Andrya L Whitten Harris

Andrya L Whitten Harris is an Associate Research Scientist specializing in Large River Fish Ecology at the Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her work focuses on large river ecosystems, particularly the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers, with expertise in fish ecology and invasive species dynamics.

Her research interests span Large River Ecology, Fish Ecology, Invasive Species Monitoring, Freshwater Conservation, Fisheries Management, and Riverine Ecosystem Dynamics. She conducts long-term surveys to assess the impacts of invasive species and environmental changes on native fish populations.

Recent publications (2023-2025) highlight her work on invasive species in the Illinois Waterway, including studies on round goby distribution, fishhook waterflea invasions, and monitoring protocols for non-native fishes. Her research also addresses bass recruitment in reservoirs and the ecological effects of vessel traffic reduction.

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Laboratory and team: Dr. Harris is a core member of the Large River Fish Ecology research group at INHS, collaborating on multidisciplinary projects related to river ecology and invasive species management.