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About us

Trout Unlimited Canada is a registered Canadian charitable organization and has been improving the lives and health of Canadians for over 50 years. A leader in water and fisheries protection, TUC’s renowned professional staff works with volunteers and partners to protect natural spaces and improve Canadian resources. Science based and volunteer driven, Trout Unlimited Canada puts more work on the ground than any other national fresh water conservation organization.  Our highly trained staff support a network of volunteers across Canada operating through Trout Unlimited Canada volunteer chapters, from PEI to Vancouver Island.

Our Mission

To conserve, protect and restore Canada’s freshwater ecosystems and their coldwater resources for current and future generations. All of the work Trout Unlimited Canada does is directed toward achieving this mission. Our work is guided by science and research and fueled by the unending passion of our volunteers and professional staff

Our Chapters

Trout Unlimited Canada’s full-time staff administers the day-to day activities of the organization, and provides professional and scientific support to its volunteer-driven chapters across the country.  

Our chapters and volunteers are action-oriented and are involved in conservation education, stream rehabilitation, habitat restoration and habitat protection across Canada. We develop projects and programs that focus on the relationship between land, water, shorelines, river valleys and the communities that live near these natural features.

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Participate

Canadians are enjoying local wild spaces more this year than ever before. This also means more garbage, more degradation, and more pressure on Canada’s fisheries. Everyone has an impact, no matter how light their footprint. Help us educate, protect and rehabilitate Canada’s wild spaces.

Newsletter

Subscribe to our Newstream Newsletter to learn more about Trout Unlimited Canada’s work and ways you can help!

Volunteer

One of Trout Unlimited Canada’s greatest strengths lies amongst its core of dedicated volunteers, both individuals and those belonging to our chapters across Canada.  

How to
Participate

Canadians are enjoying local wild spaces more this year than ever before. This also means more garbage, more degradation, and more pressure on Canada’s fisheries. Everyone has an impact, no matter how light their footprint. Help us educate, protect and rehabilitate Canada’s wild spaces.

Newsletter

Subscribe to our Newstream Newsletter to learn more about Trout Unlimited Canada’s work and ways you can help!

Volunteer

One of Trout Unlimited Canada’s greatest strengths lies amongst its core of dedicated volunteers, both individuals and those belonging to our chapters across Canada.  

Our Work is Guided by Four Main Conservation Themes:

Water Quality

All organisms require a reasonable supply of clean water to maintain their life cycles.  Coldwater organisms are extremely sensitive to poor water quality and are therefore good indicators of the relative quality of water for other organisms, including people.

Water Quantity

In aquatic systems the need for water quantity varies by species, process, season, and water quality.  While minimum flows are required for basic ecosystem function, diverse and changing flows are also needed for ecosystem diversity, stability, and longevity.

Habitat

The physical structure of a river, lake or stream creates the basis for aquatic habitat and can often impact local water quality.  A healthy balanced ecosystem requires a dynamic and healthy structure to ensure adequate habitat for aquatic life.

Aquatic Community

Native aquatic communities comprising invertebrates, fish, and other aquatic species are essential to the health and biodiversity of Canada and the well-being of Canadians.  Healthy aquatic communities are an expression of the health and resiliency of their local watersheds

Reconnection

We are strongly committed in our mission to reconnect humans with the environment we live in. By understanding our impact, we are able to better participate in conservation and be mindful about how we treat our water sources and ecosystems.

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Rehabilitation

Our efforts to rehabilitate our waters is driven by our mission to learn more about the environment and the impact we make on our water sources. We have a team passionate about actively working to rehabilitate the ecosystems in Canada’s waters.

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Fish Rescues

Through our efforts and the hard work of our team and volunteers, we have been able to save thousands of fish. We work hard through our programs to positively change

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Research

Our projects are guided by science and research and fueled by the unending passion of our volunteers and professional staff. We continuously strive to educate ourselves and others about how we can work better to preserve and protect Canada’s water sources.

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Upcoming Volunteer Events

Want to get involved?  Below are key dates for volunteer opportunities, local events, and campaigns.   Always check back here so you don’t miss an opportunity to hang with us and we can’t wait to see you out there!

Please follow our Eventbrite page to see upcoming additional volunteer, educational, or event opportunities.

Educational Opportunities:

Trout Unlimited Canada offers an array of environmental education programs for all ages and audiences with several themes. We build our programming to connect kids, families, and all Canadians to their local rivers streams, and lakes.  Our educational products are linked to TUC’s rehabilitation programs and are supported by professionals across the country

2024 Electrofishing Certification Registration Now Open!

Get Involved!

Do you know of similar conservation minded people willing to make a difference? Take a leadership role. Why not form a Trout Unlimited Canada chapter in your community or get involved with an existing local chapter. Local chapters are our backbone. Our chapters make Trout Unlimited Canada unique as compared to other environmental organizations.  Join us on the water! Implement change through “hands-on” habitat work.  We currently have active chapters in Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Use the menu below to find a local chapter near you!

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Our Education Programs

Teaching our youth to protect our most valuable resource.

Virtual Field Trip

Yellow Fish Road

Since 1991, Trout Unlimited Canada’s award-winning Yellow Fish Road™ program has been Canada’s premier water education program targeted to reduce water pollution…

Virtual Field Trip

Field Trips

Join Trout Unlimited Canada as we explore the health of a local stream. You and your students can use the attached lesson plan and video to explore a stream with one of our biologists…

Stream Rehabilitation

Stream Rehabilitation

The Stream Rehabilitation Training Program (SRT) provides up-to-date information on the science and best practices of rehabilitating stream ecosystems and their associated watersheds…

Education - Water Edu-Kits

Water Edu Kits

Trout Unlimited Canada’s Water Edu-Kit program explores the science of water, enabling youth to improve their water literacy while enriching their understanding and experience in water science…

Education - Water Edu-Kits

Electrofishing Certification

Join us for an electrifying experience and take our Electrofishing Certification Course! This hybrid online & in-person event is your opportunity to learn the ins and outs of electrofishing in a fun and interactive environment

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