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Arizona’s Native Fish in Crisis | Mesa News
Conservationists are preparing to sue Arizona’s wildlife agencies over a century-old fish stocking program that’s devastating native species—85% of Arizona’s aquatic life is now in decline due to invasive sport fish like trout and catfish, which outcompete and prey on local fish. Funded by $260 million in federal dollars since 1950, the program prioritizes angler demand over ecological balance, especially as waterways face drought and dam impacts. Groups like the Center for Biological Diversity argue agencies ignored endangered species impacts and are demanding a shift toward habitat…
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