Entrainment is only one of three key stressors (Angling, Entrainment & Flow) identified through the AEP Cumulative Effects Modeling Group, why not focus on Catch & Release related mortality?

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Entrainment of trout in irrigation canals is a long-standing stressor that has not historically had any mitigation champions or focus in the public sector, nor government.  Alberta Environment and Parks has advised that entrainment is not an issue they can currently address. Although The Trout Trust is in full support of existing efforts to meaningfully address other stressors that affect trout, we believe that we need to draw attention to and support the correction of this key stressor.