View slideshow: Northern Californians are drawn to Independence Lake A unique twist to this summer recreation destination is that anglers and nature lovers can volunteer to help the lake’s inhabitants. The Nature Conservancy partners with U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to offer assorted opportunities. Recently, for example, a group of local anglers got the chance to help boost the lake’s rare Lahontan cutthroat trout while they fished, said Nature Conservancy volunteer coordinator Martin Swinehart in a press release . The rare Lahontan cutthroat trout's numbers are increasing. Photo credit: PHOTO COURTESY OF USGS “Eight volunteers spent the day at Independence Lake in the Northern...
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