Summary:
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife conducted an electrofishing study to count the population of greenback cutthroat trout, a rare and endangered fish species.
- Electrofishing involves using an electric current in the water to temporarily stun the fish, allowing researchers to count and measure them without harming the fish.
- The study helps scientists understand the health and recovery of the greenback cutthroat trout population, which is an important part of the local ecosystem.