Hikers Haul Bags Full Of Endangered Fish To Restock Colorado Waterways

Hikers Haul Bags Full Of Endangered Fish To Restock Colorado Waterways
July 18, 2018
By Matt Kroschel

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CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – An army of volunteers is working to bring back an endangered fish to Colorado waterways after years of habitat destruction and humans making it hard for the special little fish to survive. The greenback cutthroat trout is Colorado’s state fish — and was once thought to be extinct.

Decades of extensive recovery and conservation efforts continue with efforts like what is happening in Clear Creek County this week, as volunteers help with introducing the fish into lakes and streams in their native range.

For volunteers it’s an effort in love and conservation along with a great reason for a beautiful hike in the Colorado mountains.

Matt Kroschel covers news throughout Colorado working from the CBS4 Mountain Newsroom. Send story ideas to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and connect with him on Twitter @Matt_Kroschel.