Citizen science Tag

At the recent Madison River Valley event hosted by the Madison River Foundation, vital research was shared by Dr. Lindsey K. Albertson on the status and future of the giant salmonfly (Pteronarcys californica), a keystone insect whose survival in western rivers is critical. Here’s what we learned about its ecology, challenges and why salmonfly survival in western rivers matters to all of us. Why Salmonfly Survival in Western Rivers Is Critical The giant salmonfly (Pteronarcys Californica) is one of the most important aquatic insects in western North America’s rivers. These large stoneflies spend years underwater before emerging in early summer, providing a