Claire Bergerson

December 29, 2024

Restoring the Sierra Headwaters: From Forests to Meadows to Lahontan Cutthroat Trout

December 29, 2024
2024 was a big year for our Sierra Headwaters team, who have been working tirelessly to ensure the Sierra’s unparalleled landscape remains healthy for future generations to enjoy. This year, we have successfully completed two projects on By-Day Creek and June Mountain, and have six more active projects in the region. Find out more!
December 10, 2024

Local Fishing Businesses Call on President Biden to Designate Sáttítla National Monument

December 10, 2024
Outfitters and retailers of fishing equipment announce their support for permanently protecting the water, habitat, and sporting values of the Sáttítla region in Northern California.
November 25, 2024

California Passes the Largest Climate Resilience Bond in State History

November 25, 2024
Proposition 4 has passed with a resounding 60% of voters supporting what is now the largest climate resilience investment in our state's history. Together, we are sending a powerful statement about our collective commitment to address climate challenges head-on.
November 19, 2024

Connecting Communities with California’s Waterways

November 19, 2024
When it comes to connecting people with California's remarkable migratory fish, sometimes you need to dive right in! That's exactly what we did this month with two dynamic events that brought our Migration Matters campaign to life – from the virtual realm to the banks of a living, breathing creek. 
November 18, 2024

Beyond Barriers: Transforming Trabuco Creek Through Partnership with Acjachemen Nation

November 18, 2024
In an exciting partnership, CalTrout and the Juaneno Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation are collaborating to restore fish passage on Trabuco Creek. Recent eDNA sampling has confirmed the presence of endangered native fish below the Metrolink Bridge barrier, underscoring the ecological significance of this project.
October 30, 2024

Historic Agreement Signals New Era for Sacramento River Basin Floodplain Management

October 30, 2024
In a landmark moment for California's water management and environmental conservation, CalTrout joined state and federal partners to witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focused on floodplain restoration in the Sacramento River Basin.
October 28, 2024

Victory for California’s Water Security: AB 460 Signed into Law

October 28, 2024
Thrilled to announce that Governor Newsom has signed AB 460 into law, a bill we proudly co-sponsored alongside Trout Unlimited and the Planning and Conservation League. AB 460 will substantially increase the fines imposed on illegal water diverters – a win for California's human and fish alike.
October 24, 2024

New Site Added to the Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project Community Science Program

October 24, 2024
We have just added a new photo site to our Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Community Science Program. Join us as a community scientist by snapping a pic at one of our three locations, helping us to monitor the watershed and collect critical pre-dam removal data!
October 21, 2024

Nature’s Engineers: Milestone for Beaver Restoration Will Improve California’s Watersheds

October 21, 2024
California's waterways are about to get a helping hand from an unexpected ally: the North American beaver. With the recent passing of Assembly Bill (AB) 2196, supported by CalTrout, a comprehensive program for beaver restoration throughout California's watersheds is set to begin.
October 11, 2024

Tideline to Alpine: Continuing to Migrate Like a Southern Steelhead through Southern California

October 11, 2024
Last spring, Sean Jansen, freelance writer and overall outdoor junky, began hiking. His route? A 1,000-mile circumnavigation of the entirety of Southern California steelhead’s historic range, from the California-Mexico border to the Central Coast.
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