Appalachia
Conservationists race to save appalachia's brook trout
In the wake of Hurricane Helene's devastation in September 2024, the Southern Appalachian brook trout faces intensified threats from climate change in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Anglers and scientists are working to protect this native species, which has lost 80 percent of its range since 1900. The fish's decline signals broader risks to regional ecosystems and economies tied to trout fishing.