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February 2021

2021 Virtual River Stewardship Gala - tickets now available!

Join us as we celebrate rivers and raise funds for coldwater conservation in Colorado at the 2021 Virtual River Stewardship Gala!

With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, we will be moving the Gala to a virtual-only event. While we will not be able to gather in-person, we will have an online silent auction, opportunities to join us for some unique online content, and a virtual live program on Thursday, March 11, 2021.

We are also offering a delicious meal delivered to your door on March 11th, including charcuterie and dessert boxes plus your very own CTU tumbler. We have individual and couples tickets and four levels of sponsorship available.  Please consider joining us again in 2021 and help us raise critical funds for our work throughout the year!

 
Celebrating communities

February: Black History Month

Whether you are celebrating or participating, we can all find ways to learn more about the history of family, friends or neighbors during Black History Month. Below are just a few notable stories and activities to explore:

Black Firefighters Blazing Trails from Outdoor Afro

The Story of Lincoln Hills founded in 1922: the only outdoor resort catering to African-Americans in Colorado

Celebrate Black History Month 2021 in Denver

Black History Month 2021 Virtual Workshops/Programs from EcoInclusive

Economic Benefits of Public Lands and the Value of Diversity

11 African American Outdoor Leaders Who Inspire Us

Check out Brown Folks Fishing, a community-based organization that is by and for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) anglers.

 
 

TU Teens Live: Winter Fishing Tips and Tricks with Duane Redford

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2021 5 PM MST – 6:30 PM MST

Building on the success of TU Teens Live during the summer of 2020, CTU is excited to announce the continuation of this program to engage high school youth in fly fishing and river conservation programming throughout the year. TU Teens Live will host monthly virtual conversations with fly-fishing professionals and natural resource managers on topics determined by participants to foster a statewide community of high school students interested in TU’s mission. After reaching out to TU Teens Live participants from last summer, CTU is excited to announce the first session of 2021: TU Teens Live: Winter Fishing Tips and Tricks with Duane Redford.

 

Fly Tying: The Lightning Bug

Tightline Productions brings us a surprisingly useful fly for winter fishing! 

VIDEO: On the Mend | Saving Fountain Creek

Fountain Creek in Colorado Springs, CO may not be your image of a pristine waterway, but some large catchable trout still find a way to thrive there. Often littered with trash, this strained creek is in need of help and locals are determined to do just that through volunteer programs like Creek Week.  Check out this film by Malcom Gewirz & Alex Weinman.

Colorado River District Funds First West Slope Water Project After Passage Of 7A

The long-planned yet underfunded Colorado River Connectivity Channel project – to reconnect the river around Windy Gap Reservoir – will receive $1 million from the Colorado River District from funds recently approved by west-slope Colorado voters last November under Issue 7A.

San Luis Valley ranchers see dividends in saving water for fish. Are they on to something?

Some ranchers are paid to change when they draw water from San Luis Valley reservoirs. There are benefits for fish, but also for management of land and animals.

 

NEW Winter 2021 High Country Angler

Check out the new Winter 2021 issue of High Country Angler e-zine! Featuring articles on fishing for Pike at Rocky Mountain Arsenal, a story about responsible oil and gas development from the Bull Moose Committee, a recap on CTU's digital Rendezvous including chapter and volunteer recognitions, CTU's STREAM Girls program, a story about the Rio Grande Cutthroat restoration on Sand Creek, and much more, including the regular columns:

  • THE OLD BECOMES NEW AGAIN by Joel Evans

  • SUN AND ICE IN NOVEMBER by Hayden Mellsop

  • HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR CATCH WITHOUT HURTING THE FISH by Peter Stitcher

  • ANTERO RESERVOIR’S MARVELOUS DRAUGHT OF FISHES by James W. White and more!

Featured Business Partner: Factor Design Build

Factor Design Build is a Denver based design build firm providing home construction services to create inspired spaces. They manage the job from start to finish – from architectural and interior design to construction – and specialize in innovative home design that’s tailored to a client’s life. Colorado TU is a Factor Design Build charity partner and receives generous support through their 1% program. Their contributions benefit coldwater conservation efforts around the state!

 

See all upcoming events on our calendars below.

Rocky Mountain Flycasters Annual Fly Tying Expo 

Wednesday, February 12, 2021 at 7PM -9PM MST

Join Rocky Mountain Flycasters on February 17 for a two-hour virtual event. The expo is a great way to virtually connect with the local fly fishing and conservation community, bid on some great items in the silent auction and watch 5 of the region's most talented fly tiers take you through how to tie their favorite flies. The silent auction opens a week before the Expo, allowing plenty of time for attendees to pre-bid on auction items. Winners will be announced during the virtual Expo.

TU Teens Live: Winter Fishing Tips and Tricks with Duane Redford

Friday February 19, 2021 at 5:00PM - 6:30PM MST

Virtual River Stewardship Gala

Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 6:oo PM MST

 
 
 

Thank you to our business partners:

 

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

 

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