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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.
“Water is for everyone, not just Trout!”
-Luca, 8yrs old
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.
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.
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
Our Education Programs
Teaching our youth to protect our most valuable resource.
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…
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
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…
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…
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
Subscribe to our Newstream Newsletter to learn more about Trout Unlimited Canada’s work and ways you can help!
Support us from
the TUC shop
Through your purchase, you are contributing to Trout Unlimited Canada’s efforts to conserve, protect and restore Canada’s rivers, streams, and lakes.
Channel Catfish
Cabin Critter, 10″
Brown Trout
Cabin Critter, 10″
Brook Trout
Cabin Critter, 10”
Chinook Salmon
Cabin Critter, 10”
Largemouth Bass
Cabin Critter, 10”
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Trout Unlimited Canada is a nonprofit, charitable organization. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.