From the Capitol to California’s Rivers: CalTrout’s 2026 Policy Progress
With California’s 2026 legislative session at an end, we’re taking a moment to celebrate progress for the state’s native fish, rivers, and watersheds and look ahead to the work still to come.
LEGISLATION STORIES
From the field, in the lab, at the capitol.
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Restoration Redefined: Meadow Recovery and Climate Action Join Forces in the Sierra Nevada Glass Mountains
Read more →: Restoration Redefined: Meadow Recovery and Climate Action Join Forces in the Sierra Nevada Glass MountainsCalTrout has launched a pilot program in the Sierra Nevada to transform meadow and forest restoration efforts into quantifiable carbon, water, and energy benefits…
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Safeguarding Sáttítla: The Push for a New California National Monument
Read more →: Safeguarding Sáttítla: The Push for a New California National MonumentNestled in northeastern California, Sáttítla holds profound cultural significance, geological uniqueness, and ecological importance. CalTrout is supporting the tribal-led effort to secure greater protections…
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Tips for Safe Fishing in the Summer Heat
Read more →: Tips for Safe Fishing in the Summer HeatSummer is upon us and these extended heat waves are causing stress on people and our environment. We’re sharing some tips for adapting fishing…
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Protecting California’s Waters: Leveraging Outstanding National Resource Waters Designation
Read more →: Protecting California’s Waters: Leveraging Outstanding National Resource Waters DesignationCalTrout recently received approval from the Regional Water Quality Board to designate two key tributaries of the upper South Fork Eel River to be…
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A Semester with Purpose: Lily’s Journey as CalTrout’s Policy Intern
Read more →: A Semester with Purpose: Lily’s Journey as CalTrout’s Policy InternThis 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…
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Building a Climate-Resilient and Drought-Prepared Future with Assembly Bill 1272
Read more →: Building a Climate-Resilient and Drought-Prepared Future with Assembly Bill 1272Supported by a coalition of organizations and Tribal Nations, and co-sponsored by CalTrout, AB 1272 promises a better future for North Coast communities and…