Department of Natural Resource Ecology & Management
339 Science II, Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-3221
Office: 515-294-3159
FAX: 515-294-5468
e -mail: cpierce@iastate.edu

Degrees:
B.S. Mankato State, 1980
M.S., Kentucky, 1982
Ph.D., Maryland, 1987

Research:
Dr. Pierce’s research interests encompass aquatic ecology, fisheries science and fisheries management. Most of his research is applied and addresses information needs of state and federal natural resource agencies. Dr. Pierce collaborates with graduate students, university staff, and agency biologists. His recent publications and reports are listed below.

Publications In The Last 5 Years:
Penne, C. R. and C. L. Pierce. In Press. Seasonal distribution, aggregation, and habitat selection of common carp in Clear Lake, Iowa. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society.

Litvan, M. E., T. W. Stewart, C. L. Pierce, and C. J. Larson. 2008. Effects of grade control structures on the macroinvertebrate assemblage of an agriculturally-impacted stream. River Research and Applications 24:130-145. pdf

Penne, C. R., N. L. Ahrens, R. C. Summerfelt, and C. L. Pierce. 2007. Effect of relative transmitter volume on expulsion of radio transmitters in subadult common carp. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 27:986-991. pdf

Duehr, J. P., M. J. Siepker, C. L. Pierce, and T. M. Isenhart. 2007. Relation of riparian buffer strips to in-stream habitat, macroinvertebrates and fish in a small Iowa stream. Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science 113:49-55. pdf

Frohnauer, N. K., C. L. Pierce, and L. W. Kallemeyn. 2007. Population dynamics and angler exploitation of the unique muskellunge population in Shoepack Lake, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 27:63-76. pdf

Frohnauer, N. K., C. L. Pierce, and L. W. Kallemeyn. 2007. Simulated effects of recruitment variability, exploitation, and reduced habitat area on the unique muskellunge population in Shoepack Lake, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 27:77-88. pdf

Palic, D., L. Helland, B. R. Pedersen, J. R. Pribil, R. M. Grajeda, A. K. Loan-Wilsey and C. L. Pierce. 2007. Fish assemblages of the upper Little Sioux River basin, Iowa, USA: relationships with stream size and comparison with historical assemblages. Journal of Freshwater Ecology 22(1):69-79. pdf

Shoup, D. E., S. P. Callahan, D. H. Wahl, and C. L. Pierce. 2007. Size-specific growth of bluegill, largemouth bass and channel catfish in relation to prey availability and limnological variables. Journal of Fish Biology 70:21-34. pdf

Heitke, J. D., C. L. Pierce, G. T. Gelwicks, G. A. Simmons, and G. L. Siegwarth. 2006. Habitat, land use, and fish assemblage relationships in Iowa streams: preliminary assessment in an agricultural landscape. Pages 287-303 in L. Wang, R. M. Hughes, and P. W. Seelbach, editors. Influences of landscape on stream habitat and biological communities. American Fisheries Society, Symposium 48, Bethesda, Maryland. pdf

Liao, H., C. L. Pierce, and J. G. Larscheid. 2005. An empirical model for estimating annual consumption by freshwater fish populations. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 24:525-532. pdf

Liao, H., C. L. Pierce, and J. G. Larscheid. 2004. Consumption dynamics of the adult piscivorous fish community in Spirit Lake, Iowa. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 24:890-902. pdf

Hoxmeier, R. J. H., D. H. Wahl, M. L. Hooe, and C. L. Pierce. 2004. Growth and survival of larval walleye in response to prey availability. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 133: 45-54. pdf

Pegg, M. A., C. L. Pierce, and A. Roy. 2003. Effects of channelization and impoundment on flow in the Missouri River: a time-series analysis of daily mean flow. Aquatic Sciences 65: 63-72. pdf

Older Publications

Reports In The Last 5 Years

Teaching:
Stream Ecology (AEcl 418/518) - This dual-listed course explores the biological, chemical, physical, and geological processes shaping the structure and function of flowing water ecosystems. Topics from basic principles to synthetic theories of stream ecosystems are covered, as well as applications for management of water quality, biological integrity, and fisheries in streams. Laboratory sessions and field trips provide hands-on experiences. Students work on term projects in small groups. Graduate students enrolling in AEcl 518 participate in bi-weekly discussions of primary literature. Team-taught with Dr. Thomas Isenhart.

Fisheries Science (AEcl 520) - This graduate-level course explores concepts, approaches and techniques for assessment of recreational and commercial fisheries. Topics range from basic principles to applications and from individual fish to entire ecosystems. Computer simulation modeling, group projects, and discussion of primary literature are emphasized.