Zebra mussel larvae have been detected in the Colorado River, prompting concerns about their potential impact on the ecosystem and water infrastructure, and officials are actively working to monitor...
Tag: invasive species
Cool water releases from Lake Powell to disrupt smallmouth bass
Lake Powell to release colder water to disrupt invasive bass reproduction and protect endangered fish in Grand Canyon, says Reclamation.
Plan released on removing predatory fish below Glen Canyon Dam
The Bureau of Reclamation is exploring dam adjustments to curb nonnative fish, enhancing the Colorado River's ecology by possibly altering water release schedules. Public comments are solicited.
Trout adaptations reveal rapid evolution in Wyoming’s restocked alpine lakes
Wyoming's Wind River Mountains' lakes witness rapid trout evolution, providing new insights into the adaptation of introduced species.