Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in October. Here are some opportunities:

Little Saplings early childhood program presents Nature Sounds

Adults looking to explore the outdoors with their young children are invited to Little Saplings, a monthly early childhood nature discovery program at Schramm Education Center near Gretna.

The series, which continues Oct. 5 with the theme Nature Sounds, is at 9 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month, through December. It is designed for children ages 2-5 and their adult caregiver.

See the calendar event entry at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.7zWuayqm0Atix5LpD8SsvgyDzpWJfKEkaYMxDAWnSNM/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information.

Homeschool Hike set for Oct. 19 at Schramm Park SRA

Homeschool families are invited to join an outdoor educator on a guided hike at Schramm Park State Recreation Area near Gretna during the Homeschool Hikes program Oct. 19.

This nature exploration program geared for homeschool families takes place at 9 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, through December. While an educator leads the hike, participants ask questions, draw, observe and make discoveries in nature.

Visit the event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.I0vHUhV3ihZQMTzVkmHzTglW6cLa73hyG_a7ZIV2t7A/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information and to register.

Five Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Nights scheduled for Oct. 19

Grab your fellow nature nerds and join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission as it hosts five Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Nights across the state Oct. 19.

Get your teams of no more than five players and be ready to compete for prizes. These events are for adults only and are free to attend with a purchase from the host brewery.

The trivia nights, which begin at 7 p.m. local time, are at:

For more information and or questions, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov" target="_blank">monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov</a>.

Nature Nerd Night to feature Nebraska Turtles on Oct. 18

In the Nebraska Nature Nerd Night virtual webinar Turtles of Nebraska, outdoor educators will discuss the nine species of turtles found in the state. The free event starts at 7 p.m. Central time Oct. 18.

Registration is required through the event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.n6gYgaJAM4TR9MwMwzCnwLgUiBQ9fzH_e1mIavdxnmQ/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>. Participants also may submit questions to be answered during the webinar while registering.

For more information, contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov" target="_blank">monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;or follow the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission or Nebraska Wildlife Education on Facebook.

‘The Science of …’ virtual webinar series returns Oct. 6

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s virtual webinar series “The Science of …” returns in October. Every Thursday at 3 p.m. Central time, Game and Parks educators will discuss the science behind common things regarding nature and animals.

The webinar schedule of topics: Oct. 6 – Lizards; Oct. 13 – Nocturnal Animals; Oct. 20 – Waterbirds; Oct. 27 – Seeds and Leaves.

The webinars are free, but separate registration is required for each webinar. See the calendar event entries at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.7l316HIqKbvs0XpXRIF_8XlzV5TcQQIuH8-ILSYv4EA/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for registration links.

Contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov" target="_blank">monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information.

Wildcat Hills to host&nbsp;Beautiful Bats&nbsp;homeschool program

Discover the secrets of bats during the Wildcat Hills Homeschool Program Beautiful Bats on Oct. 13 at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area. Learn all about their adaptations, diversity and common misconceptions.

This program meets once a month at 10 a.m. Mountain time at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center.

The program is free, but a vehicle park entry permit is required. For more information contact the Nature Center at 308-436-3777. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sensory Safari is Oct. 5 at Lincoln Children’s Zoo

In Sensory Safari on Oct. 5, visually and sensory impaired guests will have the opportunity to touch, feel, hear and smell at interpretative stations throughout the Lincoln Children’s Zoo.

From 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., nature experts from organizations across Nebraska will engage visitors at each station. Sensory Safari is a partnership with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Lincoln Children’s Zoo, Mary F. Tous Charitable Foundation and Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Registration is required. Visit the event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.TGH1LtGBx04R17OKwZ4tk-aEymqAJoYOBuBn1iePJd0/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information and to register.

Wildcat Tales preschool program is Oct. 18

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area will host the monthly Wildcat Tales preschool program Oct. 18.

Each program will include a lesson plan, story and hands-on activity specifically targeted for children ages 2-6 years. The program Goin’ Batty will meet at the Nature Center at 10 a.m. Mountain time. Each month will have a different program topic.

The program is free, but a vehicle park entry permit is required.&nbsp;For more information contact the Nature Center at 308-436-3777.&nbsp;Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Family Nature Nights scheduled Oct. 4, 18

Bring the family and enjoy some unstructured outdoor exploration Oct. 4 and 18 at the Outdoor Classroom, located at the northeast district office of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in Norfolk.

This free program is for all ages. It will be from 6-8 p.m. both nights at the Outdoor Classroom, 2201 N. 13th St. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Visit the event listings at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.DfiH_roD8ZQHjjUBNtxlQHYj-1UUDyPQoYZKWceUrmc/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information and to register.

What Community Science Taught Me webinar is Oct. 19

Tune in to the free virtual webinar “What Community Science Taught Me,” at 12:30 p.m. Central time Oct. 19.

This hourlong panel discussion, hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Community Science Specialist Alie Mayes, is part of the Conservation Education Lunch and Learn Series.

Visit the event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.U9zSxshabLSz4GgTEf9RVA1xvX6VE8UOwYWWojRGJyA/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information and to register.

Holmes Lake to host Big Sit birding event

Join other birders at Lincoln’s Holmes Lake on Oct. 9 for the Big Sit, a friendly challenge to see how many birds can be counted from one location.

Spring Creek Prairie Audubon, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Nebraska’s Birdability Captain are hosts for this free, fun and accessible birding opportunity from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. near the south boat ramp.

Visit the event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.PWLvHLugtAJvq0VZUjLKZH6ikWj12Vkc8mVbLHTh2Is/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information.

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<i>By&nbsp;Colorado Air National Guard Public Affairs</i>

BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo.–The 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard, will conduct a readiness exercise at Western Nebraska Regional Airport, Scottsbluff, Nebraska,<a>&nbsp;Sept. 22-25, 2022.</a>

Wing personnel will conduct 24-hour training operations in a simulated combat environment, meaning the local community can anticipate an increase in flight activity and noise level during this period to include evening flying operations.

“We have been preparing for this very important exercise over the past several months and plan to continue honing our warfighting skills in late September as we serve our state and nation,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Southard, commander, 140th Wing.

This multi-day exercise is designed to establish a learning environment for Airmen to exercise their plans and procedures for upcoming deployments in an ever-evolving operational environment.

Southard said that the community’s patience and understanding of these necessary training activities is greatly appreciated. The training gained from these exercises will significantly improve the 140th Wing’s ability to prepare and respond to mission-essential functions carried out every day in support of national security.

The wing’s real-world mission and emergency response capability will not be affected and will take priority over exercise actions.

Colorado ANG to conduct major readiness exercise in Scottsbluff at WNRA

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Autumn in Alliance festival will be held Sept. 23 - 25.

There will be lots of live music everyday, bounce houses, games, food, a chili-cinnamon roll cook-off on Saturday, free hot dogs on Sunday and more.&nbsp;

'Autumn in Alliance' festival to be held in Alliance

Stamford, CT. – Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) (“Charter” or “Charter Communications”) today announced that Chris Winfrey has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Charter Communications, effective December 1, 2022. Mr. Winfrey has most recently served as Charter’s Chief Operating Officer after more than a decade as Charter’s Chief Financial Officer. As CEO, Mr. Winfrey will report to Charter’s Board of Directors.&nbsp;

Tom Rutledge, who announced his plans to retire as CEO after a storied 50-year career beginning as a technician in 1972 while in college, will serve as Executive Chairman of the Company and its Board of Directors through the end of his contract in November of 2023. Mr. Rutledge will maintain oversight of Charter’s Government Affairs during that time and provide his guidance and expertise to ensure a smooth and successful transition.&nbsp;

“It has been an honor and a pleasure to lead Charter and this incredible team over the past 10 years,” said Mr. Rutledge. “We have grown the company through innovation and strategic investments and have positioned Charter to provide the best converged connectivity products and services available today. During my 50 years in this industry, I have witnessed first-hand its ability to continually evolve and change the world, and our opportunity today is greater than ever with ubiquitous connectivity being central to everything we do.”

Lead Independent Director of Charter’s Board of Directors Eric Zinterhofer noted, “When Tom was chosen to lead Charter in 2012, his reputation as a skilled operator was second to none, but we never anticipated the new heights to which he would take this company. He redefined and exceeded every measure of success, establishing Charter as a best-in-class U.S. connectivity provider. He grew the company both organically and through transformative acquisitions, which included Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks and Optimum West (Bresnan). In addition, Tom has skillfully developed the next generation of leaders at Charter, including Chris. We are pleased Tom will continue to serve Charter and its shareholders as Executive Chairman of the Company and its Board in 2023.&nbsp;

“Over the past several years, the bench strength at Charter has continued to stand out. In particular, Chris has consistently demonstrated significant leadership and delivered an impressive track record of successes. He earned the respect and trust of his colleagues, the industry, the financial community and this Board. Chris has our utmost confidence and has been unanimously elected to succeed Tom as the next President and CEO of Charter,” said Mr. Zinterhofer.

"Chris’ leadership and expertise in both operations and finance have been pivotal to Charter’s growth and success,” added Mr. Rutledge. “He has repeatedly demonstrated innate strategic insight and keen market and industry awareness to drive an organization to perform at the highest level. Having worked closely with Chris for more than 10 years, he is the right choice to be our next CEO and will serve Charter’s customers, employees and shareholders with integrity and skill, leading the company to new and extraordinary heights.”&nbsp;

“I am grateful to Tom and the Board for entrusting me with this appointment and the incredible opportunity to lead this top-flight management team and company,” said Mr. Winfrey. “I am deeply committed to Charter’s success and will continue our track record of delivering the best connectivity products and service to our customers, investing in the careers of our employees, and building long-term value for shareholders.”

Mr. Winfrey has played a significant role in Charter’s growth and transformation over the last decade, first as Chief Financial Officer and more recently as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Winfrey joined Charter as Chief Financial Officer in 2010, added oversight of Spectrum Enterprise in 2019, and operational leadership of the residential and SMB Sales and Marketing organization, and Spectrum Community Solutions in 2021. Later in 2021, he was named Chief Operating Officer.&nbsp;

Mr. Winfrey is leading the company’s rural construction initiative including its $5 billion investment associated with the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) making gigabit broadband connectivity available to more than a million currently unserved locations. He also will lead the company’s path to a fully converged broadband offering with symmetrical and multi-gigabit speeds across its entire network. As CFO, he spearheaded Charter’s transformative M&amp;A activity, played an integral role in the Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks integrations, and managed Charter’s financial activities through a period of significant growth.&nbsp;

Prior to joining Charter, Mr. Winfrey served as Chief Financial Officer, and as Managing Director for cable operations, broadcasting and satellite entities at Unitymedia GmbH, Germany's second-largest cable operator. Earlier in his career, Mr. Winfrey served as Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance and Development at Cablecom, GmbH. He was previously a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and Director of Operations Services of NTL Incorporated’s continental European operations, and a senior associate in the private equity group at Communications Equity Associates. He has spent nearly 25 years in the cable industry, and in 2015 received The Internet &amp; Television Association’s (NCTA) Vanguard Award for Young Leadership.&nbsp;

Tom Rutledge’s Five Decades of Transformative Cable Leadership

Named President and CEO of Charter in 2012 and Chairman in 2016, Mr. Rutledge has left his mark not just on Charter, but the entire cable industry. Under Mr. Rutledge’s leadership, Charter’s annual revenue has grown more than 600%, while its customer base has increased 500% through its successful merger with Time Warner Cable and acquisitions of Bright House Networks and Optimum West, as well as through robust organic growth under his tenure. He has overseen extensive investment in technology and infrastructure, including the company’s ongoing multibillion dollar rural construction initiative. He led the launch of the Spectrum brand, established an all-digital cable TV and streaming video platform, launched gigabit broadband connections and an innovative mobile offering across Charter’s service area of 55 million homes and businesses.&nbsp;

Mr. Rutledge began his cable career in 1972 at Eastern Telecom working as a technician while going to college. In 1977, he joined American Television and Communications (ATC), a predecessor of Time Warner Cable, as a manager trainee where he served in a series of progressively senior leadership roles, eventually becoming President of Time Warner Cable in 2001. Prior to becoming CEO of Charter in 2012, Mr. Rutledge served as Chief Operating Officer of Cablevision Systems, where he oversaw the company's cable television business; Rainbow Media - the company's national programming business - which includes the AMC, IFC, Sundance TV and WEtv networks; Clearview Cinemas and Newsday.

Mr. Rutledge is a former Chairman of the NCTA – The Internet &amp; Television Association and currently serves on the boards of NCTA, CableLabs, C-SPAN, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and AdvanceCT. In 2011, he received the NCTA Vanguard Award for Distinguished Leadership, the cable industry’s highest honor, and is a member of the Cable Hall of Fame and the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame.

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For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business®&nbsp;delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach®&nbsp;delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news coverage, sports and high-quality original programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks and Spectrum Originals. More information about Charter can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=VlHCXm7ICEq4QlxEf9SFRCpP1BuUyQ1cVSEVMt5B6N4FstbNPZWm28S7t32eqxmoPHIk_c-2BOB8316sDaZ5paYyyKRh-2FC4v8rm7BY6VL-2BnXb9ELzfCH7RplZyesblRqEoV-2Bhl8CeJdG5H4rDL6wFXZl-2BaTU7cCOdB7zIuhzZ5m3N6-2BVPOtwDWpQRgoawNIB9u86RQGGhe8OPTfwpTVPimexsbGQqd9V-2BCPvyHJtyA4lD8Hsbxougs-2FO8KhXESFzTCGftzYZa-2BvHJF6P6qf297I9doQCGs-2FE25soFRnZtrT0CEnGZiCgOlv2kaWxdw0yjeSyEfyxNGSOuzz3PZmX8r-2BYxheGbGblGpwtoeww3teXTsPm2CR0V8vEoYqyeCospyfGBzpsIA0l3PW-2B43on8TSNHIF-2F8Nts9yO-2F0xegHQnwBKMEjQOoTnXCBaXyxu0qjgm59Jtz8rnJpZ64UriBSgZNcYNNA-3D-3D" target="_blank">corporate.charter.com</a>.

Charter Comm. names Winfrey President, CEO effective Dec. 1

DENVER (AP) — To guide fishing trips for a year or two, that's what brought Terry Gunn to the red canyons of northern Arizona. The chance to hike, raft and fly fish drew Wendy Hanvold, a retired ski bum, who took a job there waiting tables at an anglers lodge. She heard rumors of the intrepid fishing guide who had just returned from an Alaska trip, and one day when he came in approached his table to take his order.

“You fly fish, right?" she said. "I've always wanted to learn."

Since then, the couple opened an anglers shop, guide service, purchased a lodge, and raised their son. They take pride in showing tourists the best spots to catch and release prized rainbow trout beneath craggy cliffs carved by the Colorado River.

But it could all soon change as warmer water temperatures threaten fish survival and the Gunn's livelihood.

Key Colorado River reservoirs Lake Powell and Lake Mead are both only about one-quarter full. The continued drop, due to overuse and an increasingly arid climate, is threatening the fish and the economies built around them.

“We’re in totally uncharted territory,” said Gunn, who began guiding in Marble Canyon in 1983. That year, Glen Canyon Dam began to release water on an emergency basis after record snowmelt produced a powerful spring runoff, resulting in near failure of the dam. In all these years, the river has usually been cold, with typical summer temperatures in the 50s.

But since late August, the water temperature at Lees Ferry — the site of a world-famous trout fishery — has risen above 70 degrees seven times. That might be idyllic for a summer dip under the blazing Arizona summer sun, Gunn said, but approaches peril for the beloved sport fish. A few degrees higher can be lethal.

To make matters worse, when temperatures rise, the amount of oxygen dissolved in the water falls, making it tough for fish to even breathe.

As the reservoir drops, it sends warmer water with less oxygen into the river below the dam. Should that water reach 73 degrees, Gunn said his family's guide service could start calling off afternoon trips.

Recently, a small reprieve of cooler temperatures has taken the edge off the fear at Lees Ferry, but uncertainty still taints the air.

“Mother Nature holds a handful of trump cards and if she decides to play one, there’s not a damn thing you can do about it,” Gunn said.

Seven states, Mexico, and tribal nations depend on the stressed Colorado River. They have undergone&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/science-environment-and-nature-las-vegas-arizona-california-105d0d18579dc99c81896c0177113f20">voluntary</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mexico-arizona-lakes-colorado-river-cc37e49759fabe8236a081286dfc61ee">mandatory</a>&nbsp;cuts and are grappling with how to further reduce their reliance on the river by about 15 to 30 percent, per a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/las-vegas-arizona-lakes-colorado-91409f8e5f4e2270899d19b3e0e41985">recent mandate</a>&nbsp;by the Department of the Interior.

Struggling aquatic life further complicates the already delicate river management and increases the cost.

Just a few miles north of Lees Ferry and its trout fishery there's another threat — nonnative predatory smallmouth bass. They're supposed to be contained in Lake Powell. But this summer they&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/science-travel-lakes-colorado-71c6743aba18e2b59cea81bb986fb974">were found</a>&nbsp;in the river below the dam. Smallmouth bass already wreaked havoc on native fish way upriver where the government spends millions of dollars each year to control the predators. They were held at bay in Lake Powell because Glen Canyon Dam has served as a barrier for them for years — until now. The reservoir’s recent sharp decline is enabling these introduced fish to shoot through the dam and edge closer to the Grand Canyon, where the biggest groups of humpback chub, an ancient, threatened, native fish, remain.

The National Park Service is going so far as to apply chemicals Saturday to kill these predatory fish. The infested area is sealed off from the river with a vinyl barrier, desirable fish are moved to the main channel, and the substance is applied to just that area, said National Park Service fisheries biologist Jeff Arnold. A second treatment is likely later this fall. The Bureau of Reclamation has said it will contribute $30,000 for the second treatment, and is exploring additional funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act for longer-term solutions such as barriers that would prevent fish from even approaching the dam.

A mid-term solution could involve a technique that lets cold water from deeper in the lake flow into the river below. Although this would mean forgoing hydropower, the cool water would disrupt spawning of predatory fish. It's been successful in other rivers and could help protect both native fish and rainbow trout.

Several hundred miles downstream, at the site of another fish threat, one hatchery has completely shut down. Lake Mead Fish Hatchery, which used to breed endangered razorback sucker and bonytail chub, ceased operations earlier this year when the lake dipped below the point where the hatchery drew its water.

Last month, the state of Nevada and the Bureau of Reclamation announced they're kicking in nearly $12 million on a project to pull water from deeper in the lake into the hatchery. The new line will source water from a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/climate-business-las-vegas-lakes-colorado-river-1c5396dc9c43bdb5d14835f4c8dcdb44">third straw</a>&nbsp;that the Southern Nevada Water Authority built following a severe drop in lake levels in the early 2000s. As Lake Mead plummeted this year, the agency had to begin using it to rescue Las Vegas, and soon, the hatchery.

Walking into a silent hatchery, normally abuzz with flowing water and air compressors, is a challenge, said Nevada Department of Wildlife supervising fish biologist Brandon Singer.

“At first you feel kind of lost, your purpose is gone,” Singer said. But it's been an opportunity for repair work and for his team to work on species in other parts of the state while they await their return to fish-rearing.

Maintaining native fish populations is a legal obligation the bureau has under the Endangered Species Act. It could face a lawsuit if it fails to meet that obligation, even as it juggles other pressing demands on the river.

Back upstream near Lake Powell, the introduced rainbow trout don't have the same protection. Losing them would be heartbreaking but feels inevitable, said Terry Gunn, who checks water temperature religiously. “It's like watching a family member grow old or die — it's gonna happen.”

Wendy Gunn says if the trout fishery is lost and smallmouth bass take over, she could imagine Lees Ferry transitioning to a haven for warm water fish. It would be tragic in many ways, with the beloved rainbow trout gone and the likelihood that native fish downstream could be next, she said, but people would still come to cast lines.

“Everybody’s just gonna have to adapt," Wendy said. “You either roll with it and change or you go away.”

On the Colorado River, growing concern for trout and chub

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