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It's nearly here! The Skagit River Speyapalooza re

It's nearly here! The Skagit River Speyapalooza returns tomorrow at Howard Miller Steelhead Park! See the attached schedule for the day's fun, including gear demos, casting classes, raffle prizes, delicious food, and of course, the fantastic company of other flyfishing and trout enthusiasts! Free entry!

Want to learn more? Follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/d41d8cd9/skagit-river-speyapalooza/1387689821348209/

Or visit the Link.Tree in our bio!

Thanks @northsoundtu for putting together this amazing event and providing the pictures seen in this post!

#flyfishing #flyfishinglife #freeevent #outdoorfun #inclusivitymatters #wewantyoutheretoo #diversityoutdoors #camping #trout #flyfishingwomen #tu #troutunlimited #womenofflyfishing #flytying #lifeskills #youthoutdoor #generationrestoration

Only a short time is left to enroll in the Northwe

Only a short time is left to enroll in the Northwest Youth Conservation & Fly Fishing Academy! Applications must be received by no later than Sunday, May 15th, and we're counting on you to help us fill up the classroom!

Learn more by visiting the Link.Tree in our bio!

Fishing and learning go hand in hand, whether it's life lessons being passed down from an elder or simply figuring out how to get free of a bad snag. While many of us were lucky to have parents to teach us to fish, there is something special about also knowing how to care for the place that gives you those thrilling memories.

At the Northwest Youth Conservation & Fly Fishing Academy, teens from ages 12 to 16 can learn how to fly fish and tie flies, in addition to learning about river ecology and the stewardship of natural resources. These experiences can lead to a life-long love of the outdoors and nature, as well as unique career opportunities.

Together, we can build healthier, happier communities by sharing our love and passion for fishing with the very kids who will help us keep these rivers flowing and fish-filled for generations to come!

#lifeskills #trout #flyfishinglife #flytying #troutunlimited #diversityoutdoors #generationrestoration #flyfishing #outdoorfun #youthoutdoor #inclusivitymatters #tu #womenofflyfishing #wewantyoutheretoo #salmonconservation #GenerationRestoration #youthflyfishing #troutconservation #youthmakingchange #empoweringyouth #saveourrivers #letsgofishing #atneedyouth

On May 14th, we hope to see you at SPEYAPALOOZA! W

On May 14th, we hope to see you at SPEYAPALOOZA! What is Speyapalooza, you ask? This annual event takes places on the banks of the Skagit River in Howard Miller Steelehead Park, and celebrates spey casting and the conservation of salmon, trout, and the riparian habitats we depend on! The jubilation begins at 10:00 AM and is free to all ages. Be ready to see some great gear demos, brush up on casting and fly tying, and to take a chance on the raffle!

Check out the LinkTree in our bio to learn more, or copy and paste this link:
https://theconfluenceflyshop.com/event/skagit-speyapalooza-2022/

A huge thanks to North Sound Trout Unlimited and The Confluence Fly Shop for making this event a reality!

Picture Credit: North Sound Trout Unlimited

Do you remember the first time you went fishing? W

Do you remember the first time you went fishing? While many of us had the opportunity to learn to fish with a parent or a grandparent, many children today do not have the same opportunity.

If you happen to know a child in your life that would love to learn how to fish and the importance of maintaining riparian habitats, or want to organize giving the gift of fly-fishing experience to at-need youth, there are still spots available at the Northwest Youth Conservation & Fly Fishing Academy!

Applications must be received by May 15th, Academy runs from June 19th to the 25th.

For more information, visit the LinkTree in our Bio and click on the Summer Fun link!

Photo Credit:
@NW Youth Conservation & Flyfishing Academy

#GenerationRestoration #flyfishingyouth #teenflyfishing #inclusion #inclusionmatters #diversity #diversityoutdoors #fishing #letsgofishing #howtoflyflsih #empoweringyouth #flyfishingtrips #flyfishinglife #youthflyfishing #atneedyouth #community #lifeskills #troutconservation #salmonconservation #youthmakingchange #adventureswithimpact

Tomorrow night, we hope you will join Trout Unlimi

Tomorrow night, we hope you will join Trout Unlimited at Gonzaga University in Spokane! Together, we will learn more about what the removal of the lower four dams of the Snake River would mean to salmon and steelhead conservation, and how they currently impact migration, spawning, and other parts of a salmonid's life cycle.

To learn more and register for the event, check out our LinkTree in our bio or copy this link into your browser: https://spokanefallstu.org/snake/

Photo: Steelhead Parr, from Chris Wood, @TroutUnlimited

#saveourrivers #freeflowingrivers #riverecology #snakeriver #conservation #salmonconservation #troutconservation #habitatrestoration #saveoursalmon #forall #GenerationRestoration

For Earth Day, what better way to show your gratit

For Earth Day, what better way to show your gratitude to the rivers that carry prized fish than to help clear them of trash and debris? This weekend will be full of opportunities near you for waterway clean ups--- and any hand can be a helping one! Consider joining the folks at @skagitfisheries for a lovely Saturday at Riverfront Park, or simply Google "river clean up events near me" to discover other events near you! Even if this weekend does not work for you, there are opportunities to help all year round.

To learn more about Earth Day at Riverfront Park, follow our LinkTree in our Bio!

Or, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.skagitfisheries.org/event/earth-day-at-riverfront-park/

#riverrestoration #rivertherapy #earthday2022 #EarthDay #skagitfisheries #rivercleanup
#restorationgeneration #rivers #conservation #environmentaleducation #environmentalhealth #upriver #downriver #streamecology #protectourrivers

Photo Credit: @skagitfisheries

How times flies! The event at Gonzaga University t

How times flies! The event at Gonzaga University to discuss the impact of the Snake River Dams on endangered salmon and steelhead, and what action can be taken to preserve these amazing, critical fish! To learn more about this event, visit the Link.Tree in our bio and look for the EVENT: Imagine a Free-Flowing Snake River link

Or copy and paste this one into your browser:
https://spokanefallstu.org/snake/

Did you know that salmon migration accounts for one of the largest movements of nutrients from one ecosystem to another? As salmon return from the ocean, they tend to stop eating once they reach freshwater, preserving all of the rich marine nutrients they gathered during their time at sea. As they migrate, spawn, and die deep inland, their bodies act as fertilizers for the rich forests of the northwest as well as food for other animals that rely on their arrival. Want to learn more? Follow the LEARN MORE: There's Something Fishy About These Trees link through the Link.Tree in our bio!

Or, copy and paste this URL:
https://www.kqed.org/science/1915421/theres-something-fishy-about-these-trees-deep-look

@spokanefallstu @wildsteelhead

#snakeriver #salmonconservation #troutconservation #salmon #trout #steelheadconservation #steelhead #wildsteelheadersunited #4thefish #environmentaleducation #damremoval #freeflowingrivers #freerivers #riverrestoration #environmentalhealth #stopextinction #protectendangered #ecosystem #ecosystemservices #ecosystemhealth #itsallconnected

Time to tie those flies and practice your casting!

Time to tie those flies and practice your casting! The Skagit River Speyapalooza is back in 2022 at Howard Miller Steelhead Park!

Whether you are looking forward to food, socializing with fellow fish-folk, checking out the latest and greatest gear, picking up new skills, or just testing your luck at the raffle, there's fun for everyone at the Speyapalooza!

To learn more, copy this link:
https://www.northsoundtu.org/calendar.html

Or find it in our bio through our LinkTree!

#Speyapalooza #speycasting #skagitriver #troutunlimited #conservation #coldwaterconservation #flyfishing #steelehead #steelheadfishing #speyfishing #ontheswing #fishing #savethesalmon #twohander #whatcomcounty #skagitcounty #rivertherapy #communityfishing #flytying #wadeforit #flyfishinglife #steelheadflies #letsgofishing #lifeskills

Time to make a difference for salmon, trout, and t

Time to make a difference for salmon, trout, and the other residents of the Snake River! Join Trout Unlimited and others at Gonzaga University on Tuesday, April 26th for a talk with Chris Wood about the removal of the 4 dams on the Snake River, which would open miles of migratory and spawning territory for our amazing wild fish!

We hope to see you there, and with your help, free the Snake River!

To register for the event or find more information, visit this link: https://spokanefallstu.org/snake/

Or follow it from our LinkTree in our Bio!

#diversity #saveoursalmon #inclusion #culture #community #snakeriver #breachthedams #freeflowingriver #salmonlife #trout #troutunlimited #troutfishing #nature #justice #change #4thefish #ecofriends #rivertherapy #environmentaleducation #outdooreducation #environmentalhealth #generationrestoration #protectourrivers #removethelowersnakeriverdams #freerivers

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