Welcome to Williams Lab

Hellbender release in Blue River.

The Williams Lab is primarily focused on Hellbender conservation, research, and education. Our recent efforts have focused heavily on reintroductions, captive propagation research, and habitat conservation. Click on the tabs below to discover more on each topic.

Contact

Dr. Rod Williams
Vice Provost for Outreach & Engagement, Texas Tech, & Adjunct Professor, Purdue Forestry & Natural Resources
Phone: 806-834-6974
Email: rod.williams@ttu.edu

Hellbender released into Blue River.

 

Hellbender Reintroduction

Adult hellbender in a tank.

 

Hellbender Captive Propagation

Researcher by a forest river with leaning on tree trunk.

 

Habitat Conservation

FEATURED STORIES

Young hellbender in aquatic tank.
Researchers Discover Young Hellbender in Blue River

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Dr. Rod Williams receiving Hoosier Outdoor Writers Conservation Award.
Help the Hellbender Program Receives Hoosier Outdoor Writers Conservation Award

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Adult hellbender in rocks located in the Blue River.
USDA Awards Farmers Helping Hellbenders Project $2.7 Million in Funding

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