Freshwater Ecology and Conservation Lab
@ the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences
University of Washington
Our vision is a world where people understand, value, and conserve freshwater ecosystems
At the Freshwater Ecology and Conservation Lab, we advance creative, collaborative, and interdisciplinary science to address the intertwined challenges of securing water for people and nature.
Our Science
We focus on science related to ecologically sustainable water management, dams, climate change, invasive species, and biodiversity conservation.
Join Us
We are always on the lookout for creative and motivated students and visiting scholars who have a passion for studying freshwater systems and helping save the world!
Spotlight
Do birds soar when rivers thrive?
New research combining extensive stream monitoring with eBird community data suggests that emergent aquatic insects support significantly more bird species, especially aerial insectivores that feed on insects in flight!
Schürings, C., and J.D. Olden. 2026. Cross-ecosystem linkages between freshwater insects and riparian birds across the United States. Nature Ecology and Evolution, 10: 961–972. Article
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