Bull trout
(photo by Wade Fredenberg)
About The Western Native Trout Initiative
Restoring Western native trout populations will take a unified, collaborative effort among multiple agencies to be successful. The Western Native Trout Initiative was formed in 2005 to incorporate the best aspects of current ventures to save species that many regard as icons of the American West.
Imperiled by the alteration of their habitats and the introduction of non-native species, Western native trout populations have plummeted during the past 100 to 150 years. But the trend can be reversed. By working together, the partners in WNTI will implement conservation actions needed to benefit the trout. And by establishing secure populations, WNTI will also benefit anglers by enhancing recreational fishing opportunities across the West.
Would you like to be a WNTI partner?
If you or your organization would like to join us in the important mission to save Western native trout, please contact WNTI coordinator Robin Knox at rknox@westernnativetrout.org or (303) 236-4402.