On Saturday, May 16, the Tennessee Aquarium and the community of Spring City are once again joining forces to spotlight a native Tennessee species that’s considered one of North America’s 10 most-imperiled fishes.
The federally endangered Laurel Dace was historically found in nine streams atop Walden Ridge north of Chattanooga. In the last 15 years, however, its range has dramatically decreased. Today, only two streams — both near Spring City — harbor Laurel Dace populations.
Doug Strickland – Tennessee Aquarium