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Facts: Migratory bull trout are the primary indicator of aquatic ecosystem health in the Clark Fork River basin and elsewhere in the Northwest. The listing of the bull trout as a threatened species in 1998 was a primary factor in the historic decision to remove the Milltown Dam, opening spawning migrations to the upper river for the first time in 100 years.
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Outreach: While litigation efforts have been highly successful and have laid the groundwork for future success, we believe it is time to move from the litigation arena towards greater public understanding of the benefits of protecting native fish, as well as educating the public about the importance of watershed protection that occurs through critical habitat protection. Rather than form yet another organization, we feel a more productive approach is to form partnerships to get the job done.
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Trout ID Cards: We have produced more than 30,000 Trout Identification Guides being distributed at more than 50 locations including fly shops and sporting goods stores, visitor centers, campgrounds, to fishing guides, in schools and at public events. We have also produced various reports and brochures that can be viewed on our publications page. |
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What's Ahead: We have more plans for education and outreach in 2009, including: producing another 25,000 trout ID guides; producing television PSAs in support of Montana TU and Montana FWP's work to suppress non-native lake trout in Swan Lake, a major threat to bull trout; producing a ten-minute film focusing on the ecosystem approach to the Clark Fork watershed with native fish species as indicators of aquatic health and water quality; and continuing our public presentations at schools, conferences and special events.
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Restoration of Habitat: Finally, we are exploring direct restoration of streams and riparian habitat. Through cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, the University of Montana, and non-profit organizations, we can identify and collaborate on specific restoration projects.
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All photos courtesy U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
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