WVU Brook Trout Research

Thanks to the WVU Division of Forestry and Natural Resources for the following research performed by graduate students and faculty of West Virginia University.

STREAM ECOSYSTEM RESPONSE TO LIMESTONE TREATMENT
IN ACID IMPACTED WATERSHEDS OF THE ALLEGHENY PLATEAU - SARAH E. MCCLURG, J. TODD PETTY, PATRICIA M. MAZIK, AND JANET L. CLAYTON

AN ECOLOGICALLY BASED APPROACH TO IDENTIFYING RESTORATION PRIORITIES IN AN ACID-IMPACTED WATERSHED - J. TODD PETTY AND DAVID THORNE

SPATIAL AND SEASONAL DYNAMICS OF BROOK TROUT POPULATIONS INHABITING A CENTRAL APPALACHIAN WATERSHED - J. TODD PETTY AND PETER J. LAMOTHE

WEST VIRGINIA BROOK TROUT CONSERVATION STRATEGY - WV BROOK TROUT CONSERVATION GROUP (please note WV Back The Brookie was not involved in this document)

Graduate thesis and dissertations studying brook trout can be viewed by visiting the Wildlife & Fisheries Resources Program website.

 

 
Other Relevant Brook Trout Research

TWRA - Trout Response to Habitat Management: What impact do in-stream structures truly have?

TWRA - 2001 Coldwater Report - 1997 Flooding caused as great as 80% mortality in at least one wild trout stream. Impacts of natural events may play greatest role in population fluctuations.

TWRA - Abstract - Interactions of native brook trout and rainbow trout in TN


 
Available Materials from WV-BTB

We have many materials available to classroom teachers and other educators as well as to any public, civic or conservation group.

Videos:

Battle For The Brookie: Acid Rain in the Appalachians

Download the intro video on the front page by clicking here.

Brochures:

WV Back The Brookie Brochures are available by contacting your local TU Chapter President or Chris Shockey.

Tabletop Display:

Contact Chris Shockey or WVTU Council President.