Rescued trout are trapped in Upper Arroyo Seco. | |
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Credit: Darrell Kunitomi / Arroyo Seco Foundation |
Removing man-made barriers in a major tributary of the Los Angeles River could provide a lifeline for native trout — most, if not all, of which were rescued from a destructive 2020 fire — according to a new report. |
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A presentation of the findings last week by environmental consultant Stillwater Sciences called for taking out three impediments in a stretch of the Arroyo Seco that restrict the movement of the trout, potentially cutting them off from spawning areas or refuge from drought. |
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