Fish stocking in the Sierra Nevada reflects human ingenuity, recreational goals, and evolving ecological awareness. Historically, most high-elevation lakes in the Sierra Nevada were fishless due to natural barriers such as waterfalls and steep gradients, which prevented fish migration. These ecosystems were rich in native amphibians and invertebrates...
Read this week’s Flashback Friday to learn how O. mykiss genetics may influence migratory behavior – in other words, why/when a rainbow trout becomes a steelhead! Despite countless studies seeking […]
This week’s Flashback Friday looks back on the 2020-2021 water year, when rain and river water was plenty. Read up on California’s last few years of drought history, and what […]
