Yakima River Steelhead Differentiation
Results
Introduction
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Multiple collections from a single site tend to be genetically
similar
Exceptions:
1) Two Ahtanum collections slightly different
2) Naches R. and Roza Dam similar
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Populations are differentiated based on geography
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Ahtanum a distinct stock
SH Population
Roza Dam SH
Resident Trout
Prosser Dam
Conclusions
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Evidence suggests little introgression from hatchery steelhead
Small et al. (2006)