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Yellowstone National Park invasive trout removal

Overview

Yellowstone National Park officials initiated a project to protect native Yellowstone cutthroat trout by eliminating invasive rainbow trout in Buffalo Creek. The initiative involves treating the lower 13 miles of the creek with rotenone, a fish poison, to prevent the spread of invasive species into Slough Creek, Soda Butte Creek, and the Lamar River watershed.

To preserve native populations, cutthroat trout captured via electro-fishing are relocated to other waters prior to treatment. The project includes a temporary closure of Buffalo Creek to anglers from August 31 through September 6, with plans for the creek to reopen on September 7. Officials have confirmed that the treatment will not affect the potability of drinking water at the Slough Creek Campground.

Entities

Yellowstone National Park · Buffalo Creek · Yellowstone cutthroat trout · Rainbow trout · Yellowstone National Park Service

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Yellowstone National Park treats Buffalo Creek to remove invasive trout

    Yellowstone National Park is treating Buffalo Creek with rotenone to remove invasive rainbow trout and protect the native Yellowstone cutthroat trout population.

  2. 17 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Yellowstone National Park to target invasive trout in Buffalo Creek

    Yellowstone National Park will use rotenone to remove invasive rainbow trout from Buffalo Creek starting August 31 to protect native cutthroat trout populations.

Sources

ca.sports.yahoo.com · localnews8.com · montanaoutdoor.com · seikoluxe.com · thecooldown.com