Author Contributions:
C.K. led the writing of manuscript, collected DNA and eDNA aquatic samples, and analyzed samples in the field. C.G. helped develop the field-based protocol, oversaw the processing and analysis of DNA and eDNA samples at WSU eDNA lab, and contributed to manuscript writing. R. G. contributed to writing of the manuscript, overseeing field work, as well as obtaining funding and resources for project. All authors contributed critically to the drafts and gave final approval for publication.