1. Reservoir food-web dynamics: In this 5-year project we aim to understand patterns and processes driving food-web dynamics in large reservoirs. We will use this information to better predict patterns in sportfish population dynamics and, accordingly, to make management recommendations.

2. Life history and reproductive ecology of the Carolina madtom. In this 2-year project we will examine various life history attributes (particularly focusing on reproductive ecology) of the Carolina madtom, an endemic and perhaps endangered species. We will focus on artificial spawning habitat and the potential for increasing reproductive rates and population size in the wild.

3. Habitat mapping and predator-prey dynamics in Ohio reservoirs. In this 3-year project we are using GIS and hydroaccoustics to create micro-habitat maps in a large reservoir. In addition, we are monitoring seasonal habitat use by saugeye via radio telemetry.