The Hine’s emerald dragonfly (Somatochlora hineana, HED) is one of the most imperiled species of dragonflies in the Great Lakes region. Understanding the species distribution, and by extension, habitat requirements is critical to designing effective monitoring and conservation strategies for this federally endangered species. Dr. Toczydlowski will talk about how she and her collaborators are leveraging genetic tools, including environmental DNA (eDNA), to build our knowledge of HED.