Idaho Power Creates A New Passage For Trout In The Malad River
Nicolas Lenze 11.08.21
It’s not news that humans impact wildlife in a significant way. Expansion and industrialization of areas that were once rural have threatened local populations of deer, fish, and other animals. In fact, the devastation of nature that’s caused by humans is almost all we ever hear. The truth is that there are people all across the globe working constantly to preserve our natural resources. A power company might not be the first entity you’d think of when talking about conservation, but that’s exactly what has happened in Idaho. Doing their part, Idaho Power has just created a new passage for local trout to pass through to their spawning grounds in the Malad River.
Idaho Power recently completed an innovative fish passage project that allows native rainbow trout to move between the Snake River and their spawning grounds in the Malad River. Much of the Malad has been off-limits to these fish, which spawn and rear in this tributary before moving into the Snake River, where they can grow up to 20 inches long.
Idaho Power Creates New Trout Passage In Malad River
The passage between the Snake River and the Malad River will not only give local rainbow trout access to their spawning grounds. In their efforts to protect the environment, Idaho Power is also providing a valuable research tool for biologists. Further research on the local populations will hopefully lead to larger populations of healthier fish. Idaho Power put together an informational video for those who want to understand more about the trout passage, which I’ve included at the end of this article.
You can learn more about what Idaho Power does for their environment by visiting their website. You can also follow along on one of Idaho Power’s many social media pages. They can be found on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Keep helping local wildlife thrive!
