Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.
A rare fish that lives in the Santa Ana River has been fighting off extinction for decades. The Santa Ana sucker is a bottom-feeder, and it's at the center of a fight involving two cities, 10 water agencies and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The battle might head to the U.S. Supreme Court to decide between designating a part of the river a critical habitat, but that could restrict water use for residents near the river.
Heather Dyer, a fish biologist and water resources project manager for the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, joined the show with more.
To listen to the full interview, click on the blue audio player above.