The partnership for the umpqua rivers (PUR) monitoring team has provided high-quality water data for status and trend monitoring throughout the streams of the umpqua basin since 2003

The goal of this project is to expand monitoring for edna (environmental deoxyribonucleic acid) and sampling for two years. Environmental DNA (edna) sampling identifies species by analyzing the DNA they shed into the surrounding environment. The DNA, or edna, is then captured in water samples and processed by a lab to determine the presence of target organisms. The technology for edna analysis has been rapidly evolving, becoming more accessible and cost-effective over the last ten years. This has contributed to the expansion of commercial edna testing services, making them available to a broader range of clients and applications.there are four main objectives of this project: 1. Procuring essential equipment and fostering collaborations with two laboratories proficient in analyzing edna from specific species, thus enabling their involvement in study designs. 2. Employing edna testing to differentiate between human and cattle contributions, thereby facilitating the application of appropriate best management practices. 3. Employing edna testing to ascertain the extent of smallmouth bass presence, an invasive species, within the watershed, alongside the presence and abundance of coho, an endangered species act (ESA) listed species. 4. Share and discuss the results with area partners to best determine the implications and devise the most effective strategies for targeted restoration efforts and areas in need of protection.PUR coordinates with all willing partners to monitor sites of value and interest. This project will specifically involve the bureau of land management (BLM) due to the extensive amount of land they oversee in this area.