Craig A. Haskell

Email: craig_haskell@usgs.gov

Currently, completing M.S., Environmental Studies, University of Montana. Mr. Haskell's masters work examined the ecological role of an invasive mysid, Neomysis mercedis in John Day Reservoir, Columbia River and it's relevance to native salmonids.

As a Fisheries Biologist, U. S. Geological Survey, Western Fisheries Research Center, Columbia River Research Laboratory, Cook, Washington, Mr. Haskell works primarily with juvenile fall chinook salmon ecology in the mainstem Columbia and Snake rivers. He is currently investigating the physiological significance of elevated water temperature to subyearling chinook salmon and the role that hydroelectric dams play in temperature exposure to juvenile salmon. Mr. Haskell has spent considerable time studying the zooplankton, benthic invertebrates, and their relationship to juvenile salmon ecology in the Columbia River.

Craig has also worked at the Great Lakes Science Research Center, Ashland, WI, studying Lake Superior food webs. His work there led to a better understanding of the relationship between native lake herring, introduced rainbow smelt, and their effect on zooplankton community dynamics.

Representative Publications:

Haskell, C.A., and J.A. Stanford. Ecology and upstream invasion of an estuarine mysid shrimp in the Columbia River (USA). In review. River Research and Applications.

Haskell, C.A., K.F. Tiffan, and D.W. Rondorf. 2000. Predredging assessment of Messner Cove, Port of Morrow, Oregon, on benthic invertebrate community and subyearling chinook salmon rearing habitat, 1999. Final report to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District.

Mailing Address:

U.S. Geological Survey
Western Fisheries Research Center
Columbia River Research Laboratory
5501-A Cook-Underwood Road
Cook, Washington 98606-9717

Phone: 509-538-2299 x266
Fax: 509-538-2843