February 26, 2013
Angela James’ fish tanks don’t look much like Whiskey Creek.
But for 68 imperiled Gila trout, the tanks in a northeast Albuquerque warehouse will have to do for now.
In the Albuquerque Journal, by John Fleck, Journal Staff Writer.
December 23, 2012 Widespread drying of the Rio Grande this year led to record low wild populations of the endangered Rio Grande silvery minnow, and officials are bracing for another bad year in 2013.
In the Albuquerque Journal, by John Fleck, Journal Staff Writer.
November 3, 2012
After a few miles of sloshing around in metal containers on the backs of mules, the first batch of Gila trout has been safely returned to wilderness streams in southwestern New Mexico.
An Associated Press story in the Albuquerque Journal, by Susan Montoya Bryan.
Rio Grande could join 'ghost rivers' of the Southwest
October 30, 2012 The Rio Grande ran low and dry this year. That was bad news for fish and for farmers. And it’s unlikely that relief is in sight: Reservoirs are low and climate change is here.
Part two of a two part story on the Rio Grande on KUNM radio, by Laura Paskus.
Each year the Southwest Fisheries program hires local youth to participate in paid summer programs. View the video from our AZFWCO office below and visit our Education & Outreach page to learn more about this exciting program.
Eddies - Reflections on Fisheries Conservation
Scroll through some of the Eddies articles that feature the Southwest Region Fisheries Program along with other important Fisheries work and educational programs.
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with
others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and
their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
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April 25, 2013
