Native fish rebound over 400% after Grand Canyon trout removal project

A project to remove non-native brown trout from the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Creek has concluded successfully. The invasive trout had threatened native species like the endangered humpback chub. By eliminating these trout, the Bright Angel Creek Trout Reduction Project restored ecological balance. This intervention resulted in native fish populations increasing by a remarkable 400%. The effort highlights how targeted removal of invasive species can aid conservation.