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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Federal Act Introduced to Invest in Dam Safety and Removal
Read more →: Federal Act Introduced to Invest in Dam Safety and RemovalWe are excited to share that the Twenty-First Century Dams Act was introduced this month on July 15, 2021. This bill would invest $21.1…
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Field Notes: CalTrout’s Legislative Efforts to Save Native Fish
Read more →: Field Notes: CalTrout’s Legislative Efforts to Save Native FishBy Analise Rivero, CalTrout’s Policy Associate I was beyond thrilled to join California Trout in March 2021 as the new Policy Associate – CalTrout’s…
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Capitol Corner: Advocating for Native Fish in State Budget
Read more →: Capitol Corner: Advocating for Native Fish in State BudgetWelcome to Capitol Corner, a new series dedicated to providing updates on CalTrout’s legislative and policy work. CalTrout’s policy team includes Redgie Collins (Legal…
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CalTrout Participates in the California Outdoor Recreation Partnership Virtual Summit 2021
Read more →: CalTrout Participates in the California Outdoor Recreation Partnership Virtual Summit 2021The California Outdoor Recreation Partnership Virtual Summit May 17-19, 2021 Last week, CalTrout attended the California Outdoor Recreation Partnership Virtual Summit. Over the span…
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Trout Clout: Governor Newsom Expands Drought Emergency to Klamath River
Read more →: Trout Clout: Governor Newsom Expands Drought Emergency to Klamath RiverGovernor Newsom Expands Drought Emergency to Klamath River, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Tulare Lake Watershed Counties Governor Gavin Newsom today significantly expanded his April 21 drought…
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California Senator Alex Padilla Introduces the CA Public Lands Act
Read more →: California Senator Alex Padilla Introduces the CA Public Lands ActProtecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California (PUBLIC Lands Act) CalTrout is thrilled to see that California’s newest Senator is a public…








