As Climate Warms American West, Iconic Trout In Jeopardy

It's a classic image of the American West: snow-capped mountains with cool, clear streams teaming with trout. More than just an image, trout is also big business, attracting fishing enthusiasts from around the world. Now rivers and streams are getting warmer, and there's often less water in them, and that means Western trout may be in trouble.

NPR's Christopher Joyce recently visited Montana with scientists who suspect a changing climate is to blame.

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[JohnMD1022]

No warming in 15 years.