'We’re in totally uncharted territory.' From rainbow trout prized by anglers, to protected native species, fish are suffering the impact as America's large reservoirs on the Colorado River drop to record-low levels.
Struggling aquatic life further complicates the already delicate river management and increases the cost.
Last month, the state of Nevada and the Bureau of Reclamation announced they’re kicking in nearly $12 million on a project to pull water from deeper in the lake into the hatchery. The new line will source water from a Maintaining native fish populations is a legal obligation the bureau has under the Endangered Species Act. It could face a lawsuit if it fails to meet that obligation, even as it juggles other pressing demands on the river.
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