Massive Fish Kill at St. Vrain Park Due to Oxygen Depravation Caused by Hot Weather, Officials Say

Massive fish kill at St. Vrain park due to oxygen depravation caused by hot weather, officials say

A bucket of dead fish collected from a massive die off at St. Vrain State Park near Longmont. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the fish died from a lack of oxygen in the water. This story was first published at KUNC news. DENVER | Rangers at St. Vrain State Park estimate 30,000 fish perished in a die-off earlier this month at Sandpiper Pond. About a quarter of the fish were cleaned up and the rest were left for wildlife. The number of d…

Drought Kills 30,000 Fish at Saint Vrain State Park in Firestone

Drought and low water levels killed 30,000 fish at Saint Vrain State Park in Firestone, part of a severe statewide dry spell hitting Colorado waters.