Fish Creek, a vital trout stream in Teton County, Wyoming, has experienced significant ecological decline over the past few decades, harming recreation and ecosystem health. This white paper traces the last half-century’s history of water quality concerns in the watershed, beginning with regulatory disputes in the 1970’s and progressing through contemporary research to today’s community planning efforts. Studies by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), University of Wyoming, and local organizations have focused on hydrology, nutrient loading, algal blooms and excessive bacterial levels. Groundwater-driven hydrology makes Fish Creek particularly vulnerable to nutrient pollution from septic systems, livestock waste, and lawn fertilizers.
The Story of Fish Creek
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