Smith-Root eDNA equipment used by WDFW for freshwater biodiversity mapping

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is using advanced environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling technology from Smith-Root to map freshwater biodiversity across rivers throughout Washington State. By pairing Smith-Root’s reliable, field-ready eDNA sampling equipment with cutting-edge molecular analysis, WDFW scientists are able to detect fish and other aquatic species with unprecedented efficiency and precision—often without ever seeing the organisms themselves. This approach allows comprehensive, scalable monitoring of entire river systems, improving conservation planning, invasive species detection, and long-term ecosystem management. Smith-Root’s eDNA solutions are proving to be a critical tool in transforming how agencies understand and protect freshwater biodiversity at a statewide scale.

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