Hardiman, Jill M.
Fishery Biologist
Email: jhardiman@usgs.gov
Ph: 509-538-2299 ext. 201; Fax: 509-538-2843
5501-A Cook-Underwood Road
Cook, WA 98605-9717
Education:
2003 M.S. Fishery and Wildlife Biology, Colorado State University
1992 B.S. Biology, University of Puget Sound
Expertise/Specialty:
My recent research has focused on telemetry and survival studies with juvenile salmonids at hydroelectric projects on the Columbia and Snake rivers. We use mark/recapture technology to evaluate survival of juvenile salmonids through specific routes of hydroelectric projects and reaches throughout their downstream migration. My research also uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for spatial analysis and design of surveys.
Research Interests:
Salmon ecology, Mark/Recapture survival studies, Invasive Species GIS, Bioenergetics, and Climate Change
Featured Studies:
- Survival and behavior of acoustic and radio tagged juvenile salmonids passing through hydroelectric projects on the Snake River, Mid-Columbia and Lower Columbia River.
- Design and implementation of an early detection program for New Zealand mudsnail on the Klickitat River.
Select Publications:
Hardiman, J. M., B. M. Johnson, and P. J. Martinez. 2004. Do predators influence distribution of age-0 kokanee in a Colorado reservoir? Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 133:1366-1378.
Hardiman, J.M., C.E. Walker, J.M. Plumb, G.S. Holmberg, J.M. Sprando, and T.D. Counihan. 2008. Assessing prior passage history as a determinant of survival at McNary Dam. Draft Report of Research by the U.S. Geological Survey to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla, District, Contract W68SBV70178419, Walla Walla, Washington.
Connelly, N. A., T. L. Brown, and J. M. Hardiman. 2006. AFS Men and Women Differ Most in Their Lifestyle Choices. Fisheries 31:503-506.
Counihan, T. D., J. M. Hardiman, C. E. Walker, A. L. Puls, and G. S. Holmberg. 2005. Survival estimates of migrant juvenile salmonids in the Columbia River through Bonneville Dam using radio-telemetry, 2005. Prepared by the U. S. Geological Survey, Cook, WA for the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland, OR.
Personal Interests:
mountain biking, telemark skiing, kite boarding, family, friends, and getting outside.
