The rainbow trout is a native cold-water fish species in Pacific tributaries; latest news ties to Colorado River water policy affecting its native habitat and conservation.
The Bureau of Reclamation has proposed flexible water-use reductions for the Lower Basin while allowing deeper cuts in drier times, in a bid to keep the Colorado River reliable through 2036. The move comes as reservoirs Mead and Powell sit at record-lows and temperatures rise, threatening native species and power generation.