Fish Need to Move! Learning About Fish Migration - Bull trout

Fish Need to Move! Learning About Fish Migration - Bull trout
Fish-Need-to-Move-Bull-trout.pdf2.59 MB

My species is an excellent indicator of water quality, and we have the most specific habitat requirements of any fish in our (Salmonidae) family. So, when people restore and protect our habitat, water quality is improved in our rivers and lakes for other fish, animals, and people too!

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Education
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A man is fishing in a boat with three young girls. The kids are excitedly pulling a fish out of the water.
Healthy fisheries and waters are the foundation of America’s outdoor traditions and give us the freedom to fish, boat, and enjoy the benefits of outdoor recreation. The Fish and Aquatic Conservation programs work with states, tribes, and communities to provide a comprehensive approach to freshwater...
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Falls Church,VA
A person is walks through a large wide culvert that passes under a gravel road. A small river runs through the culvert.
Across the country, millions of barriers are fragmenting rivers, blocking fish migration, and putting communities at higher risk to flooding. Removing those barriers is one of the most effective ways to help conserve vulnerable species while building safer infrastructure for people. The National...
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Bull trout and kokanee salmon underwater

Bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) are members of the family Salmonidae and are char native Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Montana and western Canada. Compared to other salmonids, bull trout have more specific habitat requirements that appear to influence their distribution and abundance....

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Animalia
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Freshwater fish
Fishes
Fisheries
Fish migration
Fish passage
Anadromous fish