Drought Prompts Early Release Of Trout In Reno State Of Drought Thursday, February 20, 2014 | Sacramento, CA Bob Burns of the Pyramid Lake Fisheries, holds a cutthroat trout, that is between two and three-years old, Wednesday, April 16, 2003, in Reno, Nev.Debra Reid / File Photo / AP Nevada Department of Wildlife spokesman Chris Healy says they'll begin releasing the first of 35,000 trout into the Truckee River Thursday morning at Fisherman's Park just east of downtown Reno. NDOW biologist Kim Tisdale says it's four to six weeks earlier than usual but is necessary to make sure there's still enough water in the river to support the fish before flows are expected to dwindle early this summer. Tisdale says if they don't act now, they'll end up with a hatchery full of fish and nowhere to put them. Related StoriesClimate change whiplash could mean more flooding, water-management challenges in CaliforniaJanuary 28, 2022Last year, California saw everything from intense drought to torrential rain. Researchers and water agencies say that the future of the state’s drought depends on adapting to these shifts.Winged warning: Migrating birds hit hard by California’s droughtNovember 11, 2021As the drought dries up California’s wetlands, traveling birds such as ducks, geese and eagles are struggling to survive and breed. “This drought is bad. The odds are against us,” a state expert said.Water Shortages: Why Some Californians Are Running Out In 2021 And Others Aren’tJune 23, 2021Drought resilience depends on location but also extraordinary engineering — determining which California places are running out of water this year and which remain in good shape.As Drought Intensifies, State Warns Users To Stop Pumping Water From Major RiversJune 17, 2021About 4,300 users were issued notices to halt diversions from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.California’s Reservoirs Face Dangerously Low LevelsJune 5, 2021Experts say the current drought is hotter and drier than previous ones, meaning water is evaporating faster. Follow us for more stories like this CapRadio provides a trusted source of news because of you. As a nonprofit organization, donations from people like you sustain the journalism that allows us to discover stories that are important to our audience. If you believe in what we do and support our mission, please donate today. Donate Today
