@article {83223, title = {Can angler-assisted broodstock collection programs improve harvest rates of hatchery-produced steelhead?.}, journal = {Environmental Biology of Fishes
}, volume = {106}, year = {2023}, note = {Foraging fish, especially fish that exhibit aggressive feeding behavior, are more likely to be caught by anglers. For this study, the authors suspected that fish that were caught by hook-and-line would be more vulnerable to fishing and less likely to survive to reproduce than fish caught in fish traps. In this paper, the authors report that they found some evidence to support their hypothesis that vulnerability to angling is heritable. More importantly, {\textquotedblleft}our data unexpectedly revealed that steelhead collected with in-river traps produced nearly twice as many adult offspring as steelhead collected by anglers{\textquotedblright} (from the Abstract). They recommend that hatcheries prefer to spawn fish collected by traps, rather than fish collected by anglers. Note: the results of this study came from only one generation of descendants. More research is needed}, pages = {p.1079-1092}, keywords = {Alsea Hatchery, Alsea River Basin, feeding behavior, genetics, mathematical modeling, Oregon Hatchery Research Center, predation, statistics, steelhead trout = Oncorhynchus mykiss, Survival rate}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s10641-023-01401-5 }, author = {Johnson, Marc A. and Jones, Michelle K. and Falcy, Matthew R. and Spangler, John and Couture, Ryan B. and Noakes, David L. G.} } @article {83034, title = {Final Coastal, Columbia, and Snake Conservation Plan for Lampreys in Oregon}, year = {2020}, note = {The conservation plan described in this document is intended to {\textquotedblleft}identify, acknowledge, and support actions needed to conserve lampreys in the service of the mission of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife{\textquotedblright} (p.3) It gives management strategies and identifies areas needing monitoring, research and evaluation. ODFW acknowledges that it lacks the resources to fully address factors limiting lamprey populations, and will need to coordinate with other groups working on natural resource issues.}, pages = {192 p.}, institution = {Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife}, address = {Salem, Or.}, keywords = {Alsea River Basin, climate, conservation plans, dams, depleted populations, environmental law and policy, habitats, human impacts, natural resource management, Pacific brook lamprey = Lampetra pacifica, Pacific lamprey = Entosphenus tridentatus (Lampetra tridentata), population biology, predation, River lamprey = Lampetra ayresi, Siletz River Basin, Siuslaw River Basin, streamflow, Umpqua River Basin, water temperature, Western brook lamprey = Lampetra richardsoni, Yachats River Basin, Yaquina River Basin}, url = {https://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/CRP/docs/coastal_columbia_snake_lamprey/CPL\%20-\%20Final\%202-14-20.pdf }, author = {Clemens, Benjamin J. and Anlauf, Kara Janaye and Weeber, Matt and Stahl, Tom and Oregon. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife,} } @article {80431, title = {Spatial variability of the surf zone fish and macroinvertebrate community within dissipative sandy beaches in Oregon, USA}, journal = {Marine Ecology}, volume = {37}, year = {2016}, note = {This is a look at habitats in the surf zone just outside three Oregon estuaries. The authors examine flat surf areas and troughs caused by sandbars to see what species are distributed in the troughs and flats. They found significant differences. The authors also found an interesting difference with the beach just outside Alsea Bay, in contrast with Coos and Tillamook bays. {\textquotedblleft}The fish and macroinvertebrate community present in Alsea Surf was most distinct among beaches. This observation may be because Alsea Surf was the only beach that was located immediately adjacent (~ 500 m) to an estuary that does not have a jetty at its mouth. The lack of a jetty may account for the differences observed among beaches as jetties may alter water and sand circulation, and reduce movement of estuarine species between estuaries and adjacent surf zones . . .{\textquotedblright} (p.1033)}, pages = {p.1027-1035}, keywords = {Bell medusa = Polyorchis penicillatus, Chinook salmon = Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, climate change, Coos Bay, Dungeness crab = Metacarcinus magister (Cancer magister), geographic distribution, habitats, juvenile fish, Pacific sand lance = Ammodytes hexapterus, Pacific staghorn sculpin = Leptocottus armatus, population biology, predation, Purple olive shell = Olivella biplicata, Smooth bay shrimp = Lissocrangon stylirostris, species list, Surf smelt = Hypomesus pretiosis, Tillamook Bay}, doi = {doi: 10.1111/maec.12320}, author = {Marin Jarrin, Jos{\'e} R. and Miller, Jessica A.} } @article {76746, title = {Evaluating landowner-based beaver relocation as a tool to restore salmon habitat}, journal = {Global Ecology and Conservation}, volume = {3}, year = {2015}, note = {Animals have minds of their own and don{\textquoteright}t always behave the way humans would prefer. A possible method for improving coho salmon habitat involves relocating beavers to desirable sites where beaver dams would significantly improve habitat. From September-December 2011, the authors trapped and relocated beavers to desirable sites in the Alsea River basin. Unfortunately, some of the beavers died, some moved to less desirable areas, some did not build dams, and the dams that were built were washed away by winter floods. {\textquotedblleft}We conclude beaver relocation options available to landowners in Oregon may not be an effective option for stream restoration in coastal forestlands due to infrequent dam occurrence and short dam longevity.{\textquotedblright} (from the Abstract)}, month = {2015, Jan.}, pages = {p.477-486}, keywords = {Alsea River Basin, Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch. reintroductions, dams, geographic distribution, habitat restoration, habitats, mortality, North American beaver = Castor canadensis, precipitation, predation, streamflow}, doi = {10.1016/j.gecco.2015.01.001}, url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989415000025}, author = {Petro, V. M. and Taylor, J. D. and Sanchez, D. M.} } @mastersthesis {52166, title = {Sandy Beach Surf Zones: What is their Role in the Early Life History of Juvenile Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)?}, year = {2013}, note = {Estuaries are probably the preferred nurseries for salmon smolts, but many juvenile salmon also use nearby surf zones as nurseries. While much of this doctoral dissertation is concerned with the surf zones, the author did compare salmon smolts in Coos Bay and Alsea Bay with nearby salmon of the same age in surf zones just outside the entrances of the respective bays. The comparisons show that the surf zones are successful nurseries {\textendash} that fish grow and develop as well in the surf as in the bay {\textendash} and that these locations may offer important evolutionary {\textquotedblleft}safety valves{\textquotedblright} for Chinook salmon. This work has implications for potential nearshore development. Jessica Miller was the major professor.}, pages = {166 p.}, school = {Oregon State University}, type = {Doctoral Dissertation}, edition = {Ph. D.}, chapter = {Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife, Fisheries Science}, address = {Corvallis, Or.}, keywords = {Alsea Bay, Chinook salmon = Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, climate change, Coos Bay, geographic distribution, habitats, juvenile fish, population biology, predation, species list, temporal distribution, theses}, url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/graduate_thesis_or_dissertations/9019s497j}, author = {Marin Jarrin, Jos{\'e} R.} } @article {15416, title = {A comparison of the survival and migratory behavior of hatchery-reared and naturally reared steelhead smolts in the Alsea River and estuary, Oregon, using acoustic telemetry}, journal = {North American Journal of Fisheries Management}, volume = {30}, number = {1}, year = {2010}, note = {Two groups of hatchery-raised steelhead trout and a group of captured wild trout were radio-tagged and released in the Alsea River. "We found no significant difference between groups in their survival to the head of tide or to the mouth of the estuary. . . However, survival was poor in the lower estuary for all three groups; we estimated that only 37\% of the traditional brood group, 45\% of the new brood group, and 47\% of the naturally reared group survived to the ocean." (from the Abstract)}, month = {2010}, pages = {p.55-71}, keywords = {Alsea Fish Hatchery, Alsea River, behavior, birds, Campbell Park, Crooked Creek, Fall Creek, Five Rivers, geographic distribution, hatchery salmonids, juvenile fish, migration, North Fork Alsea River, Oakland{\textquoteright}s Marina, predation, steelhead trout = Oncorhynchus mykiss, survival, Taylor{\textquoteright}s Landing, temporal distribution, wild salmoids}, doi = {10.1577/M08-224.1}, url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/articles/xs55mh130}, author = {Johnson, Steven L. and Power, James Harry and Wilson, Derek R. and Ray, James} } @article {15451, title = {West Coast Pinniped Program Investigations on California Sea Lion and Pacific Harbor Seal Impacts on Salmonids and Other Fishery Resources}, year = {2010}, note = {"This report provides the results of the West Coast Pinniped Program established in 1997 by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) to investigate the impacts of expanding pinniped populations on salmonids (especially ESA-listed salmon) and other fishery resources. . . The West Coast Pinniped Program made significant progress in developing and applying methodologies to determine pinniped impacts on salmonids; however, further research is needed to better estimate pinniped impacts on ESA-listed salmonids." (from the Executive Summary)}, month = {2010, Jan.}, pages = {102 p.}, institution = {Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission}, address = {[Portland, Or.]}, keywords = {Alsea Bay, California sea lion = Zalophus californianus, Chinook salmon = Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, chum salmon = Oncorhynchus keta, Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, depleted populations, diet, Harbor seal = Phoca vitulina, Nehalem Bay, predation, Rogue River, Siltcoos Creek, Umpqua River}, url = {https://www.psmfc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/expand_pinniped_report_2010.pdf}, author = {Scordino, Joe and U.S. Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission,} } @book {83266, title = {Global invader: the European green crab}, series = {ORESU-B}, volume = {no.01-001}, year = {2001}, note = { An excellent look at what was known about the European green crab early in its invasion of Oregon waters. Includes color photographs of Oregon crabs to aid in identification.}, pages = {123 p.}, publisher = {Oregon Sea Grant, Oregon State University }, organization = {Oregon Sea Grant, Oregon State University }, address = {Corvallis, Or.}, keywords = {aquatic invertebrates, crustaceans, decapods, European green crab = Carcinus maenus, introduced species, predation}, url = {https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/44992 }, author = {Yamada, Sylvia Behrens and Office of Sea Grant and Extramural Programs. and Oregon State University Sea Grant College Program.} } @mastersthesis {16661, title = {Factors Affecting the Smolt Yield of Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) in Three Oregon Streams}, year = {1979}, note = {During the Alsea Watershed Study, from 1959-1973, data was collected on coho salmon migration in the three tributaries of Drift Creek (tributary of the Alsea River) that were studied. In this work, the author compares his data from the same streams with the earlier studies. Major professor was James D. Hall.}, pages = {105 p.}, school = {Oregon State University}, type = {Masters Thesis}, edition = {M.S. }, chapter = {Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife, Fisheries}, address = {Corvallis, Or.}, keywords = {Alsea River Basin, coho salmon=Oncorhynchus kisutch, Deer Creek, Drift Creek, feeding behavior, Flynn Creek, human impacts, hydrology, juvenile fish, logging, migration, natural resource management, Needle Branch, predation, sediment data, streamflow, survival, terrestrial vegetation, theses, water quality, water temperature}, url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/graduate_thesis_or_dissertations/3484zk09k}, author = {Knight, Ned J.} } @mastersthesis {17501, title = {Production of the Reticulate Sculpin (Cottus perplexus) and its Predation on Salmon Fry in Three Oregon Streams}, year = {1968}, note = {Estimated reticulate sculpin populations in three study streams and their predation on coho salmon fry. The sculpins disappeared from a large stretch of clearcut-without-buffer strips Needle branch, "probably due to the very low dissolved oxygen levels.." Slash burning killed sculpins. Did not find likely predation on coho salmon fry within stream gravel beds, because the sculpins did not penetrate deeply into the gravel. While larger sculpins did feed on salmon fry, the sculpins were not deemed significant threats to salmon. Major professor was H. J. Rayner.}, month = {1968}, pages = {78 p.}, school = {Oregon State University }, type = {Masters Thesis}, edition = {M.S.}, chapter = {Dept.of Fisheries and Wildlife}, address = {Corvallis, Or.}, keywords = {Alsea River Basin, Alsea Watershed Study, Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, Deer Creek, Drift Creek, erosion, Flynn Creek, logging, Needle Branch, predation, Reticulate sculpin = Cottus perplexus, theses}, url = { https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/graduate_thesis_or_dissertations/vh53x018x}, author = {Krohn, David C.} }