The Spooky Reality for Bull Trout Spawning in the Highwood River
<p>Nestled in Kananaskis in Southern Alberta lies the Highwood Valley. At the heart of the region is the Highwood River, which winds through the mountain valley in its upper stretches, through to the foothills, and into the towns of Longview and High River, before joining the Bow River. While known for its scenic landscapes and abundant natural resources, the Highwood also plays a significant role in maintaining biodiversity, providing clean water for many Albertans, mitigating floods, and hosting an array of recreational opportunities.</p>
<p>The Highwood is home to several species, including species at risk listed at both the provincial and federal level. <strong>Bull trout are one of Alberta’s three at risk native trout species</strong> (along with Westslope cutthroat trout and Athabasca rainbow trout) and are listed as threatened under Alberta’s <a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/w10" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Wildlife Act</a> and the federal <a href="https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/s-15.3/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Species at Risk Act</a> (SARA).</p>
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