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October 15 · 9:00 AM

Aquatic Bioassessment with eDNA

Field Science

Using environmental DNA to assess aquatic community health.

Willamette BIntermediate

Environmental DNA is transforming how practitioners survey aquatic biodiversity, offering sensitive detection without traditional capture methods. This session introduces eDNA sampling protocols, laboratory workflows, and the interpretation of results for bioassessment. Attendees will learn where eDNA adds value and where conventional methods remain essential.