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(Fish) Shocking

by Special to the Herald Times on November 13, 2018

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MEEKER | The moment “fish shocking” is mentioned, ears perk up, and you have the full attention of young and impressionable 12-year-olds. The Highland Ditch fish salvage has been taking place since 2010 or 2011. “The goal is to reduce the impact to the mountain whitefish population from entrainment with the ditch,” said Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Aquatic Biologist Tory Eyre. CPW utilizes Meeker youth to help relocate fish from the Highland Ditch back…