Legislation

September 26, 2024

Vote to Protect California Against Climate Change

September 26, 2024
California stands at a juncture in its fight against climate change, and this November, we have a unique opportunity to shape what that will look like. Proposition 4, a $10 billion climate resilience bond is on the ballot, and its passage is crucial for the future of our state's land, water, air, and communities. Find out why voting YES is critical.
August 29, 2024

Restoration Redefined: Meadow Recovery and Climate Action Join Forces in the Sierra Nevada Glass Mountains

August 29, 2024
CalTrout has launched a pilot program in the Sierra Nevada to transform meadow and forest restoration efforts into quantifiable carbon, water, and energy benefits on a landscape scale. Learn more about this bold initiative in the Glass Mountains!
July 31, 2024

Safeguarding Sáttítla: The Push for a New California National Monument

July 31, 2024
Nestled in northeastern California, Sáttítla holds profound cultural significance, geological uniqueness, and ecological importance. CalTrout is supporting the tribal-led effort to secure greater protections to the area through the National Monument designation. Learn about the movement, and our adventures experiencing Sáttítla's majesty firsthand!
July 26, 2024

Tips for Safe Fishing in the Summer Heat

July 26, 2024
Summer is upon us and these extended heat waves are causing stress on people and our environment. We're sharing some tips for adapting fishing practices to the changing climate and water conditions, ensuring great catches and helping preserve one of our most important resources.
July 22, 2024

Protecting California’s Waters: Leveraging Outstanding National Resource Waters Designation

July 22, 2024
CalTrout recently received approval from the Regional Water Quality Board to designate two key tributaries of the upper South Fork Eel River to be protected as Outstanding Waters – a key step towards ensuring healthy waters for all Californians.
July 3, 2024

A Semester with Purpose: Lily’s Journey as CalTrout’s Policy Intern

July 3, 2024
This spring, CalTrout's Policy Intern, Lily Scurria, brought the spirit of CalTrout to life with her dedication, passion, and go-getter mindset. Diving headfirst into legislative hearings and representative outreach, she made waves on the CalTrout team and at the Capitol.
June 12, 2024

Building a Climate-Resilient and Drought-Prepared Future with Assembly Bill 1272

June 12, 2024
Supported by a coalition of organizations and Tribal Nations, and co-sponsored by CalTrout, AB 1272 promises a better future for North Coast communities and the iconic species that live there. 
April 30, 2024

Capitol Corner: CalTrout Visits DC and Celebrates Federal Freshwater Funding

April 30, 2024
Earlier this month, Redgie Collins, CalTrout’s Legal and Policy Director, flew to Washington DC to meet with California representatives to talk about CalTrout’s important restoration work. His visit directly preceded an exciting announcement by the Biden Administration for major freshwater investments.
January 31, 2024

Capitol Corner: What’s going on with California’s State Budget?

January 31, 2024
CalTrout’s Policy team is currently fully engaged with the State Budget process including analyzing and discussing the current budget proposal, having conversations across the board, and advocating for changes we would like to see in the next iteration.
December 20, 2023

Capitol Corner: 2023 with CalTrout’s Legal & Policy Team

December 20, 2023
2023 was a busy year for CalTrout's Legal and Policy team — from speaking at events and workshops, to co-sponsoring a bill that was signed into law, to taking on summer interns! Check out some of the team's milestones, accomplishments, and memories.
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