On the Elwha, dams came down, steelhead came back.
Wild summer-run steelhead, once prolific in the Elwha, were functionally extinct before the dams were removed. Six years later, they were back.
In Maine, fish following ancient instincts find newly open rivers
Dams are the single most significant factor in the decline of Atlantic salmon in Maine. Recovering the runs will only happen if we remove other dams on the Penobscot and Kennebec rivers.
Flowing free in ’23
The long campaign to remove four old dams and recover the Klamath River’s legendary salmon and steelhead runs nears completion.
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A vision of trophy wild brook trout in WV
Thanks to federal investments, TU’s Dustin Wichterman has audacious goals for his home state.
Puzzle season for TU Winter Flow Program
TU’s Winter Flow Program was established on the Conejos River in 2014, and since has grown to include five reservoirs and a diversity of water partners.
Update from the Madison River: Anglers rally to save trout
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Professional photographer, Ben Herndon, sits down to talk about the latest cover of TROUT Magazine. Listen as he discusses his approach to photography and what compels him to speak up…
