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While Washington is lucky to have such an abundanc

While Washington is lucky to have such an abundance of salmon, trout, and other resources, we also recognize the importance of worldwide protections for our coldwater fish! Although the destructive Pebble Mine's progress has been halted thanks to the efforts of conservationists and activists everywhere, the work is not done.

Please consider writing a message to @senpattymurray , @senatormariacantwell , and Representative Suzan DelBene in support of Clean Water Act protections for the residents of Bristol Bay, including the fish, people, and industries that rely on them both!

This message will help strengthen the resolve of the people that projects such as the Pebble Mine cannot and will not be accepted if they put the well-being of our people and our resources in jeopardy.

To learn more and contribute your voice, visit or LinkTr.ee page in our bio and click on "TAKE ACTION: Standing up for Bristol Bay"

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After being limited by COVID-19 for two long years

After being limited by COVID-19 for two long years, help us celebrate and support our Seattle-Cascade Chapter on August 20th by joining us at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park! Prepare for a great day of beach fishing for sea run cutthroat trout and feisty coho salmon, completing a scavenger hunt, taking in talks from our volunteers, and more. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about Trout Unlimited if you are not a member, or to attend your first in-person event if you joined this chapter in the last two years!

Our organization thrives on enthusiastic participation from members of our greater community and we pride ourselves on our advocacy for diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a welcoming environment where all can come together to celebrate and protect our wild spaces and the creatures that live there, and hope that you will join us!

To learn more about the event and be part of the action, visit the LinkTr.ee in our bio and click on the "SUMMER FUN" button!

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Traveling to Darrington for Barrier Assessment Tra

Traveling to Darrington for Barrier Assessment Training was a journey that ended up being full of unexpected meaning for me. Memories of a land I had forgotten from childhood trips to Oso rose up around me in the form of mountains and general stores, rivers and bridges that we had floated under in tubes or rafts. Even the scent of the woods reminded me of warm summer days spent along the riverside, turning over rocks to see "periwinkles", which I now know are caddisflies, and picking blackberries for my grandpa's famous pies.

At Moe's, a delightful cafe with friendly staff and great places to spend time with family, the newest set of trainees and experienced assessors met under sunny skies, eager to learn. After introductions, we traveled to our first culvert. Though eager, I was a little nervous--- my background was primarily in human-facing, customer service-type roles and technology rather than field work, but this turned out to be no problem at all! Willingness to learn and to do a little forest exploration with integrity are all that are needed to help this cause.
At our first stop, we learned about the equipment we would be using, the process of assessing a culvert, and things to look out for during assessments. All the while, we were surrounded by nearly silent forest, with only the occasional passing car to remind us we were in a public space. Dividing into groups, some of us navigated down to the culvert, while others wrangled the data, and collectively bonded over the beauty of the place found ourselves in.

Our next two stops were equally stunning, and through our work and our conversations, it was clear what we were doing was vitally important. Although many of us were interested in helping and protecting fish, learning the history of undersized culverts causing flooding, breaking down roadways, and destroying surrounding habitats, made it clear that this service is crucial not only for conservation and restoration, but the safety of our fellow adventurers.

Want to learn more and get some training yourself? Check out our website in our bio, and keep an eye out for our next training session announcement!

Do you love exploring the beautiful forests of Was

Do you love exploring the beautiful forests of Washington? Does spending time in and around streams, rivers, and waterways sound like a blast to you? Would helping salmon, trout, and other fish transverse their natural habitats be a rewarding experience?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, Barrier Assessment Training is for you!
To learn more and sign up, head to our bio and check out our LinkTr.ee to find the link!

Join us this Saturday, July 16th, near Darrington, WA in the Mt. Baker/Snoqualmie National Forest for hands-on learning with Luke Kelly. Barrier Assessment Training, or BAT, is the result of a partnership between Trout Unlimited and the WDFW, to train volunteers on the steps of analyzing, measuring, and reporting on culverts, dams, dikes, and other structures that might block fish from traveling upstream. This allows government officials to prioritize the clearing and restoration of waterways based on urgency, including the replacement of outdated structures that can contribute to flooding roadways.

We hope to see you there!

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