Trout Unlimited Secures $117 Million for Colorado River Conservation

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Feb 21

Written By: Trent Jones

Big news for anglers and conservationists alike—Trout Unlimited (TU) and partners have landed over 7 million in federal funding for conservation efforts across the Upper Colorado River Basin. This funding, part of a 8.3 million dollar initiative from the Bureau of Reclamation, will support crucial river projects in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming.

What This Means for Anglers

If you love chasing trout in the Colorado River system, this investment is a game-changer. These funds will fuel habitat restoration, improve water quality, and enhance drought resilience, ensuring that our fisheries remain healthy for generations to come. Key projects include:

Duchesne and White Rivers Restoration (M): Restoring river health and stabilizing eroding banks in Utah.
Green River Tributaries Initiative (M): Stream restoration and fish passage improvements in the Upper Green River.
Price River Restoration (.8M): Enhancing water quality and base flows to support native trout populations.
Huntington Creek Restoration (.6M): Rebuilding habitat lost due to wildfires and flooding.
Scofield Reservoir Tributaries (.8M): Grazing management and habitat restoration to improve water quality.
Upper Colorado Basin Fish Passage (.2M): Boosting habitat connectivity for Colorado River cutthroat trout.

A Win for Western Fisheries

This funding builds on decades of conservation work, reinforcing the importance of collaboration among federal agencies, state wildlife departments, and Tribal communities. For anglers, it means healthier rivers, stronger trout populations, and better fishing opportunities.

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