Cutthroat Trout were the most widespread trout in the United States, and are the only trout native to Colorado. Unfortunately, habitat modification and competition with introduced species have constrained most Cutthroat Trout species to a fraction of their historic range. Follow ecologist and author, Kurt Fausch, as he reflects on the history of of Colorado's cutthroat trout, and weighs the forces that will determine their fate. Learn more about Dr. Fausch's work and Colorado's Cutthroat Trout in his book, For the Love of Rivers: A Scientist's Journey - fortheloveofrivers.com/
Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, in Cooperation with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Illustrations by Joseph R. Tomelleri. Music by Josh Garrels / Marmosetmusic.com. Production team: Jeremy Monroe, David Herasimtschuk, Matt Kellam.
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