Fish mortality in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia
9/7/2023 6:06:05 PM
CATEGORIES:
Fire
Plants & Wildlife
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Albemarle County, VA
Augusta County, VA
Greene County, VA
Madison County, VA
Page County, VA
Rappahannock County, VA
Rockingham County, VA
Warren County, VA
Start Date: 9/7/2023
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Some fish mortality has been reported in Shenandoah National Park where all streams were closed to fishing. Streams were low, and the heat was stressing the fish. Visitors should not expect to see spectacular waterfalls. The fire danger is high, so vehicles should not be parked in tall vegetation.
NBC Washington (D.C.), Sept 7, 2023
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