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Rifle Falls Fish Hatchery

Coverage of Rifle Falls Fish Hatchery in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 24 · 14:02 UTCMost recent: Jul 24 · 14:02 UTC
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Colorado Parks and Wildlifeorganization1Uncompahgre cutthroat trouttopic1Gold Mountain Firetopic1Nate Creekplace1Ourayplace1Eric Gardunioperson1U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serviceorganization1
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  • SCIENCEJul 24 · 14:02 UTCKOAA NBC5 COLORADO SPRINGS
    Colorado Parks and Wildlife personnel rescue unique cutthroat trout from wildfire

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife crews rescued 103 Uncompahgre cutthroat trout from Nate Creek near Ouray, Colorado, during the Gold Mountain Fire. The fish were transported to Rifle Falls Fish Hatchery for safety amid concerns the fire could destroy their habitat. The trout, a genetically unique species, were saved through a joint operation involving 10 CPW staff and a fire escort.

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