Western Native Trout Initiative

The information about the Western Native Trout Initiative - who we are, what we do, how you can help - has been refreshed and updated. We hope that the information provided here will be helpful to you, and that you will leave your visit here with a greater understanding of the opportunities and challenges that confront western native trout and those who seek to improve their status.

The Mission of the Western Native Trout Initiative (WNTI as we call it) is to serve as a key catalyst for the implementation of conservation or management actions, through partnerships and cooperative efforts, that result in improved western native trout status, improved aquatic habitats, and improved recreational opportunities for native trout anglers.

WNTI partners with

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)

to bring money to fish habitat projects. Please visit our "Projects" Tab to get information about the current funding opportunities. Please also browse our "Partners" tab and sign on as a WNTI Partner to help conserve these beautiful fish of the West.

The 15 native trout species currently addressed by the Western Native Trout Initiative have declined in abundance and distribution in most western states as a result of habitat degradation and competition from introduced non-native fish species.

The Western Native Trout Initiative is a collaborative effort working to stop these declines and improve the status of fish populations. WNTI's cost-effective, on-the-ground projects address habitat and distribution issues and span across federal, state and tribal boundaries.

Now you can help WNTI fund western native trout conservation by donating $20.00 or more to the Foundation for Western Fish and Wildlife and receive a beautiful western native trout T-shirt for your donation. The back of the T-shirt has art work depicting the 15 species of fish WNTI is trying to conserve. The T-Shirts are 100% pre-shrunk cotton and come in sizes S, M, L. XL, and XXL. Simply download the donation form, and send the form, a check made payable to the Foundation for Western Fish and Wildlife, and your shirt size to:

WNTI
134 Union Blvd.
Suite 665, Lakewood, CO 80228