Editor’s note: Water in the West is at a defining moment with severe drought and climate change upending decades of management practices and creating the need to find common ground so all users can benefit. Read or listen to learn more about how conflict can lead to collaboration in the second installment of our Western Water 101
“I felt this was an important chapter of history to experience and record,” said Daniel Ritz. “When I personally started to learn more about the history and status of the West’s native species, I quickly realized how change in the West since the arrival of Europeans and the health of its trout species were intertwined. I also quickly realized I was not the only angler, let alone citizen, who wasn’t aware of the state of our native trout.”
Editor’s note: To kick off our education series exploring the complexities of water in the West, we interview author and TU’s water policy associate for its Western Water and Habitat Program, Sara Porterfield. How long have you been with TU and what do you work on day-to-day? Sara Porterfield: I started with TU in October
On the San Juan National Forest in southwest Colorado, advances are afoot for a special trout and its habitat thanks to the many people working to protect them
As originally appeared in the Native American Fish & Wildlife Society newsletter by Ty Churchwell, TU’s Angler Conservation Program’s mining coordinato There’s an old saying, “If it’s not grown, it’s mined.” What a profound thing to think about, and it’s true. Whether it’s the food you eat, the cotton in your trousers or the 2x4s
Federal practices related to oil and gas leases are out of step with Colorado values As originally published in Colorado Newsline By Mark Seaton There’s a looming threat to public lands in Colorado, but Congress can take action before it turns into a hornet’s nest for fishing and hunting in our state. Consider for a
Big Trout Brewing is a locally owned and operated brew pub offering a wide selection of craft beers, tasty bites and a comfortable environment. We began planning our own brewery in the spring of 2017, with the passion for brewing delicious beer, and the desire to give something back to Grand County and provide for
