Geographic Reach: Our funding extends across the Snake River Basin, from the pristine headwaters in Yellowstone National Park to the agricultural valleys of eastern Idaho. Primary focus areas include the Snake River mainstem, South Fork Snake River, Teton River, and dozens of smaller tributaries that serve as crucial spawning and rearing habitat.

Strategic Partnerships: We don’t work alone. Our most successful projects emerge from collaborations with Trout Unlimited chapters, state fish and game agencies, the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and local conservation districts. This partnership model ensures our funding supports scientifically sound initiatives with long-term monitoring and maintenance plans.

Project Categories: Habitat restoration forms the backbone of our work, including stream channel reconstruction, riparian area enhancement, and fish passage improvements. Water quality initiatives address agricultural runoff, mine remediation, and urban impacts. Educational programs engage the next generation of conservationists through youth fishing camps and in-school curricula.

Measurable Outcomes: Our funded projects have restored over 150 miles of critical habitat, improved fish passage on 23 stream systems, and enhanced spawning success for native cutthroat trout populations throughout the region. Water quality improvements benefit not just fish, but entire aquatic ecosystems and the communities that depend on clean water.