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Did you get a chance to hit the trail or the water

Did you get a chance to hit the trail or the water for Free Entrance Day at one of our national parks? Share why parks and having access to natural spaces is important to you below!

At Trout Unlimited, we know how rejuvenating and inspiring it can be to get out into nature. Preserving these unique places is a vital part of our mission, as we aim to conserve habitat for our native cold water fish. In appreciation for the access that the parks provide with Free Entrance Day, we encourage you to sign a petition protecting one of these places, volunteer for a restoration or clean up day, or donate to a cause you believe in. Check out our LinkTr.ee in our bio for petitions or visit Trout Unlimited's Stand Up page to see causes across the nation you can support!

Access to natural spaces is a privilege that not all people have; for those that are born and live in urban settings, getting out to nature can be an hours' long endeavor. For those of us lucky enough to live near the rich green forests, with boughs of trees draped in moss and lichens, we get to experience the vitality and variability of so many different plants, animals, and people living alongside one another, and often cannot imagine living without it. Raising your voice and supporting protections of these places ensures that not only those local to them can continue to enjoy their beauty and serenity, but those that are not as lucky to live nearby can as well.

Photo Credit: @horrorvacuivicta

#freeentranceday #nationalparks #getoutside #rivertherapy #touchgrass #salmonconservation #troutconservation #freeflowingriviers #yourcommunity #ourcommunity #togetherwecan #generationrestoration #fightingfortomorrow #useyourvoice #advocacy #signpetitions #conservation #habitat #habitatforall

It's almost here! For a unique night at @brewgeorg

This Thursday, September 15th, support the @spokan

This Thursday, September 15th, support the @spokaneriverkeeper and witness the 8th annual screening of films dedicated to showcasing breathtaking wilderness, bringing light to poignant environmental issues, and sharing the tales of success, sadness, and ingenuity. Learn more about the event by visiting our LinkTr.ee, which can be found in our bio!

Starting at 6:30 PM, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival will be held at the Hemmingson Auditorium of the Gonzaga University. This year's selection celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act! This event will be held both in person and virtually, so even if Spokane is a bit of a hike, you can still join the fun!

But the films aren't the only thing to look forward to! For those who do make it to the theater, door prizes are sure to make the night even more special!

We hope to see you there!

On this fine Saturday, fun is only a shor

On this fine Saturday, fun is only a short drive away! Head to Lake Forest Park on the 10th to see the latest salmon mural going up next to Animal Acres Park. Featuring our unique, beautiful spotted kokanee salmon, 17-year-old artist Austin Picinich of @austins.awesome.art has designed this colourful piece to raise awareness about the salmon in our area and the issues they face. It will be painted onto 188 feet of previously drab concrete by volunteers, just above the fish-bearing McAleer Creek!
Learn more about the event on our LinkTr.ee page, which can be found in our bio!

While you're there, be certain to check out the kokanee catapult and learn more about these unusual freshwater sockeye variants, which spend their entire lives in lake and river systems around the Puget Sound and other regions across the country. Visit the Three Rivers Chapter of Trout Unlimited, who has headed many efforts surrounding the restoration of kokanee to the tributaries around Lake Sammamish, successfully helping their populations rebound with the replacement of culverts and restoration of the surrounding stream habitat. They will be sharing with the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation, who can tell you more about current issues and efforts going on within the city!

Near the mural site, the City of Lake Forest Park "Picnic in the Park" celebration will be happening within the Animal Acres Park, complete with education booths, food trucks, and plenty of entertainment. We hope to see you there!

Photo Credit: @horrorvacuivicta

Feeling a little salmon-surveyor envy after missin

Feeling a little salmon-surveyor envy after missing the @[17841450562275723:@native_fish_society], @[17841403961277398:@olywomenonthefly] and @[17841407775009214:@klickitat_trout_unlimited]'s training on the White Salmon River? Looking for more ways to continue enjoying the great outdoors during the fall? Thankfully, there are more opportunities to volunteer, and likely one near you! For those near Bellevue and Kirkland, learn more and become a Salmon Watcher by signing up at the Salmon Watchers blog, which you can find in the LinkTr.ee in our bio!

Led by Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, a passionate professor at UW Bothell and a fish enthusiast, the Salmon Watchers is a citizen science program intended to get local observers involved in protecting their local environment! Your work can help further research and lets you better understand the current status of fish local to Washington's suburban and urban streams! Witness these amazing fish as they reach the end stages of their life, bringing the next generation to their own stream of origin, and get a chance to explore some of Washington's hidden beauty!

Not near the Puget Sound? Contact your local Trout Unlimited Chapter leadership on our website to see if they have any programs near you, or check out the WDFW Volunteer Event list to find other ways to help restore and protect local rivers and habitats near you!

Want to practice salmon watching right now? See how many chum salmon you can count in the first picture!

Photos @horrorvacuivicta

#citizenscience #salmonwatchers #watchingsalmon #saveoursalmon #weneedyou #wewantyouthere #washingtonwaterways #rivertherapy #volunteer #conservation #protectwildsalmon #environmentalscience #community #habitatforeveryone #habitatforall

The folks at the @wildsteelheadcoalition and @pata

The folks at the @wildsteelheadcoalition and @patagonia are inviting all fish-enthusiasts and readers of all kinds to attend Writers on the Fly on Thursday, September 22nd at the Georgetown Brewery in Seattle! Celebrate the return of the event, meet your next favourite author (or your current one!) and enjoy a great night out in the Emerald City for only $20! And who knows--- your raffle ticket (included in the entry price) could even land you a fabulous prize to take home!

The event promises to captivate and enthrall with stories told by the very authors who wrote them, with delicious brisket and beverages to enjoy alongside good company. Special guests include Dylan Tomine, Amanda Monthei, Dan Cuomo, and Jason Rolfe! Space is limited, so grab your tickets by heading to our LinkTr.ee and clicking on the "EVENT: Writers on the Fly"!

Thanks to @wildsteelheadcoalition for the flyer! We hope to see you there!

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Mount Saint Helens is an iconic feature of Washing

Mount Saint Helens is an iconic feature of Washington State, one that inspires wonder and curiosity about the earth beneath our feet. Its eruption was among the most memorable natural events observed in the United States, its ashes falling over an area greater than 22,000 miles (57,000 square kilometers)!

As of Saturday, August 27th, 2022, the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument will be celebrating its 40th anniversary of serving as a source of knowledge and commemorating the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. It was the first instance of connecting visitors from around the world with a Cascadian Volcano, bearing witness to a landscape no longer recognizable. Transformed by the awe-inspiring eruption, the area surrounding Mount St. Helens has become a unique and vital part of scientific research dedicated to understanding the recovery of plants, animals, and entire ecosystems after catastrophic change.

With your voice, we can continue to protect these wild places, and shield the neighboring Green River Valley from hardrock mining. Learn more and join us in telling Congress that our land and its inhabitants are valuable to preserve. As more and more wilderness disappears from the world, it is up to us to speak for the voiceless, and stand for those who cannot stand for themselves.

Learn more @greenrivervalleyalliance 's Instagram

Make your voice heard by @senatormariacantwell @senpattymurray and @herrerabeutler by signing the petition found in our LinkTr.ee, which is listed in our bio!

Thank you for your support!

#greenrivervalleyalliance #noplaceforamine #protectwilderness #saveoursalmon #mountsainthelens #mtsthelens #cascadiavolcano #landmark #childhoodmemories #mtsthelensnationalvolcanicmonument #weneedyou #inclusionmatters #diversitymatters #habitatforeveryone #habitatforall #generationrestoration

Looking for something fun and fascinating to do th

Feeling those end-of-summer, back-to-school blues?

Feeling those end-of-summer, back-to-school blues? Even as our lengthy summer days grow a bit shorter (and hopefully a little cooler!), there's still plenty to do at TU! With spawning season well underway, salmon counting and continuing work on advocacy, habitat restoration, and of course, learning how to fish and tie flies, your local chapter may just need you to make their events a success!

This past weekend, I was fortunate enough to be among those that received a lesson in flycasting from the Chair of our Equity and Diversity Committee! While Trout Unlimited was certainly founded with anglers, fisherfolk, and sportspeople in mind, we have evolved to include members from our diverse and unique Washingtonian communities, from seasoned fisheries experts to those with newly budding interests in the environment and their local ecology. As we continue to grow and return to gathering together, we hope to see you there--- and be reassured, you don't have to know a thing about salmon, trout, or our local waterways to get a warm welcome! Our members are usually happy to share their knowledge, experiences, passion, and if you're lucky, a good fishing spot or two!

With Trout Unlimited, I have found myself heading to some of the most beautiful settings in Washington, surrounded by other driven, like-minded people who find reward in devoting their time and energy to this cause. With open arms and open minds, it's clear that there is something for everyone, and always something to learn!

Check out our website to find your local chapter and learn more! You can find the link in our LinkTr.ee, which is in our Instagram Bio!

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