David Schumann

David A. Schumann is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, affiliated with the River Studies Center. He holds a Ph.D. in Wildlife and Fisheries Science from South Dakota State University (2017), an M.S. in Biology from the University of Nebraska at Kearney (2012), and a B.S. in Water Resources and Fisheries from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (2009). His research focuses on fisheries ecology and management, emphasizing applied solutions to conservation challenges in river systems, invasive species impacts, and movement ecology.

Key areas of research include river reef structures for habitat enhancement, Bayesian modeling for species conservation prioritization, and the ecological effects of invasive species like silver carp. He collaborates widely, including co-authored studies on DNA extraction from formalin-fixed specimens and the effects of spiny water flea on sportfish in Minnesota.

Schumann teaches courses such as Ichthyology, Ecology, and Marine Biology, integrating his research into undergraduate and graduate training. He leads the Applied Fish Ecology Lab, emphasizing ecological principles to address real-world aquatic conservation issues. His work bridges academic research and practical management, with a focus on riverscapes and aquatic connectivity.

• Professional Affiliations: River Studies Center, American Fisheries Society
• Recent Awards: Co-authorship on impactful studies in Letters in Biomathematics and North American Journal of Fisheries Management
• Grants and Funding: Implied through active research projects but not explicitly stated

His lab’s research often involves innovative tagging techniques (e.g., PIT tags) and integrates landscape-level conservation with local ecosystem dynamics. Current projects explore grassland conservation’s indirect effects on aquatic ecosystems and the responses of prairie fish communities to habitat fragmentation.