COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE

​​ The Aquatics Research team conducts scientific investigations to develop the necessary knowledge, techniques and procedures to effectively manage Colorado's aquatic wildlife. Get to know our researchers and learn more about their respective areas of expertise and current research projects.

Current Researchers:

• George Schisler  — Aquatics Research Section Leader
• Kelly Carlson — Aquatics Research Section Assistant
• Kevin Rogers — Aquatics Research Scientist, Native Cutthroat Trout
  
• Ryan Fitzpatrick — Aquatic Research Scientist, Eastern Plains Native Species
• Eric Fetherman — Aquatics Research Scientist, Salmonid Disease and Sport Fish​
  
• Peter Cadmus — Aquatics Research Scientist, Aquatic Toxicology and Water Standards
• Dan Kowalski — Aquatics Research Scientist, Stream and River Ecology
• Adam Hansen — Aquatic Research Scientist, Lake and Reservoir Ecology
• Matt Kondratieff — Aquatics Research Scientist, Fisheries Habitat Improvement
• Eric Richer — Aquatics Research Scientist/Hydrologist, Stream Habitat Investigations
  
• Zachary Hooley-Underwood - Aquatic Research Scientist, Western Slope and Rio Grande Native fishes
  
• Andrew Treble — Aquatic Research Data Analyst
• Brad Neuschwanger — Fish Research Hatchery Manager
• Tracy Davis — Fish Research Hatchery Technician
• Andrew Perkins  — Fish Research Hatchery Technician