Yellowstone National Park will temporarily close Buffalo Creek starting August 31 for conservation efforts. Wildlife officials plan to remove invasive rainbow trout threatening native fish populations. This targeted operation aims to protect Yellowstone cutthroat trout from competition and hybridization. Rotenone, an EPA-approved piscicide, will be used to eliminate the invasive fish. The park seeks to maintain the ecological health of the Lamar River watershed.
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