Wouldn the world class trout fishery below Glen Canyon Dam be lost?
This trout fishery exists because of the dam, and would likely disappear if a natural, warm water river returned. However, what would be restored would be prime habitat for endangered native fish which used to inhabit this stretch of river. The trout fishery has been an important part of the Northern Arizona economy. However restoration of the river would provide for a self sustaining environment in Glen and Grand Canyonsthat is far more valuable. Additionally, because the trout prey upon the endangered fish species in the Colorado River, the government is spending millions annually on schizophrenic efforts to remove the non-native trout below Lee’s Ferry while working to maintain populations at Lee’s Ferry. This program simply isn’t working.
