| | | |  |  | March is Women's History Month There are so many amazing women who are part of the river conservation, fly fishing, outdoor recreation, and the environmental science sector. A special shoutout to the women of CTU who are members, volunteers, staff and board who inspire us all and work hard to make sure Colorado's watersheds are protected and sustained for future generations to come. Your work is invaluable and we appreciate you so much. Thank you! Podcast: The History of Women in Fly Fishing with Jen Ripple listen here. Celebrate and learn more about the important contributions women have made here. Hidden No More: 10 Women in STEM for Women's History Month, read here. Mountains Have No Ceilings - What Sports Can Teach Us About Women’s Leadership, read here. 8 female pioneers of the outdoors and environment, read here. | | | |  | New Series: Macro of the Month We are collaborating with River Water of Colorado to bring you "Macro of the Month"! Be sure to follow both organizations on social media to see which one we will feature next. You can follow River Water of Colorado's Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. Their mission is to work with voluntary stewards to monitor water quality and other indicators of watershed health and utilize this high quality data to educate citizens and inform decision makers about the condition of Colorado’s waters. This important data is also used in the Clean Water Act decision-making process. | | | | | |  | The 2021 Fly Fishing Film Tour is here! (Mar 10 - Apr 04, 2021) TU is a proud partner with F3T in bringing you the tour virtually this year to enjoy on your own time. This year’s F3T has an incredible line up with everything from Arapaima in the basin, Smallies, Pike, Steelhead, and some of the best trout footage every captured! Did you know Dr Martin Luther King Jr had a special relationship with longtime bonefish guide Ansil Saunders and the island of Bimini? All of these stories and more are part of the 2021 F3T streaming virtually now. When you buy your ticket, you can choose a chapter of TU to receive a portion of your ticket purchase price. Join us in celebrating 15 years of the @flyfishingfilmtour! | | | | | | | |  | Virtual STREAM Girls Events along Colorado’s Front Range during Spring 2021 | | | | | | Colorado Trout Unlimited is excited to announce two virtual STREAM Girls events coming up this spring. These virtual programs empower girls to explore local watersheds through the eyes of a scientist, angler, and artist using self-guided activities supported by instructional videos. To further support STREAM Girls participants, Colorado Trout Unlimited volunteers will mentor girls throughout the experience and host a live fly-tying demonstration. Additionally, all necessary fly fishing gear, fly tying materials/tools, and program supplies will be provided to participants through equipment kits. Kits will be available for participants to pick-up and drop-off at central locations along Colorado Front Range. The two sessions are based around these pick-up/drop-off locations to ensure access to girls across Colorado’s Front Range (see event dates and registration links below). Virtual STREAM Girls - Northern Front Range (Longmont Pick-Up/Drop-Off): April 1 – 18, 2021 REGISTER HERE Virtual STREAM Girls - Southern Front Range (Larkspur Pick-Up/Drop-Off): April 29 – May 16, 2021 REGISTER HERE The virtual STREAM Girls events are open to all girls (grades 4-8). If girls have access to their own fly fishing gear and fly tying supplies, they are welcome to register from across the state! CTU is happy to be able to host these virtual programs this spring. We plan to return to in-person STREAM Girls event in Fall 2021! | | | | Fishing with, and learning from, Sharon There are so many unsung women in history that made Trout Unlimited what it is today. In honor of Women’s History Month, let's celebrate one woman who has made an outsized impact on coldwater conservation, Sharon Lance. | | | | | | Helping rivers & watersheds through your Colorado tax return You can help by supporting the Healthy Rivers Fund on your own 2020 Colorado tax return! By contributing a portion of your state tax refund toward the Healthy Rivers Fund, you will support the grant program and see your contribution pooled with those from thousands of other Coloradans and then leveraged by the local watershed partners to make a difference for the rivers you love. | | | | | | Public lands package passes House - includes the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act The House of Representatives passed the Protecting America’s Wilderness Act (H.R. 803). Trout Unlimited strongly supports this legislation, as it will better conserve and restore public lands, watersheds and coldwater fisheries in four Western states and support the country’s commitment to countering the impacts of climate change by protecting at least 30 percent of our lands and waters by the year 2030. | | | | | | The San Juan Worm, but make it wigglier The good, old San Juan Worm is one of the best fly patterns out there, so let's take it up a notch with these 4 ingredients to make the "Wiggler" version. | | | | | | Indicator Fishing, mending the line You have plenty of practice catching trout on a dry fly, but knowing how to drift a nymph under an indicator will certainly help you catch more fish. | | | | | | Winter 2021 High Country Angler Check out the 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! | | | | | | | | Thank you to everyone who turned out for the 2021 Virtual Gala! - The number of folks who bought virtual tickets or sponsored a virtual table was incredible.
- The bidding in both our silent and live auctions was beyond our expectations.
- And for those that tuned in on the 11th, the Last Paddle Standing game was one for the record books – helping to raise over $14,000 for CTU’s youth programs! A toast to our auctioneer, Jim Berz, who really hit this one out of the park.
We appreciate everyone who donated an item to our auction, bought a virtual ticket, bid on an item, raised their virtual paddle, or helped to spread the word. Thank YOU for making the 2021 Virtual Gala a huge success! We look forward to gathering in person with you in 2022. | | | | Thank You to our 2021 River Stewardship Gala Sponsors! | |  | | | | |  | See all upcoming events on our calendars below. | | | | | | April 1- 18, 2021: Virtual STREAM Girls - Northern Front Range (Longmont Pick-Up/Drop-Off): April 1 – 18, 2021 REGISTER HERE April 9 -11, 2021: CONEJOS ANGLERS SUPERFLY
The Superfly is a family and friends fun fishing tournament held on the Conejos River to raise funds for San Luis Valley Trout Unlimited. Registration & deposit deadline: March 20, 2021 Learn More and Register April 29-May 16, 2021: Virtual STREAM Girls - Southern Front Range (Larkspur Pick-Up/Drop-Off): April 29 – May 16, 2021 REGISTER HERE
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