The article “The Most Vulnerable Fish Species in U.S. Rivers Today” highlights several fish species facing significant threats in American rivers due to factors such as habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, and invasive species. Key species discussed include: American Eel: Once abundant in eastern U.S. rivers, their populations have declined due to migration barriers like
The 2016 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife annual electro shocking survey of fish populations in the upper Wild & Scenic section of the Crooked River revealed that, during the past year, the wild redband trout population suffered a catastrophic 86.4 percent reduction in numbers while the native mountain whitefish mortality was an alarming 45.3