Outlined in this report are some of the accomplishments of the faculty over the past six months, as well as integrated multi-investigator research programs that are developing. The primary goals of the Center are to foster the highest quality research and promote research collaborations, enhance multi-investigator grants, and enhance the training and education programs in the area of reproductive biology. As the year 2000 approaches, the Center is looking forward to the challenges ahead of us and your continued support of the Center is very much appreciated. A prominent group of fish biologist,s at both Washington State University and the University of Idaho have formed a Fish Reproduction Program that is unique throughout the nation. This group is performing basic research on the critical aspects of fish reproduction and applying this information to the endangered salmon problem.
Fish reproduction is central to determining the fish populations.
A series of biological performance measures have been established that can facilitate habitat change and salmon restoration efforts. This involves the Center for Reproductive Biology, Water Resource Center, Center for Environmental Education, Disease Laboratory in the Veterinary Medicine College, and numerous investigators at both universities. This interactive effort and group will act as a resource for State and Federal agencies in the salmon restoration efforts. It is anticipated that nearly 100 scientist,s will be involved in this program to form an interactive multi-discipline approach to salmon restoration. These Center Cores provide centralized services to members of the Center to help facilitate research activities and provide access to advanced technologies.