Welcome to Williams Lab

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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 N. Williams
Department of Forestry & Natural Resources
Office: FORS Room 101/HOVD Room 142
Address: 195 Marsteller Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2033
Phone: (765) 496-7075
Email: rodw@purdue.edu

Hellbender released into nature

 

Hellbender Reintroduction

Adult hellbender in a tank

 

Hellbender Captive Propagation

Researcher by a forest river holding a 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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