Summary
Peter Moyle is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at UC Davis with over 240 publications, including "Inland Fishes of California" (2002) and the 2017 book "Floodplains." His research focuses on aquatic conservation, particularly salmon and California stream fishes.
Robert Lusardi serves as the California Trout/UC Davis Wild and Coldwater Fish Researcher, aiming to align scientific research with conservation policy. He collaborates with Moyle on various projects, focusing on Coho salmon and inland trout conservation.
Patrick Samuel, the Conservation Program Coordinator for California Trout, manages research initiatives including the "State of the Salmonids" report. His background includes roles with NOAA Fisheries and the California Department of Fish & Wildlife.
Together, these authors contribute to advancing aquatic conservation efforts in California.