| | | |  |  | Click on the projects linked below to learn more and signup. Volunteer Opportunities Across the State There are some really fun opportunities to get outside, meet other river conservationists, and help out with keeping our rivers clean and healthy. Check out the opportunities below to learn more and register. Boulder Creek Cleanup (2 occurrences) Friday, Aug. 13th & Saturday, August 14th from 9 AM to 1 PM, meeting at the Boulder Library, please sign up as number of people allowed is limited. Mineral Park Project Saturday, August 14 from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM to help with the revegetation of the Mineral Park Project above Alma, CO. Please bring spades/shovels/picks/etc. to help plant seedlings and willows. Big South Angling Survey Monday, August 16 - Thursday August 19, 2021 at Long Draw Rd, Bellvue, CO. In teams of two, anglers will spread out along the Cache la Poudre River around Peterson Lake and Big South to fish and record catch information (species, length, weight, tag information). Anglers will be accompanied by a monitor to help record catch information. Clean the DREAM Saturday, August 21 from 8 AM to about 2 PM, in Guffey, CO Risers 4 Rett will be partnering with fly fishing guide Landon Mayer to support the Clean the Dream event on August 21st. Donuts will be served in the morning. Register here. Blue River Cleanup Saturday, August 28 from 8AM - 2PM in Silverthorne, CO. Each group will be assigned to a section of the river to fish for garbage and clean the banks. Volunteers will meet at their river cleanup location. Clean from 9 to noon and then celebrate a job well done with free lunch, beer, music and awesome prizes at the Historic Park in Frisco from noon to 2:30pm. Poudre Headwaters Capture and Mark Survey Monday, September 20 - Thursday, September 23 near the Corral Creek Trailhead in Bellvue, CO. Need volunteers to assist biologists in the mark and recapture process. Forest Service and US Fish and Wildlife staff will be present to give training and will help coordinate access to Long Draw Road. | | | | | |  | Help us get the Blue back to GOLD The Blue River between Dillon and Green Mountain Reservoirs is a popular high-elevation tailwater with close access to Colorado's Front Range and is a significant contributor to the $36,000,000+ local fishing economy. Unfortunately, this important reach of river has declined over the last several decades and was delisted as a Gold Medal status water by Colorado Parks and Wildlife in 2016. Fortunately, there is hope for the Blue. Trout Unlimited and the Blue River Watershed Group have been working closely with local stakeholders, fly shops, municipalities, and resource managers to better understand what is causing the decline and to develop a science-based process to restore the Blue. We’re hoping to raise $10,000 over the next month and we’re already ¼ of the way to our goal! Can you help us get the Blue Back To Gold with a donation today? Interested in learning more about this project? Click here to view our project flyer or visit the Blue River Watershed Group website to learn more. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Rendezvous is coming this Fall! Save the date for October 15-17, 2021 in Glenwood Springs, CO Every year, the CTU Rendezvous engages over 100 anglers and river conservation experts throughout Colorado. We invite you for three days of workshops, speakers, and events that are sure to inform and inspire. The event also includes CTU’s annual Awards Banquet during the evening of the 16th, where we will be presenting the volunteer and chapter awards. If you would like to nominate a volunteer, chapter, or project for an award, please fill out the online nomination form via the button below. | | | | | | | | Macro of the Month: Dragonfly Did you know that the top speed for a dragonfly is between 22-34 mph (36 and 54 km/h)? It varies from species to species, but these insects are fast! Learn more about this macroinvertebrate and check out the infographic that River Watch put together. | | | | | | | | It's still hot, so please check your water temperatures and protect fish Colorado is seeing consistent high temperatures and dry conditions across the state, mainly on the western slope. Plan your outings accordingly and check out our graphic on how different water temps affect trout and don't forget to add a water thermometer to your gear pack. | | | | | | | | JOIN THE TEAM: We are hiring a Development Director! Colorado TU seeks a candidate with successful development experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a deep commitment to coldwater conservation to serve as the organization’s Development Director. | | | | | | | | Fishing in Colorado: Great Places to Drop a Line With 8,000 miles of rivers and more than 2,000 lakes, Colorado fishing is some of the best, and most abundant, anywhere — not to mention the natural beauty that surrounds it all. Fly-fishers, ice-fishers and pure rod-and-reelers find plenty of places to drop their line in Colorado. | | | | | | | | Colorado Gold Medal Waters TU recently launched the Colorado Gold website. It is an evolving site designed for anglers with continuously refreshed content combining useful and accurate tips on fishing Gold Medal waters with information on TU’s efforts to protect, restore and improve those waters along with details on how to participate in the campaigns as members of the Colorado Gold Coalition. | | | | | | | | Summer 2021 High Country Angler Check out the Summer 2021 issue of High Country Angler e-zine! Featuring articles on CTU's Colorado Rivers Fund, Trout in the Classroom Releases, a Q&A with Upslope Brewing Company, the shortage on the Colorado River and much more, including some regular columns: -
Missoula - One Great Fishing Town by Brian LaRue -
Soft Hackle Success by Landon Mayer -
A Good Pair of Eyes by Hayden Mellsop -
Fit to be Tied by Joel Evans -
5 Fly Fishing Rules of the Road by Peter Stitcher, and more! | | | | | | | | | | Business Highlight: Trouts Fly Fishing Trouts Fly Fishing is a Gold TU Business member and dedicated supporter of the TU in Colorado. With stores in both Denver and Frisco, Trouts offers a full-service guide shop at both locations, wide selection of gear, and classes for every angler. They are also a generous partner of our Denver TU Chapter and sponsor of their annual CarpSlam event. Learn more about Trouts Fly Fishing here. | | | | | |  | See all upcoming events on our calendars below. | | | | | | Volunteer with Colorado Trout Unlimited & Chapters! Check out all the volunteer events happening this month here. Healthy Rivers Concert II - Saturday August 21, 2022 12pm - 5pm The Colorado River Headwaters TU Chapter is hosting an outdoor concert featuring Southwest style country folk singers/songwriters the Rifters, joined by Kremmling's own Caitlyn Taussig at the Winter Park Headwaters Center. Admission includes a ticket to the Headwaters River Journey Museum! Headwaters Center 730 Baker Dr, Winter Park, CO 80482 Colorado Watershed Assembly Benefit Party This event will help the Colorado Watershed Assembly and Colorado Healthy Rivers Fund raise money for important watershed clean-up activities throughout Colorado. SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2021 10AM - 8PM at Green Mountain Beer Company 2585 S Lewis Way Lakewood, CO 80227 | | | | | | | | | | | | Colorado Trout Unlimited is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to conserve, protect, and restore Colorado's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. | | | |  | Colorado Trout Unlimited
1536 Wynkoop Street Suite 320 | Denver, Colorado 80202
3034402937 | info@coloradotu.org | | | | Share with your river friends: | | | | | | |
