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Colorado River Project Revives Native Fish Populations

6/2/2025

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In May, an electrofishing survey in the newly established Colorado River Connectivity Channel near Granby unveiled a heartening resurgence of native fish. This $33 million project, completed in 2023, is revitalizing the river's health after the Windy Gap Reservoir's disruptions. The rising populations of native trout and sculpin signal a hopeful ecological recovery.

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Story summary

In May, an electrofishing survey in the newly established Colorado River Connectivity Channel near Granby unveiled a heartening resurgence of native fish. This $33 million project, completed in 2023, is revitalizing the river's health after the Windy Gap Reservoir's disruptions. The rising populations of native trout and sculpin signal a hopeful ecological recovery.