Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join wildlife biologists from ODFW as they continue a multi‑state effort to better understand the Washington ground squirrel. This project focuses on surveying historic colony sites across the Columbia Plateau and collecting genetic samples from squirrels in the Boardman Grasslands and Lindsay Prairie Preserve. These data will help reveal patterns of genetic diversity, identify isolated populations, and guide future conservation actions for this endangered species in Oregon.
Watch full vid here: youtu.be/ev3tDESTjqY
Join wildlife biologists from ODFW as they continue a multi‑state effort to better understand the Washington ground squirrel. This project focuses on surveying historic colony sites across the Columbia Plateau and collecting genetic samples from squirrels in the Boardman Grasslands and Lindsay Prairie Preserve. These data will help reveal patterns of genetic diversity, identify isolated populations, and guide future conservation actions for this endangered species in Oregon.
Watch full vid here: youtu.be/ev3tDESTjqY
