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January 16, 2025 Trout Ad Hoc group meeting synopsis:
The January 16th meeting of the ad hoc group was dedicated to creating a list of problems influencing the condition of the fishery. This is really the first step in the structured decision making process and represents the first bit of head way.
It was a productive meeting, however in my opinion the comments and suggestions ran a bit far afield, with the list topping 30 suggested factors to be possibly addressed. Littering and too many kayakers might influence the individual anglers experience but really have nothing to do with the health of the fishery. Nutrient augmentation, stocking and spring High Flow Experiments are the core issues that could help the fishery rebound. Attendees were all sent lists of the issues and asked to rate them as to importance on a scale of 1-5.
Several anglers outside of the science community attended and commented. So far, these meeting have been an opportunity for anglers to be heard on the issues. I have been and will continue to encourage public attendance and participation.
Next meeting of the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Programs Trout Ad Hoc grout is scheduled for February 19, 2-4 pm. Check back on this page for a link to this meeting.