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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Emergency services, Oct. 16 ... Since You Asked: Park resurfacing delayed during winter ... SOU training gives tips on what to do if there's an active shooter ... Emergency services, Oct. 16 ... Since You Asked: Park resurfacing delayed during winter ... SOU training gives tips on what to do if there's an active shooter ... POISONED Wildlife officials kill invasive fish in Oregon ponds Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Oct. 8, 2015 at 3:17 PM By The Associated Press Posted Oct. 8, 2015 at 3:17 PM » Social News UMATILLA NATIONAL FOREST — Oregon wildlife officials are trying to remove goldfish and other invasive fish that have been introduced to ponds in the Umatilla National Forest. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife treated two ponds Wednesday to remove schools of goldfish and bullhead catfish that have been illegally introduced to the water, the East Oregonian reports. "Why you take your goldfish out here, I have no idea," said Duke, district fish biologist for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in Pendleton. Crews put a plant-based poison into the ponds that kills all fish in the water, including uncaught trout. Wildlife officials stock the ponds with rainbow trout for anglers. Duke said the goldfish and catfish increased competition for food and space, stunting the fishery. By poisoning the ponds they must restart the fisheries. "You can't control (goldfish) once they get in here," he said. "They overpopulate and stunt themselves out." Nine other ponds across northeast Oregon will also be treated, including: Keyhole, Granite Meadows, Goldfish, Yellowjacket and Windy Springs ponds in Umatilla County; Luger and Peach ponds in Union County; Kinney Lake in Wallowa County; and Balm Reservoir in Baker County. The ponds will be restocked and ready to fish by spring. The poison used is a natural occurring substance called rotenone. It is not possible to consume enough water or fish to get a lethal dose for a small animal, but the ponds will remain closed to all recreation for at least four weeks until the poison naturally breaks down enough the meet drinking water standards, officials said. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Oct. 8, 2015 at 3:17 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501