Recovery of Apache Trout in the White Mountains of Arizona - A Conservation Case Study

Learn about ongoing conservation efforts to protect and restore the Apache Trout population in a presentation that details the collaborative work between the White Mountain Apache Tribe, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Arizona Game and Fish Department, and U.S. Forest Service. Discover how this endangered species, found exclusively in Arizona's White Mountains, has benefited from conservation initiatives since 1955, when the White Mountain Apache Tribe first took action by closing fishing in the trout's habitat. Explore the species' historical range across the White, Black, and Little Colorado rivers, and understand the comprehensive recovery strategy that includes invasive species management, habitat restoration, and captive breeding programs. Follow the journey of Arizona's state fish from its endangered status in 1967 to its current threatened classification, and learn about the promising signs of population recovery that may lead to its eventual delisting.