Ashley National Forest and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources want the public to be aware that starting tomorrow, a rotenone treatment will be taking place within the South Fork of the Sheep Creek drainages on the forest. The project is part of a native cutthroat trout restoration project using the piscicide rotenone. “An area closure is being issued to allow ground crews to work safely in and around the treated waters without harm or injury to the public,” shares the project announcement. “All use of the water (wading, fishing, swimming, etc.) within the project area will be prohibited. This rotenone treatment is to rid all species of fish in those streams, ponds and tributaries to restore native Colorado River cutthroat trout.” The closure area is within 20 feet of South Fork Sheep Creek and all of its tributaries. The treatment is expected to run through September 2nd.
