Westslope Cutthroat Trout Broodstock Development, Genetics Assessment

A thorough understanding of the genetic makeup of the current broodstock and of Westslope Cutthroat Trout throughout its range in Alberta is required to ensure that Alberta’s investment in the composite broodstock is maintained through time. In order to maintain and improve this high quality of genetic diversity in the brood stock as well as to ensure that the possible genetic risks and benefits of using this broodstock on the landscape for recovery and recreational purposes are understood, EPA