| | | |  |  | Reflecting on the 2021 River Conservation and Fly Fishing Camp by Geoff Elliot, CTU Youth Education Coordinator “This changes everything.” A camper shares this succinct recap of the experience with their parent during pick up after Colorado Trout Unlimited’s 2021 River Conservation and Fly Fishing Camp. After my first experience at camp, I wholeheartedly agree. CTU’s youth camp is truly a transformational experience. Between the camp community, educational programs, career exploration, and fly fishing experiences, CTU’s youth camp captures young anglers and conservationists at many levels. They have the opportunity to spend a week with long-minded peers from across the state, learn from natural resource professionals, develop fly fishing and fly tying skills, and recognize the importance of fisheries and watershed management. Through these diverse experiences, they connect the dots between outdoor recreation and conservation in fly fishing and beyond. | | | | | |  | Getting 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. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Check Temps and Protect Fish through the Drought Colorado is already seeing 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. Also, check out the #NoFishDryJuly campaign for a chance to win prizes and raise awareness about keeping fish wet! | | | | | | | | JOIN THE TEAM: We are hiring a Conservation Projects Coordinator! Colorado TU seeks an energetic, creative, and reliable self-starter with relevant conservation expertise as well as strong communications and social skills to manage grassroots-level conservation plans and projects, working with our local chapters to help engage their membership and communities. This is a full-time position and we will begin reviewing applications on June 21; position is open until filled. | | | | | | TU podcast focusing on water in the West - Colorado River Basin In the final installment of the Western Water 101 series, TU focuses on the Colorado River Basin. They do a deeper dive on the current drought and how these themes are playing out in the watershed. | | | | | | USFWS Recognizes Recovery Champions of 2020 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that Colorado Parks and Wildlife team members (Kyle Battige, Harry Crockett, Brian Johnson, Josh Nehring, Cory Noble, Kevin Rogers, Jeff Spohn, Tyler Swarr, Paul Winkle, and Boyd Wright) of the Greenback Cutthroat Trout Recovery Team were selected as one of the USFWS's 2020 Recovery Champions Award for Legacy Region 6 in recognition of the significant contributions towards the recovery of the greenback cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii stomias). This reintroduction effort involved backpacking fish into mountain streams for three consecutive years, for which the team coordinated more than 400 volunteers with Colorado Trout Unlimited. Currently, team members are making preparations for additional reintroduction projects and researching strategies to increase genetic diversity to improve survival of the fish. | | | | | | A Mixed Verdict on Water Quality Rollback Conservation interests enjoyed a partial victory in the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission’s June hearing, in which TU and others opposed a proposal to significantly rollback existing “antidegradation” regulations that restrict the ability of dischargers to degrade existing water quality. | | | | | | *NEW* Summer 2021 High Country Angler Check out the new 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 Partner: FishSki Provisions FishSki Provisions is a Colorado-based company that makes easy to prepare Mountain Southwest comfort food. Everything they make is inspired by the foods and culture of the Mountain Southwest, requires just water and minimal preparation, and packaging is recyclable, portable, packable, and weather resistant to take on adventures wherever you may roam. FishSki Provisions donates at least 3% of every sale to conservation and recreational access and Colorado TU is fortunate to be one of their charity partners! Grab some for your next outdoor adventure. | | | | | |  | See all upcoming events on our calendars below. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 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: | | | | | | |
