In 2014, Arizona used fish poison to clear an invasive fish from Virgin River after mechanical removal methods failed. Then the red shiner came back
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Recovery ProgramVirgin River, Nevada, United StatesNevada, United StatesUtah State University, Utah, United StatesArizona, United StatesLake Mead, Nevada, United StatesUtah, United StatesAmerica
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Mon, 31 August 2026
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For years, conservationists waged a relentless battle against the invasive red shiner in the Virgin River. Initial rotenone treatments showed promise, yet the red shiner persistently returned. However, in 2021, a newly designed two-week rotenone treatment method proved effective, allowing the endangered woundfin fish to recolonize their habitat. This ongoing struggle underscores the complexities of eradicating invasive species once and for all.