Chloe Lyles

Chloe is an Ecology M.S. student in the Fish Ecology Lab, co-advised by Dr. Casey Pennock and Dr. Phaedra Budy. Her research focuses on quantifying ecosystem productivity in tributaries of the upper Colorado River Basin, including stream metabolism, benthic algae biomass, and benthic macroinvertebrate production. Chloe earned a B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Managment from the University of Wyoming, where she assisted with research investigating the effects of an aquatic invader on small-bodied native fish. Chloe also spent some time working as a seasonal anadromous fisheries technician with Idaho Fish and Game in the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness. Chloe is passionate about the conservation of native fishes and is excited to contribute to the ever-growing body of knowledge on desert river ecology. In her free time, Chloe enjoys cooking elaborate meals, hiking, and trying out new hobbies.