We develop and deploy a range of eDNA survey tools that aim to inform on-the-ground conservation and management actions.

Freshwater Conservation

In partnership with environmental managers, we utilize eDNA surveys to document the return of migratory fish after dam removal, find the tributaries and ponds that are the last holdouts for rare or threatened species, and determine the status of aquatic invasive species.

Biodiversity Monitoring

We are developing field and lab eDNA protocols that are reliable, cost-effective, and scalable for monitoring biodiversity within forests, salt marshes, and other valuable ecosystems. Our goal is to transform how we evaluate and plan conservation actions.

Terrestrial Species

We pioneered eDNA techniques that can detect a range of terrestrial species, including insects, mammals and reptiles. We have been exploring ways to make these tools easy to use in the field, and designing eDNA surveys that provide data as quickly and cheaply as possible.