Trout Unlimited has long been a household name in the fly fishing world. Founded in 1959 in Michigan, the program has since expanded nationwide. Dedicated to the conservation of cold water fisheries, TU chapters across the country have helped restore miles of trout streams and educated countless anglers. We thought it worthy to share a few statistics about what TU accomplished in 2018!
Members: 300,000+
Annual Operating Budget: $55 Million. 87% of which goes into conservation programs.
Member Volunteer Hours: 730,000+ Hours
Conservation Projects Completed: 1,078 valued at over $18 million
Educational Projects Completed: 1,668
River Miles Protected: 1,136
River Miles Reconnected: 406
Fishable River Miles Restored: 365
Acres Protected: 323,000
Want to get involved with Trout Unlimited and work to conserve your local trout? Join today!
Source: TU.org
Montana Initiative 186 Seeks to Protect Clean Water From Irresponsible Mining
