or.us/DataClearinghouse/default.aspx?p=202\&XMLname=1057.xml}, author = {Huchko, Holly A. and McEnroe, Jeff R. and Davee, Rachel R. and Oregon. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, and U.S. Bureau of Land Management, and Partnership for Umpqua Rivers,} } @article {34486, title = {Juvenile salmonid monitoring in coastal Oregon and lower Columbia streams, 2011}, volume = {no.OPSW-ODFW-2013-1}, year = {2012}, note = {These reports give broad trends only. Since we don{\textquoteright}t know what streams are monitored, and cannot contrast the water quality trends of those streams with the population data, these reports are of limited utility.}, pages = {25 p.}, address = {Salem, Or.}, keywords = {Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, depleted populations, juvenile fish, population count, spatial distribution, steelhead trout = Oncorhynchus mykiss, temporal distribution}, url = {https://digital.osl.state.or.us/islandora/object/osl:43833}, author = {Constable, Ronald J., Jr. and Suring, Erik and Tippery, Sharon and Oregon. Department of Fish and Wildlife. Western Oregon Rearing Project,} } @article {26936, title = {Amphibian Distribution in Wadeable Streams and Ponds in Western and Southeast Oregon, 2009-2010}, year = {2011}, note = {Includes colored distribution maps. "During four years of surveys, crews identified six amphibian species in Burnt Creek, South Umpqua River basin, the greatest species richness observed at a single survey location." (p.18)}, pages = {21 p.}, institution = {Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife}, address = {Corvallis, Or.}, keywords = {Alsea River, American bullfrog = Rana catesbeiana, amphibians, Burnt Creek, Coastal giant salamander = Dicamptodon tenebrosus, Coastal tailed frog = Ascaphus truei, depleted populations, Foothill yellow-legged frog = Rana boylii, geographic distribution, introduced species, Lower Umpqua River, Nestucca River, Northwestern salamander = Ambystoma gracile, population count, Red-legged frog = Rana aurora, Rough-skinned newt = Taricha granulosa, Siuslaw River, Smith River, South Umpqua River, spatial distribution, species list}, url = {https://www.dfw.state.or.us//conservationstrategy/docs/2011_Amphibian_Progress_Report.pdf}, author = {Tippery, Sharon E. and Jones, Kim K.} } @article {26906, title = {Electronic tagging of green sturgeon reveals population structure and movement among estuaries}, journal = {Transactions of the American Fisheries Society}, volume = {140}, number = {1}, year = {2011}, note = {Green sturgeon spawn in a limited number of streams on the West Coast, including the Columbia, Rogue and Klamath rivers. In this study, young sturgeon were tagged and followed to see where they went. After spawning, they migrate and use many Pacific Coast estuaries, including the Umpqua River. Heaviest sturgeon use on the Umpqua is in the summer with some autumn use. Most Umpqua River green sturgeon spawned in the Rogue and Klamath rivers, although two sturgeon from the Sacramento River were found in the Umpqua. The study points out that sturgeon can use a variety of habitats and that keeping different habitats usable is important for their survival. }, pages = {p.108-122}, keywords = {Alsea Bay, Columbia River, Coos Bay, Coquille River, feeding behavior, genetics, Gray{\textquoteright}s Harbor, Green sturgeon = Acipenser medirostris, habitats, Humboldt Bay, Klamath River, life history information, Puget Sound, Rogue River, Sacramento River, San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, Siuslaw River, spatial distribution, temporal distribution, Umpqua River, Willapa Bay, Yaquina Bay}, doi = {10.1080/00028487.2011.557017}, author = {Lindley, Steven T. and Erickson, Daniel L. and Moser, Mary L. and Williams, Greg and Langness, Olaf P. and McCovey, Barry W., Jr. and Belchik, Michael and Vogel, Dave and Pinnix, William and Kelly, John T. and Heublein, Joseph C. and Klimley, A. Peter} } @mastersthesis {26896, title = {Passage, Migration Behavior, and Autoecology of Adult Pacific Lamprey at Winchester Dam and within the North Umpqua River Basin, Oregon, USA}, year = {2011}, note = {A radiotelemetry study was conducted between March 2009 and August 2011 on tagged Pacific lamprey in the North Umpqua River. "I focused on the following three research goals: 1) to describe the passage efficiency and migration routes of adult Pacific lamprey at Winchester Dam; 2) to evaluate the seasonal movement patterns of adult Pacific lamprey and their use of holding habitat at Winchester Dam in relation to temperature conditions; and 3) to portray the diversity of upstream migratory behaviors of adult Pacific lamprey and the environmental factors that influence these behaviors." "Passage efficiency was low in both years (8\% and 19\%, respectively), and all tagged lamprey that successfully passed the dam used routes other than the fish ladder." (from the Abstract)}, pages = {195 p.}, school = {Oregon State University}, type = {Masters Thesis}, edition = {M.S.}, chapter = {Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife, Fisheries Science}, address = {Corvallis, Or.}, keywords = {dams, life history information, migration, North Umpqua River, Pacific lamprey = Entosphenus tridentatus (Lampetra tridentata), reproductive behavior, spatial distribution, temporal distribution, theses, Winchester Dam}, url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/graduate_thesis_or_dissertations/qv33s100b}, author = {Lampman, Ralph Tatsuo} } @article {26781, title = {Early Detection of a New Invasive Mesogastropod, Assiminea parasitologica, in Pacific Northwest Estuaries}, year = {2010}, note = {"Assiminea parasitologica is a small intertidal estuarine mesogastropod snail native to Japan. This species was first documented in the Coos Bay Estuary, Oregon in June of 2007." Because the new species might create problems for native snails, a study was started in 2008. Baseline data was gathered on the new species, native gastropods Angustassiminea californica and Littorina subrotundata and another invasive snail, Myosotella myosotis. "The primary goal of the study was to obtain a current (2009) snap shot of the status of Assiminea parasitologica in Pacific Northwest Estuaries." (from the Executive Summary) Colored maps show where the invader was found. Along with the final report is an interactive .pdf map showing the distribution of A. parasitologica in Coos Bay.}, pages = {163 p.}, keywords = {Angustassiminea californica, Assiminea parasitologica, Coos Bay, ecosystem health, invasive species, Littorina subrotundata, molluscs, Myosotella myosotis, Smith River, South Slough, spatial distribution, Umpqua River, Willapa Bay}, url = {https://scholarsbank.uoregon.edu/xmlui/handle/1794/10146}, author = {Laferriere, Alix M. and Harris, Heidi and Schaefer, John and South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, and The Confederated Tribes of the Coos Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians} } @article {26776, title = {Polyphyly of the pikeminnows (Teleostei: Cyprinidae) inferred using mitochondrial DNA sequences}, journal = {Transactions of the American Fisheries Society}, volume = {139}, number = {1}, year = {2010}, note = {Genetic relationships between Colorado pikeminnow, northern (or Oregon) pikeminnow, Sacramento pikeminnow, Umpqua pikeminnow and hardhead are explored and related to geologic events in the western United States.}, pages = {p.303-315}, keywords = {Elk Creek, evolution, genetics, geology, morphology, Oregon pikeminnow = Ptychocheilus oregonensis, Siuslaw River, spatial distribution, taxonomy, Umpqua pikeminnow = Ptychocheilus umpquae}, doi = {10.1577/T09-075.1}, author = {Houston, Derek D. and Ogden, T. Heath and Whiting, Michael F. and Shiozawa, Dennis K.} } @article {26706, title = {Hierarchical modeling of late-summer weight and summer abundance of juvenile coho salmon across a stream network}, journal = {Transactions of the American Fisheries Society}, volume = {138}, number = {5}, year = {2009}, note = {"In the WFSR basin, low summer streamflows were associated with space and food limitation in the headwaters, and temperature limitation in the lower basin." (p.1153) Detailed look at the many factors that go into coho salmon stream life.}, month = {2009, Sep.}, pages = {p.1138-1156}, keywords = {Beaver Creek, Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, Coon Creek, Crane Creek, feeding behavior, geology, Gold Creek, habitats, hydrology, juvenile fish, Moore Creek, natural resource management, parasites, precipitation, spatial distribution, temporal distribution, water temperature, West Fork Smith River}, doi = {10.1577/T07-245.1}, author = {Ebersole, Joseph L. and Colvin, Mike E. and Wigington, Jr., Parker J. and Leibowitz, Scott G. and Baker, Joan P. and Church, M. Robbins and Compton, Jana E. and Cairns, Michael A.} } @article {26711, title = {Modeling stream network-scale variation in coho salmon overwinter survival and smolt size}, journal = {Transactions of the American Fisheries Society}, volume = {138}, number = {3}, year = {2009}, note = {Studied survival of overwintering coho salmon smolts in the West Fork of the Smith River. "Current habitat conditions in the main-stem West Fork Smith River, which is characterized by exposed bedrock channels with low habitat complexity, appear to limit coho salmon production to a few (but large) smolts. Improved overwinter survival in the main-stem West Fork Smith River could provide substantial benefits to coho salmon populations, although the challenges are substantial and costs are high due to the legacy of past management." (p.577)}, pages = {p.564-580}, keywords = {Beaver Creek, Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, Coon Creek, Crane Creek, feeding behavior, geology, Gold Creek, habitats, hydrology, juvenile fish, Moore Creek, spatial distribution, temporal distribution, water temperature, West Fork Smith River}, doi = {10.1577/T08-047.1}, author = {Ebersole, Joseph L. and Colvin, Mike E. and Wigington, Jr., Parker J. and Leibowitz, Scott G. and Baker, Joan P. and Church, M. Robbins and Compton, Jana E. and Miller, Bruce A. and Cairns, Michael A. and Hansen, Bruce P. and Lavigne, Henry R.} } @article {26736, title = {Phylogeography of the longnose dace (Rhinichthys cataractae) species group in northwestern North America {\textemdash} the origin and evolution of the Umpqua and Millicoma dace}, journal = {Canadian Journal of Zoology}, volume = {87}, number = {6}, year = {2009}, note = {Did the Millicoma dace and its morphologically different close relative the Umpqua dace descend from a common ancestor, or did the Millicoma dace descend from the Umpqua dace? The authors use genetic sequences to find data that support the latter hypothesis.}, month = {2009, Jun.}, pages = {p.491-497}, keywords = {Columbia River, Coos River, evolution, genetics, Millicoma dace = Rhinicthys cataractae ssp., morphology, North Fork Umpqua River, Smith River, South Fork Umpqua River, spatial distribution, taxonomy, Umpqua dace = Rhinicthys cataractae, Umpqua River, Willamette River}, doi = {10.1139/Z09-036}, author = {McPhail, J. D. and Taylor, E. B.} } @inbook {36156, title = {Spawning distribution and habitat use of adult Pacific and Western brook lampreys in Smith River, Oregon}, booktitle = {Biology, Management and Conservation of Lampreys in North America}, series = {American Fisheries Society Symposium }, volume = {no.72}, year = {2009}, note = {"The objectives of this study were to (1) determine distribution of spawning Pacific and western brook lampreys in the Smith River basin, (2) describe redds of both species, and (3) describe associations of spawning adults in relation to habitat unit- and reach-scale habitat characteristics." The authors theorize about why lamprey prefer one spawning site over another. Habitat connectivity may be an important factor. Those interested in lampreys will find the whole volume in which this article is found worth reading. This was originally published in 2006 as ODFW Information Reports 2006-1, which is available at: https://digital.osl.state.or.us/islandora/object/osl:18144 }, pages = {p.173-189}, publisher = {American Fisheries Society}, organization = {American Fisheries Society}, address = {Bethesda, Md.}, keywords = {habitats, Halfway Creek, Pacific lamprey = Entosphenus tridentatus (Lampetra tridentata), Smith River, South Fork Smith River, South Sister Creek, spatial distribution, statistical analysis, temporal distribution, Vincent Creek, West Fork Smith River, Western brook lamprey = Lampetra richardsoni}, author = {Gunckel, Stephanie L. and Jones, Kim K. and Jacobs, Steven E.}, editor = {Larry R Brown and Chase, Shawn D. and Mesa, Matthew G. and Beamish, Richard J. and Moyle, Peter B.} } @article {26656, title = {Habitat selection influences sex distribution, morphology, tissue biochemistry, and parasite load of juvenile coho salmon in the West Fork Smith River, Oregon}, journal = {Transactions of the American Fisheries Society}, volume = {137}, number = {6}, year = {2008}, note = {Surveyed juvenile coho salmon in the summers of 2004-2005 in the West Fork of the Smith River. Females preferred upper, cooler waters, while males tended to congregate in the warmer lower reach. Females tended to be more robust and better endurance swimmers. Both groups had heavy parasite burdens. "We show for the first time that there are sex differences in habitat distribution and the endurance swimming ability of juvenile coho salmon. We also found a high prevalence of multiple tissue-specific parasites in all fish in the West Fork Smith River. Despite similar genotypes, fish in the upper reach had deeper bodies, higher condition factors, and blood lipids, regardless of sex." (p.1587)}, pages = {p.1571-1590}, keywords = {Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, dissolved oxygen, feeding behavior, geology, habitats, hydrology, juvenile fish, natural resource management, parasites, precipitation, sediments, spatial distribution, temporal distribution, water temperature, West Fork Smith River}, doi = {10.1577/T07-138.1}, author = {Rodnick, Kenneth J. and St.-Hilaire, Sophie and Battiprolu, Pavan K. and Seiler, Steven M. and Kent, Michael L. and Powell, Madison S. and Ebersole, Joseph L.} } @mastersthesis {26646, title = {The Oregon Coastal Subprovince, a New Biogeographic Subprovince for Primary Freshwater Fishes in Oregon}, year = {2008}, note = {"The goals of this study were: 1) to describe fishes in the genera Catostomus and Ptychocheilus in the Oregon Coastal Subprovince using morphological data and mitochondrial cytochrome b sequences; 2) to investigate the relationships of fishes in the Oregon Coastal Subprovince to nearby provinces; and 3) to address competing distribution theories." (from the Abstract) The author proposes that, based on the endemic distribution of freshwater fishes, the Oregon coast may deserve designation as a biogeographic subprovince, ranging from the Miami River in the north to the Sixes River in the south. Possible explanations for the distribution of these fishes are considered. The major professor was Douglas Markle.}, pages = {194 p.}, school = {Oregon State University}, type = {Doctoral Dissertation}, edition = {Ph. D.}, chapter = {Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife, Fisheries Science}, address = {Corvallis, Or.}, keywords = {Colorado pikeminnow = Ptychocheilus lucius, Coos River, Coquille River, genetics, geology, Klamath smallscale sucker = Catostomus rimiculus, Largescale sucker = Catostomus macrocheilus, Nehalem River, Oregon pikeminnow = Ptychocheilus oregonensis, paleosciences, Ptychocheilus grandis = Sacramento pikeminnow, Siuslaw River, Sixes River, spatial distribution, taxonomy, theses, Tyee sucker = Catostomus tsiltcoosensis, Umpqua River, Umpqua River Basin, Umpqua squawfish = Ptychocheilus umpquae}, url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/graduate_thesis_or_dissertations/76537380b}, author = {Kettratad, Jes} } @mastersthesis {26436, title = {Over-Wintering Diet, Growth, and Prey Available to Juvenile Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) in the West Fork Smith River, Oregon}, year = {2006}, note = {"Over-winter growth of juvenile salmonids may be linked to ocean survival and thus species persistence. Diet, growth, and prey available to juvenile coho, Oncorhynchus kisutch, were examined from December 2004 to April 2005 in four tributaries of the West Fork Smith River (WFSR), Oregon. Juvenile coho growth rate and condition were greatest in spring." (from the Abstract) This work interestingly calls attention to the importance of small, intermittent streams to fish, with more food than is available in larger streams. The major professor was Judith L. Li.}, pages = {57 p.}, school = {Oregon State University}, type = {Masters Thesis}, edition = {M.S.}, chapter = {Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Fisheries Science}, address = {Corvallis, Or.}, keywords = {aquatic insects, Beaver Creek, Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, Crane Creek, diet, feeding behavior, Gold Creek, growth, life history information, Moore Creek, spatial distribution, theses, West Fork Smith River}, url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/graduate_thesis_or_dissertations/nc580r644}, author = {Olegario, Anthony O.} } @book {26406, title = {Spawning distribution and habitat use of adult Pacific and western brook lamprey in Smith River, Oregon}, series = {Information Reports (Oregon. Fish Division)}, number = {2006-1}, year = {2006}, note = {"This study addresses information needs pertaining to distribution and habitat use in addition to providing basic descriptive ecology. Our goal was to identify habitat variables associated with spawning Pacific and western brook lamprey in order to infer distribution throughout coastal Oregon." (from Introduction, p.1). Colored maps, charts, photographs. This was subsequently reprinted as American Fisheries Society Symposium no.72 (2009).}, month = {2006}, publisher = {Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife}, organization = {Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife}, address = {Corvallis, Or.}, keywords = {endangered species, habitats, Halfway Creek, life history information, Lower Umpqua River, Pacific lamprey = Entosphenus tridentatus (Lampetra tridentata), reproductive behavior, Smith River, South Fork Smith River, South Sister Creek, spatial distribution, Vincent Creek, West Fork Smith River, Western brook lamprey = Lampetra richardsoni}, url = {https://digital.osl.state.or.us/islandora/object/osl:18144}, author = {Gunckel, Stephanie L. and Jones, Kim K. and Jacobs, Steven E.} } @mastersthesis {26336, title = {Cool Hideaways: Use of Temperature Refuges by Juvenile Coho Salmon in the West Fork Smith River}, year = {2005}, note = { "The West Fork Smith River, a 69 km2 watershed in the Coast Range of Oregon, is prone to short periods of very high water temperature in mid-summer due to a combination of human and natural influences. In the summers of 2003 and 2004 more than 400 juvenile coho salmon regularly packed themselves into a 4m2 area of cooler water near Crane Creek." (from the Abstract) Three other cold-water refuges on the West Fork of the Smith River were located and monitored in this study, and micro-habitats, small pockets of cooler water, were also observed.}, month = {2005}, pages = {47 p.}, type = {Honors College Thesis}, edition = {B.S.}, chapter = {Honors College, Baccalaureate of Science in Fisheries Science}, keywords = {Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, Crane Creek, habitats, juvenile fish, Moore Creek, spatial distribution, water temperature, West Fork Smith River}, url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/honors_college_theses/02870x838}, author = {Raskauskas, Nancy} } @article {26356, title = {Green Sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris) Status Review Update}, year = {2005}, note = {This is an update to the original (2002) status review. There seems to be a division between the Rogue and Klamath River green sturgeon, and Sacramento River stugeon and more southern rivers. The Umpqua stock is actually a blend of these two discrete population segments, but is genetically closer to the Rogue and Klamath sturgeons. "Spawning does appear to take place in the Umpqua River, but is probably rare." (p.12)}, pages = {35 p.}, institution = {National Marine Fisheries Service}, address = {Santa Cruz, Ca.}, keywords = {depleted populations, genetics, Green sturgeon = Acipenser medirostris, natural resource management, spatial distribution, temporal distribution, Umpqua River}, url = {https://tinyurl.com/2p85w85v} } @mastersthesis {26221, title = {Movement and Demography of Larval Coastal Giant Salamanders (Dicamptodon tenebrosus) in Streams with Culverts in the Oregon Coast Range}, year = {2004}, note = {"The coastal giant salamander (Dicamptodon tenebrosus) is an important component of headwater stream communities and their movement may be affected by culverts in the larval aquatic stage. The objectives of this study were to determine the effect of road-crossing culverts on the movement and survival of larval coastal giant salamanders in the Oregon Coast Range." (from the Abstract) This study suggested that culverts were barriers, but was unable to determine their effect on survival for this species. Improved culverts were suggested.}, month = {2004}, pages = {83 p.}, school = {Oregon State University}, type = {Masters Thesis}, edition = {M.S.}, chapter = {Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife, Wildlife Science}, address = {Corvallis, Or.}, keywords = {amphibians, Coos River Basin, Coquille River Basin, Giant salamander = Dicamptodon tenebrosus, habitats, human impacts, life history information, spatial distribution, temporal distribution, terrestrial vegetation, Umpqua River Basin}, url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/graduate_thesis_or_dissertations/9880vt71x}, author = {Sagar, Jina P.} } @book {26141, title = {Landscape and Watershed Influences on Wild Salmon and Fish Assemblages in Oregon Coastal Streams}, series = {EPA/600/R/}, volume = {no.03/081}, year = {2003}, note = {This document lays out a five-year research program. "Our major endpoints of concern are the long-term viability of coho salmon populations and native fish assemblages in Oregon coastal streams. We also have adopted overall stream habitat integrity as an endpoint." (from the Executive Summary)}, month = {2003}, pages = {95 p.}, keywords = {Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, feeding behavior, geology, habitats, hydrology, juvenile fish, spatial distribution, temporal distribution, water temperature, West Fork Smith River, Winchester Creek}, url = {https://tinyurl.com/yc5s7tsa}, author = {Wigington Jr., P.J. and Ebersole, J.L. and Baker, J.P. and Church, M. R. and Compton, J.E. and Leibowitz, S.G. and White, D. and Cairns, M.A.} } @article {25871, title = {Comparison of midsummer survival and growth of age-0 hatchery coho salmon held in pools and riffs}, journal = {Transactions of the American Fisheries Society}, volume = {130}, year = {2001}, note = {Studied habitat preferences and needs of juvenile coho salmon during the summer. Pools in streams were preferable to riffles (slower currents, less exposure to predation). Coho salmon survival was greater in pools.}, month = {2001}, pages = {p.147-154}, keywords = {Beals Creek, Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, Days Creek, Francis Creek, habitats, Hatchet Creek, juvenile fish, life history information, South Umpqua River, spatial distribution, Umpqua River}, isbn = {0002-8487}, doi = {10.1577/1548-8659(2001)130<0147:COMSAG>2.0.CO;2}, author = {Kruzic, Lance M. and Scarnecchia, Denns L.} } @article {25901, title = {Pattern of vertebrate diversity, density, and biomass of ectothermic vertebrates in ten small streams along a North America river continuum}, journal = {Northwest Science}, volume = {75}, number = {2}, year = {2001}, month = {2001, Spring}, pages = {p.168-175}, keywords = {Ash Creek, Beaver Creek, Brownie Creek, Budd Creek, Coastal giant salamander = Dicamptodon tenebrosus, Coastal tailed frog = Ascaphus truei, Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, cutthroat trout = Oncorhynchus clarki, Days Creek, ecosystem health, geographic distribution, habitats, Jackson Creek, Lonewoman Creek, Prong Creek, Rough-skinned newt = Taricha granulosa, sculpin = Cottus sp., spatial distribution, Speckled dace = Rhinicthys osculus, Squaw Creek, Stouts Creek, Umpqua dace = Rhinicthys cataractae, Umpqua pikeminnow = Ptychocheilus oregonensis, Upper Jackson Creek, Upper South Umpqua River, water temperature}, isbn = {0029-344X}, author = {Roper, B.B and D.L. Scarnecchia.} } @article {25801, title = {Green Sturgeon Population Characteristics in Oregon}, year = {2000}, month = {2000-2005}, institution = {Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife}, address = {Clackamas, OR}, keywords = {Green sturgeon = Acipenser medirostris, life history information, population biology, spatial distribution}, url = {https://library.state.or.us/repository/2010/201012211607272/} } @article {25816, title = {Large-scale, differential summer habitat use of three anadromous salmonids in a large river basin in Oregon, USA}, journal = {Fisheries Management and Ecology}, volume = {7}, number = {3}, year = {2000}, note = {Chinook salmon were found in the mainstem and mid-elevation tributaries. Coho salmon was not present in the mainstem, but found in low-elevation tributaries. Steelhead trout were found in the mainstem and all tributaries, with the greatest density in the high-elevation tributaries. "Observed spatial segregation of basin habitat by these species during summer indicated that protection provided at the level of the river basin will be necessary to assure the continued existence of all stocks." (from the Abstract)}, month = {2000}, pages = {p.197-209}, keywords = {Black Rock Fork Creek, Boulder Creek, Buckeye Creek, Chinook salmon = Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, Deadman Creek, Dumont Creek, Francis Creek, geographic distribution, habitats, hatchery salmonids, Jackson Creek, natural resource management, Quartz Creek, spatial distribution, steelhead trout = Oncorhynchus mykiss, Upper South Umpqua River, water temperature, wild salmonids}, isbn = {0969-997X}, author = {Scarnecchia, D.L. and Roper, B.B} } @article {36666, title = {The European Green Crab (Carcinus maenas) in Oregon: A Preliminary Survey of Yaquina, Coos, Winchester and Siletz Bays}, year = {1997}, note = {Accessed by opening a .zip file. {\textquotedblleft}During the summer and fall of 1997, the students and instructors of an Oregon State University Zoology class (Zoology 401/Research) searched for the presence of the European Green Crab (Carcinus maenas) in Coos, Winchester, Yaquina and Siletz Bays, Oregon and also took inventories of common intertidal species... We trapped one adult male green crab at Pony Point in Coos Bay on October 26, 1997. This crab measured 86.5 mm in carapace width and represents the largest specimen so far collected in Oregon. All the green crabs retrieved in Coos Bay have been large adults between 58 and 86 mm. We searched gravel substrates below boulders and algal blades, but never recovered any young-of the-year-green crabs in Coos, Winchester, Yaquina or Siletz Bays. These findings suggest that one year class (perhaps 1995) established itself in Coos Bay, but at present is not abundant enough to perpetuate itself.{\textquotedblright} (from the Abstract)}, institution = {Oregon State University}, address = {Corvallis, Or.}, keywords = {algae, aquatic invertebrates, Charleston (OR.), Coos Bay, Craigie Point, Criteser{\textquoteright}s Moorage, crustaceans, European green crab = Carcinus maenas, Fucus spp., Georgia-Pacific, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Hinton Point, Idaho Point, invasive species, molluscs, Oregon Oyster Farm, Oregon shore crab = Hemigrapsus oregonensis, Pony Point, Purple shore crab = Hemigrapsus nudus, River Bend, salinity, Sawyer{\textquoteright}s Landing, Schooner Creek, Siletz Bay, spatial distribution, species list, Umpqua River estuary, Umpqua River finger jetty, Umpqua triangle, Winchester Bay, Yaquina Bay south jetty}, url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/defaults/xg94hv61v}, author = {Angel, Tiah and Bassett, Zasha and Chipman, Brian and Cleveland, Kimberly and Cronick, Tamisha and Ehlig, Janette and Frerich, Dan and Hunt, Chris and Ison, Todd and McGuire, Angela and Oliver, Jennifer and Schmelter, Anja and Whitsett, Jennifer} } @book {25331, title = {1993 Calf Creek Migrant Trapping Results and Juvenile Steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Emigration Estimate}, year = {1994}, note = {Juvenile steelhead in Calf Creek display a "partial rearing life history." When stream levels drop, they migrate into the North Umpqua River. Instead of heading directly to the ocean, they may stay in the river for 1-2 years, before heading to sea. "This means that resource managers must not only be aware of potential impacts put upon them by management activities within the Calf Creek basin, but they must also be aware of factors influencing water quality and fish habitat in the North Umpqua River where the fish may reside for an important developmental portion of their lives. Therefore, management for Calf Creek steelhead includes management of{\textquoteright} potential cumulative watershed effects of land management activities in the North Umpqua River basin above and below Calf Creek." (p.17)}, month = {1994?}, pages = {19 p.}, publisher = {Umpqua National Forest, North Umpqua Ranger District}, organization = {Umpqua National Forest, North Umpqua Ranger District}, keywords = {Calf Creek, life history, North Umpqua River, spatial distribution, steelhead trout = Oncorhynchus mykiss, temporal distribution, water quality}, url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/technical_reports/1831ck594}, author = {Harkleroad, Glenn R.} } @article {25371, title = {Summer distribution of and habitat use by chinook salmon and steelhead within a major basin of the South Umpqua River, Oregon}, journal = {Transactions of the American Fisheries Society}, volume = {123}, number = {3}, year = {1994}, note = {The focus is on the Jackson Creek basin}, month = {1994}, pages = {p.298-308}, keywords = {Chinook salmon = Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, habitats, Jackson Creek, juvenile fish, South Umpqua River, spatial distribution, steelhead trout = Oncorhynchus mykiss, temporal distribution}, isbn = {0002-8487}, author = {Roper, Brett B. and Scarnecchia, Dennis L. and La Marr, Tim J.} } @book {25236, title = {1991 and 1992 Calf Creek Migrant Trapping Results and Juvenile Steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Emigration Estimate}, year = {1993}, note = {Trapping migrating steelhead trout smolts was done in the spring and early summers of 1991 and 1992 as part of the 1990 Umpqua National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan. Calf Creek was monitored to "validate smolt output estimates" and to "determine if changes in habitat quality are occurring." (Introduction)}, month = {1993?}, pages = {34 p.}, publisher = {Umpqua National Forest, North Umpqua Ranger District}, organization = {Umpqua National Forest, North Umpqua Ranger District}, keywords = {Calf Creek, North Umpqua River, spatial distribution, steelhead trout = Oncorhynchus mykiss, temporal distribution}, url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/technical_reports/gf06g351q}, author = {Harkleroad, Glenn R. and La Marr, Timothy J.} } @article {25241, title = {Trapping of juvenile steelhead outmigrants from Calf Creek, a tributary of the North Umpqua River}, journal = {Aqua-Talk: R-6 Fish Habitat Relationship Technical Bulletin}, number = {no.4}, year = {1993}, note = {This article is the complete issue. Possibly obtainable from the U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region.}, month = {1993, Jun.}, pages = {p.1-11}, keywords = {Calf Creek, juvenile fish, North Umpqua River, spatial distribution, steelhead trout = Oncorhynchus mykiss, temporal distribution}, author = {Harkleroad, Glenn R. and La Marr, Timothy J.} } @mastersthesis {25271, title = {Winter Habitat Utilization of Radio-Tagged Coastal Cutthroat Trout}, year = {1993}, note = {"The objectives of this study were (1) to define winter habitat utilization of age II+ coastal cutthroat trout, and (2) to determine how habitat utilization changes with different flow regimes."--p. 4.}, month = {1993}, pages = {43 p.}, school = {North Carolina State University}, type = {Masters Thesis}, edition = {M.S.}, address = {Raleigh, N.C.}, keywords = {cutthroat trout = Oncorhynchus clarki, habitats, North Umpqua River, spatial distribution, temporal distribution, theses}, author = {Waters, Elijah} } @article {36081, title = {The relationship of aquatic ecoregions, river basins and physiographic provinces to the ichthyogeographic regions of Oregon}, journal = {Copeia}, volume = {87}, number = {2}, year = {1987}, note = {The authors analyzed 9100 records of fishes collected in Oregon and compared them to geographic regions, river basins and aquatic eco-regions in the state. Analyses of the distribution of native species allowed the authors to break the state down into seven ichthygeographic regions: Coast Range ecoregion, Umpqua River Basin, Rogue River Basin(Sierra Nevada ecoregion), Willamette River Basin (West Cascades ecoregion), Blue Mountain ecoregion, Klamath River Basin and endorneic lakes. Includes key fish species for each region.}, pages = {p.423-432}, keywords = {fishes, geographical distribution, geography, Klamath River Basin, Rogue River Basin, spatial distribution, species list, Umpqua River Basin, Willamette River Basin}, author = {Hughes , Robert M. and Rexstad, Eric and Bond, Carl E.} } @book {24751, title = {The seasonal occurrence and distribution of fish in the Umpqua Estuary, April 1977 through January 1986}, series = {Information Reports (Oregon. Fish Division)}, number = {86-6}, year = {1986}, month = {1986}, pages = {10 p.}, publisher = {Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife}, organization = {Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife}, address = {Portland, Or.}, keywords = {catch statistics, Chinook salmon = Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, English sole = Parophrys vetulus, Pacific herring = Clupea pallasi, Pacific staghorn sculpin = Leptocottus armatus, Scholfield Creek, shiner perch = Cymatogaster aggregata, Smith River, spatial distribution, species composition, species list, speckled sanddab = Citharichthys stigmaeus, Starry flounder = Platichthys stellatus, Surf smelt = Hypomesus pretiosis, temporal distribution, Three-spined stickleback = Gasterosteus aculeatus, Umpqua pikeminnow = Ptychocheilus umpquae, Umpqua River, Umpqua River estuary}, url = {https://tinyurl.com/2p8ram7p}, author = {Johnson, John A.} } @article {23806, title = {Pelagic Fisheries and Coastal Rivers Investigation: Progress Report, Coastal River Section: July 1, 1966-June 30, 1967}, year = {1970}, note = {Umpqua/Smith Rivers data include results of a shad survey, count of hatchery coho released, and a nice report on the herring fishery.}, keywords = {Alsea River, Beaver Creek, Chetco River, Chinook salmon = Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, chum salmon = Oncorhynchus keta, Clear Lake, Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, Coos Bay, Coquille River, Edna Lake, forest fires, Hall Lake, hatcheries, hatchery salmonids, Nehalem River, Nestucca River, Netarts Bay, Oxbow Creek (tributary of the Siuslaw River), Pacific herring = Clupea pallasi, Pacific smelt = Thaleichthys pacificus, Pistol River, population count, Schuttpele Lake, Shad = Alosa sapidissima, Siletz River, Siuslaw River, Sixes River, Smith River, spatial distribution, streamflow, Striped Bass = Morone saxatilis, Teal Lake, temporal distribution, Tenmile Lakes, Umpqua River, Wilson River, Winchester Bay, Winchuck River, Yaquina River}, url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/technical_reports/cv43nx632}, author = {Oregon. Pelagic Fisheries and Coastal Rivers Investigation, and Oregon. Fish Commission. Research Division,} } @book {23671, title = {Umpqua River research, Winchester segment 1965-1966}, series = {Habitat Improvement Project (Oregon. State Game Commission. Fishery Division)}, number = {21}, year = {1967}, note = {Covers July 1, 1965-June 30, 1966. {\textquotedblleft}The first counting station on Winchester Dam was constructed in 1945, with two counters enumerating the migration during the daylight hours. Fish were counted-over a white board located about four feet below the counter. The ladder was closed to fish passage when the counters were not on station. In 1964, a new view-window counting station was constructed in the upper pool of the ladder.{\textquotedblright} (p.1) The new viewing window was used to count fish, enumerate different species and distinguish between hatchery and wild fish. Includes statistical tables.}, month = {1967}, publisher = {Oregon State Game Commission, Fishery Division}, organization = {Oregon State Game Commission, Fishery Division}, keywords = {Chinook salmon = Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, cutthroat trout = Oncorhynchus clarki, North Umpqua River, Pacific lamprey = Entosphenus tridentatus (Lampetra tridentata), spatial distribution, steelhead trout = Oncorhynchus mykiss, temporal distribution, Umpqua River, Winchester Dam}, url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/technical_reports/st74cr579}, author = {Bauer, Jerry A.} } @article {23126, title = {The present status of the bay clams in Oregon}, volume = {no.3}, year = {1948}, note = {Includes hand-drawn sketches of bay clams. Includes statistics for Yaquina Bay for a week of low tides in July of 1947. The complete report also includes two short reports, "Drag Boat Damage on Crabs" and "Herring Spawning," which reports on herring spawning in Tillamook and Yaquina bays.}, pages = {p.1-12}, keywords = {Alsea Bay, Butter clam = Saxidomus giganteus, Cockle clam = Clinocardium nuttallii, commercial fisheries - shellfish, Coos Bay, Gaper clam = Tresus capax, Littleneck clam = Leukoma staminea, natural resource management, Nehalem Bay, Nestucca Bay, Netarts Bay, recreational fisheries - shellfish, Salmon River Estuary, Siletz Bay, Softshell clam = Mya arenaria, spatial distribution, Tillamook Bay, Umpqua River estuary, Yaquina Bay}, url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/technical_reports/c534fp80w} } @article {22801, title = {Annotated list of the birds of Oregon}, volume = {no.68}, year = {1902}, note = {A classic early list of Oregon birds, this publication suffers from its over-emphasis on the Willamette Valley. Outside contributors, rather than the author, supply most observations from the rest of the state. Entries for Tillamook bays are lumped together as "Tillamook County." Nevertheless, it is interesting and a bit sad to read a local note that around 1902 there were 10 pairs of bald eagles on the Yaquina River, "but their increase is most effectually stopped by the constant killing of young birds by local sportsmen." (p.34) /author: }, month = {1902, Jan.}, pages = {116 p.}, keywords = {abundance, Alsea Bay, birds, Elkton, spatial distribution, temporal distribution, Umpqua River, Yaquina Bay}, url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/administrative_report_or_publications/zc77sq44s}, author = {A. R. (Arthur Ray) Woodcock and Oregon State University. Agricultural Experiment Station,} }