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greenback cutthroat trout

Coverage of greenback cutthroat trout in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 16 · 16:21 UTCMost recent: Jul 31 · 23:24 UTC
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Leadville National Fish Hatcheryplace2Willow Firetopic2Colorado Parks and Wildlifeorganization2U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serviceorganization2Josh Homerperson2Bryan Johnsonperson1Hayden Creek cutthroat trouttopic1
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  • SCIENCEJul 31 · 23:24 UTCKMGH DENVER7
    These 'irreplaceable' fish, evacuated as the Willow Fire neared Leadville, are heading back home

    Thousands of 'irreplaceable' fish, including federally threatened greenback cutthroats, were evacuated from the Leadville National Fish Hatchery due to the Willow Fire and are now returning home. The hatchery, which supports Colorado's fishing industry, relocated nearly 150,000 fish to safety as mandatory evacuations were enforced.

  • SCIENCEJul 16 · 16:21 UTCKOAA NBC5 COLORADO SPRINGS
    CPW shares images from the efforts to save fish from wildfire in Colorado

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) staff evacuated thousands of greenback cutthroat trout and Hayden Creek cutthroat trout from the Leadville National Fish Hatchery due to the Willow Fire. The fish were relocated to other hatcheries, with some released for fishing opportunities, as the fire burned over 6,000 acres near Leadville and is now 40% contained.