Trout Unlimited Fights Water Quality Rollback

For nearly 50 years, the Clean Water Act has been a tool for improving the quality of waters in Colorado and nationwide – reducing degradation from discharges of pollution into our waterways. Unfortunately, the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission is now considering a rollback of its anti-degradation rules that could allow for increased pollution discharges into many Colorado waters. Urban rivers like the South Platte in Denver or Arkansas in Pueblo would be especially at risk - but mountain streams could also see their protections weakened. This is a step backwards for our water quality!

 The Keep Colorado Wild Pass

More than ever this past year, we've seen how important Colorado's great outdoors is in providing a place to relax, reconnect, and revive through outdoor recreation from angling to camping to hiking. With more and more Coloradans enjoying Colorado's State Parks, additional funding opportunities are needed to keep up with the high demand that our outdoor spaces are experiencing. The new pass will provide access to Colorado's 42 state parks, cost no more than $40 and include a clear option for registrants to choose not to purchase the pass. In addition, the new revenue will ensure sufficient staffing and resources to manage and conserve Colorado’s 42 existing state parks. So, please take action now and ask your State Senator to support HB21-249 - the Keep Colorado Wild Pass!

#UnwasteYourWater

Be part of the difference and help us keep our waterways clean this year! In 2021, we are asking for your help to pick up trash on your next walk, trip, or outdoor adventure. If you take a picture and share it on Instagram with #unwasteyourwater, you will be entered for a chance to win a prize with West Denver Trout Unlimited. This is a year-long effort so please share with your friends and family.

Join West Denver Trout Unlimited's next clean up here:

Lion's Park #unwasteyourwater Stream Clean Up

Saturday, May 22 , 2021 at 12 PM MDT - Lion's Park, Golden, Colorado

TU moms share and learn about the outdoors from their kids

Where did you learn to row and who did you learn from? Josh Duplechian, TU Senior Producer, recalls the people and experiences that led him to learn how to row.

The fishing outlook for May from Cutthroat Anglers

Throughout May, fish will continue holding in the deeper pools and runs, but with an increase in flows fish will be seeking out slower water closer to the banks of the river. With that in mind, there's no need to wade deep and fish the middle of the river. Continue reading to see what flies are recommended for stillwaters and rivers during this time.

Reconnecting the Colorado River to enhance resiliency and fishing

The Colorado River Connectivity Channel is a plan to reroute the river around the reservoir to reestablish its natural channel to help eliminate the reservoir’s negative impacts.

Spring 2021 High Country Angler

Check out the Spring 2021 issue of High Country Angler e-zine! Featuring articles on TU's abandoned mine reclamation work, public lands advocacy that will safeguard some 400,000 acres of the wild and historic landscapes, a story about the 2021 Conejos Superfly, exploring the impacts of the 2020 wildfires on fisheries, Denver TU's Trout in the Classroom Eddy Tank, and much more, including the regular columns:

• Getting Salty in Wyoming by Brian LaRue

• Spring Fever by Landon Mayer

• For the Birds by Hayden Mellsop

• Fly Fishing Rigs for Leader & Tippet Tags by Peter Stitcher, and more!

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