Fish
Flash Flooding and the Virgin River
For most of the year the Virgin River is shallow enough that you can easily wade across without swimming. However, during rainstorms, surrounding desert bedrock, thin soil, and sparse vegetation…
Read MoreRed Hills Desert Garden: a refuge for Virgin River Chub
The Red Hills Desert Garden is an oasis located in the red hills overlooking St. George. The garden is maintained by the Washington County Water Conservancy District, a partner agency…
Read MoreUtah Wildlife News: Woundfin Recovery Efforts
In recognition of Endangered Species Day, the Utah Department of Natural Resources highlighted recent conservation successes for the native woundfin. The work reflects ongoing recovery efforts by the Division of Wildlife Resources and its…
Read MoreSigns of Spring
Do you watch for robins as a sure sign of spring? Do you look for melting snow or for the first glimpse of flowers? For residents of Washington County, signs…
Read MoreWild Valentines
In the arena of the natural world, victory is achieved by your ability to pass on your genes. That’s why, for most species, love is war. Competition is fierce to…
Read MoreThe Remarkable Recovery of the Virgin River Chub
Desert Denizen Beautiful and elusive, the Virgin River Chub is the top native predator in the Virgin River. It is a fast, streamlined fish with a sloped forehead, humped back,…
Read MoreCharting New Waters: The Virgin Spinedace’s Path to Recovery
The Virgin Spinedace (Lepidomeda mollispinis) is a unique minnow species found exclusively in the Virgin River’s upper streams across Utah, Arizona, and Nevada. Despite not being closely related to trout,…
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