With Jim White, Aquatic Biologist with Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Jim White was a part of the team that "rediscovered" what was thought to be the extinct lineage of native cutthroat trout in the San Juan River Basin. Jim will talk about the 1874 Wheeler Expedition and the collection of the only two known specimens of trout during the trip by an unlikely source, the expedition's ornithologist. These two trout were instrumental 150 years later when advanced genetic techniques solved the mystery of what cutthroat trout were native to each major river basin in Colorado. The story links the past with the present, revolving around a native trout beloved by many anglers, naturalists, and conservationists.
This program is part of History Live!, a series of events celebrating the humanities in September in Southwest Colorado.
For more information, visit swcohumanities.org/events.