ICC Monthly Snap: January 2026
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ICC Monthly Snap | January 2026
Happy New Year! Welcome to the January 2026 edition of The Snap. I hope you all had a restful break! Explore this month’s roundup of crayfish literature and news below.
Literature
The risk of aquatic invasive species and their vectors to a national protected area in the Canadian Rocky Mountains
Jaeger, C. O., Struthers, D. P., Therriault, T. W., Mandrak, N. E., Sulewski, N., Keenan, K., Roberts, K., Ziola, S., Desilets, K., Manning, C., Kimmerle, R., Crowe, C., & Taylor, M. K. (2025). The risk of aquatic invasive species and their vectors to a national protected area in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Management of Biological Invasions, 16(4), 895–916. doi.org/10.3391/mbi.2025.16.4.02
Trematodes Detected in an Exotic Population of Red Swamp Crayfish from an Urban Storm Drain in Los Angeles
Post, J. M., Bailey, E. S., & Post, R. J. (2025). Trematodes Detected in an Exotic Population of Red Swamp Crayfish from an Urban Storm Drain in Los Angeles. Cities and the Environment (CATE), 18(3), Article 5. digitalcommons.lmu.edu/cate/vol18/iss3/5/
The Relationship between Energy and Burrowing Behaviors of the Red Swamp Crayfish (Procambarus clarkii)
Rogers, J. M. (2025). The Relationship between Energy and Burrowing Behaviors of the Red Swamp Crayfish (Procambarus clarkii). Master’s Dissertation Submitted to Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama. PDF link
Combined effectiveness of light and bait to enhance trapping for monitoring and removal of invasive crayfish: virile crayfish example
Wildhaber, M. L., Bates, B. L., Beaman, Z. D., Bennett, K. R., & West, B. M. (2025). Combined effectiveness of light and bait to enhance trapping for monitoring and removal of invasive crayfish: virile crayfish example. Management of Biological Invasions, 16(4), 1033–1051. doi.org/10.3391/mbi.2025.16.4.08
An ammonia-based tool for chemical control of invasive crayfish
Wood, S. L., Ward, D. L., & Best, R. J. (2025). An ammonia-based tool for chemical control of invasive crayfish. Management of Biological Invasions, 16(4), 1053–1073. doi.org/10.3391/mbi.2025.16.4.09
News
SFS crayfish session abstract submission closes January 16
The Society for Freshwater Science (SFS) Annual Meeting is hosting a special session, “Claws and Effect: The Role of Crayfish Across Ecosystems” and is welcoming abstracts. To submit your abstract, please visit the SFS Annual Meeting website and follow the abstract submission instructions once the portal opens.
‘Where the Crawdads Boil’ event partners with Indigenous communities for hands-on conservation
Led by aquatic ecologist Caitlin Bloomer and Indigenous partners, “Where the Crawdads Boil” invited families to explore local waterways, remove invasive crayfish, and share a traditional boil. The event blended science and culture to inspire stewardship and celebrate Indigenous knowledge.
Monitoring Crawfish Could Help Detect Dangerous Microplastic Pollution Sooner
Researchers at Louisiana State University discovered that crayfish reveal hidden dangers of microplastic pollution. Certain contaminants, when combined, severely damage their immune and gut health, signaling serious risks for freshwater ecosystems.
U.S. House passes bill to extend critical Great Lakes fisheries research
The U.S. House passed a bill to extend Great Lakes fisheries research through 2030, supporting efforts to combat invasive species like sea lamprey, zebra mussels, and rusty crayfish. This program is vital for protecting native fish and sustaining the region’s multi-billion-dollar fishing industry.
This selection of invasive crayfish information is collected by the Invasive Crayfish Collaborative, a program convened and facilitated by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and the Illinois Natural History Survey with funding from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
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