Simple Conservation Tips for Any Angler

By: Ameen Hosain As stewards of passion for the outdoors and as people who experience nature to the fullest, anglers should have a great appreciation for what the sport of fly fishing has to offer.

The environments that fishermen rely on offer much beauty and are fragile ecosystems that have been around for many years before our time.  These ecosystems are all valuable, and though most anglers treat them with respect, humans often have a large impacts on rivers and their surrounding wildlife areas- a lot of times the impact is unknown.

Conservation takes time and effort and can be done if a variety of ways.  As anglers it is our duty to help maintain wildlife and habitat as much as possible, and there are many things we can do both on and off the river to ensure the health of our waters.

For example, some waters contain what are called Aquatic Nuisance species, or invasive species that can have a negative impact on waters they are found in. These species are not native to Colorado Waters and have no natural competitors or predators that can stop their migrations That's why it's up to humans to maintain these species and keep them from spreading to waters all over.

Something that contributes to the spread of these unwanted species is the large number of wading boots with felt soles. These boots help aid in traction on the slippery surfaces found in rivers.  Felt is very absorbent and dries rather slowly, and can thus absorb and carry invasive species from river to river with the angler.  It's recommended not to and in some states illegal to use felt bottomed wading boots, because of the possibility of spreading Aquatic Nuisance species to new healthy waters.  On the contrary rubber soled boots reduce the impact anglers have on waters because they do not absorb water or hold invasive species.

To help keep waters invasive species free, it is always a good idea to spray down waders and let them dry completely in order to remove anything that may have stuck to them while wading. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has an Angler Cleaning card that offers suggestions on how to safely clean wading gear.

While fishing, anglers can do their part to protect the fish they so often seek by using barbless hooks, taking home any discarded tippet material,and properly releasing caught fish.

Barbed flies often wreak havoc on the inside of a fish’s mouth, and even when removed properly can cause lasting damage that alters a fish’s ability to eat and breath. Barbless hooks offer almost harmless removal and are a better choice in any circumstance. If barbless flies are not available, barbs on hooks can be crimped down using a pair of small pliers- a simple yet effective way to make sure fish experience less harm when hooked.

Tippet material is made of either monofilament or fluorocarbon, both of which are plastic materials and both of which take a very long time to decompose.  Much like any other plastics, this material can be considered litter and any pieces no matter how small may have a negative impact on the environment. As an angler, one should carry a small bag to discard any leftover material, in order to reduce the amount of litter and unwanted plastics that get into water systems.

The most important part of ensuring a fish’s survival after being caught is the way in which it is released.  Many anglers like to take photos as a way of documenting a day’s catch, however more often than not this requires a fish to be lifted out of the water for an extended period of time.  Fish are exhausted after fighting an angler, and if left out of the water for even a short period following a fight, can have their chances of survival severely reduced.  Thus it is best to keep a fish in the water as much as possible, with a photo being taken swiftly- holding the fish only a few inches above the water.

It is also essential that a fish be revived completely before allowing it to swim away.  Face a fish upstream and hold it still, allowing water to flow through the gills of the fish.  It is often assumed that moving a fish back and forth in the water allows it to breathe better.  The opposite is actually true, as a fish is only able to breathe while moving forward, not backwards.  A proper release is highly important in a fish’s ability to survive.

Recognizing Redds Can Help Sustain Healthy Trout Populations

By: Ameen Hosain As an angler it is often easy to forget the true value of the fish one is trying to catch.  In streams and rivers, trout must go through a long, and daunting process in order to sustain populations.  Naturally reproducing fish endure tiring days, where males endlessly compete with each other for territory and where females work extremely hard to create and protect the right environment for eggs to be laid and fertilized.

During spawning seasons, especially in waters with naturally reproducing fish, one of the most important and often unnoticed ways that anglers have an effect on trout populations is by disturbing trout on spawning redds.

When anglers have a lack of knowledge regarding what redds look like, as well as the purpose they serve, it increases the chance of disturbing the redds and ultimately harming the stream's trout population.

Locating trout redds can often be a difficult task, however there are a few things to look for before stepping into the water, or when observing fish.  The first and most telling sign of redd is a section of bright, clean gravel in shallow water (seen right).  Female fish will turn over gravel to create hospitable areas to lay their eggs. This process in itself consumes much of a fish’s energy and by stepping on or disturbing these gravel beds, a fish’s energy goes to waste.

Another telltale sign indicating a redd is a pair of fish swimming very close together- almost always on top of a recently created gravel bed.  These fish are a pair, one male and one female, with the female protecting her laid eggs, and the male attempting to fertilize them.  This male can often be observed voraciously defending his position, frequently chasing off other fish who are attempting to take his hard earned place at the female’s side.

Choosing whether or not to fish to spawning trout is an issue that sees much debate, however with conservation in mind, it is highly recommended to leave these fish alone.  In the act of spawning, fish expend large amounts of energy and are exhausted.  Hooking into these trout will often leave them much too tired, with mortality rates highly escalated even after a safe release.

In waters where trout rely on the spawning process to survive, harming fish can have a profound effect on populations, resulting in lowered fish counts, and less productive fisheries.  Anglers fishing in wild waters should pay close attention to spawning seasons, and steer clear of fish attempting to spawn.  Doing so will aid in maintaining healthy fish populations, as well as ensure that there are wild fish to catch far into the future.

Current Water Levels in Colorado

By: Ameen Hosain In the past years Colorado has experienced large fluctuations in water levels and rainfall, and thus has caused officials to encourage people who use large amounts of water to be conscious and responsible in monitoring water usage.

The above average snowfall levels in the state this past winter in combination with efficient water usage have had great effects on water levels in reservoirs across the state.  According to Denver Water, the reservoirs in the Denver area are close to 91 percent full as of May 24, a percentage that is 6 percent higher than the average levels at this time of year in the past.

This increased water level is expected to continue well into the summer months, with snow melt flows just beginning to make their way into local waters. Reservoirs are predicted to be at or past 100 percent capacity in the coming days, something that will have nothing but positive effects for both wildlife, and people using waters for recreation. Denver water thus encourages those who use water to continue being responsible with usage in order to maintain healthy water levels for the remainder of the year.

This responsible water usage has resulted in changed regulations regarding the collection of rainwater, with laws now allowing Colorado residents to collect up to 110 gallons for use in watering lawns and gardens.  If not one who collects rainwater, another way to assist in the maintenance of healthy water levels is to pay close attention to sprinkler systems; making sure to turn off systems when it rains, and ensuring that they are only used a maximum of three times a week.  These things are easy to do and are highly recommended by Denver Water in order to keep Colorado’s reservoirs in good shape.

Catch a Pike, Save Native Fish

Colorado Parks and Wildlife along with Colorado Water Conservation Board have given anglers an opportunity to catch pike, make money and save native fish. Several years ago, Green Mountain Reservoir was illegally stocked with Northern Pike- a predatory fish that feeds on trout among other species. State biologists are now concerned that the Pike will move out of Green Mountain Reservoir and into the Blue River that confluences with The Colorado River.

The reach of the Colorado River that concerns biologists and conservationists is federally listed as critical habitat that is home to the state's endangered native fishes - the Colorado pikeminnow, humpback chub, razorback sucker and bonytail.

"Northern pike are aggressive predators with big appetites and if their population continues to grow in Green Mountain Reservoir, that will have profound impact on the fish we have stocked there, as well as potential impacts to the endangered native fish we are currently trying to recover," said CPW's Jon Ewert, aquatic biologist from Hot Sulphur Springs.

In order to combat the Northern Pike potentially moving downstream, CPW  created the Green Mountain Reservoir Angler Harvest Incentive Package. Beginning Thursday, May 26, the program will give anglers the opportunity to earn $20 for every northern pike caught in the reservoir and delivered to Heeney Marina.

To participate, anglers must bring their northern pike to the Heeney Marina along with their driver’s license and fishing license. CPW will keep fish heads for analysis, returning the body of the fish to the anglers. Anglers not wishing to keep northern pike can donate their catch to the Marina for later distribution.

For more information, contact CPW's Hot Sulphur Springs office at 970-725-6200.

CTU Youth Camp

By: Ameen Hosain Engaging the next generation of anglers and conservationists is a top priority for Colorado TU’s mission and purpose. CTU does this by using the sport of fly fishing to show the importance of conserving and sustaining natural and healthy rivers.

For the past 10 years, Colorado Trout Unlimited has been the proud host of the River Conservation and Fly fishing youth camp, a five day wilderness camp targeting promising youth, who have interest in the sport of fly fishing, as well as interest in the conservation goals and values of Trout Unlimited.

At the Youth Camp, participants are presented with the opportunity to learn from many experts in the various fields of conservation and fly fishing. This information will one day allow and inspire these kids to become the next generation of fishermen and stewards who care for the environment that anglers and other recreationists get to experience every day.  

With a heavy importance placed upon the conservation and protection of Colorado’s great waters and wildlife areas, the students will learn the basics of conservation from various, well recognized, and respected organizations. Partners like, the US Forest Service, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Environmental Protection Agency, and the Natural Resource Conservation Service, all help teach various lessons.  Classes and seminars with these organizations often include intensive, hands-on learning in fields such as stream ecology, entomology, and hydrology.  Campers then get to put what they have learned into action, participating in a real-world conservation project.  In previous years, this project has involved stream restoration on a stretch of the Purgatoire River running through Trinidad, Colorado.

Though conservation is the overall theme of the camp, Trout Unlimited is an organization that revolves around the sport of fly fishing, and thus the camp also includes numerous opportunities for campers to both learn and participate in every aspect of the sport from fly tying to fish handling.  Campers of all skill levels are invited to create a friendly and fun learning environment where many fish are caught on rivers, small streams and stillwaters  Students are given a plethora of fishing opportunities and are offered fly tying materials, as well as instructions on tying, casting, and all that fly fishing entails from the highly experienced volunteer staff consisting of fly fishing guides and enthusiasts.

The staff at TU and the volunteers involved with the Youth Camp all do their best to find a location that all campers will feel comfortable in and that campers will enjoy to the fullest.  For the past three years, and for the upcoming 2016 camp, this location is the Bar N I ranch, located just south of Weston Colorado.  

Embedded in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, this ranch offers campers a beautiful location to learn and fish in.  With ponds stocked with healthy trout scattered across the property, it is the perfect place for beginners of the sport to catch their first or hundredth fish.  The ranch also offers numerous high mountain lakes that campers are invited to utilize, as well as a healthy high mountain stream that holds populations of wild fish.  The welcoming staff and volunteers combined with this beautiful location create a memorable experience for all involved, and offer campers the opportunity of a lifetime.

For over a decade, the camp has helped create a body of youthful and environmentally minded individuals capable of carrying the views and objectives of Trout Unlimited far into the future. Camp alumni have gone on to work in the outdoor industry as guides, environmentalists and educators that utilize the lessons they learned from the CTU River Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp.

Internship Opportunity in Vail/Eagle Valley!!

Are you a college student home for the summer and looking for a PAID Internship working for one of the top conservation organizations in the country? Well, you are in luck!! The Eagle Valley chapter is looking to bring on a summer intern to help them with outreach. Read the description below and apply to Brian Bloess at brian.bloess@americangypsum.com.  Position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is found.  

Employer: Colorado Trout Unlimited (CTU)

Position: Communications Intern

Office Location: Denver

Supervisor – Brian Bloess, Chapter President, brian.bloess@americangypsum.com

Supervisor – Rick Messmer, rick@vail.net

Organization Overview:

Trout Unlimited is Colorado’s leading fisheries conservation organization with a mission to conserve, protect, and restore coldwater streams and their watersheds. Eagle Valley Trout Unlimited (EVTU Chapter #102) is based in the Vail area with a membership base of over 180 current members.  EVTU’s focus is on effective grassroots advocacy for river conservation, coupled with on-the-ground volunteer efforts that directly contribute to stream habitat improvement and wild and native trout restoration.

Position Description:

The Communications Intern will work with Eagle Valley Trout Unlimited to increase the chapter’s marketing and outreach efforts with respect to our online presence, membership/recruitment, youth education, and event planning/fundraising.

This intern will work with chapter members, volunteers, and partners, and will help develop the chapter’s marketing project plans and materials. EVTU has a website at www.eaglevalley.tu.org

That will need to be updated on a regular basis with information about fundraising, local conservation efforts, and volunteer opportunities.  Interns will be able to have work published on this site. This position will provide the intern with exposure to professional development opportunities, connections with other conservation non-profits, and exposure to state and federal agencies such as the BLM, and DOW. The intern will also attend EVTU chapter meetings to learn more about chapter operations and project planning.

This is a paid internship opportunity. The time requirement is 100 hours, consisting of 10 to 20 hours of work per week depending on the academic credit agreement with your college. The duration of the internship shall not exceed six months.

Key Objectives:

Intern will work with EVTU to assist with chapter marketing objectives and projects. Some of these projects include the following in order of priority:

• Implement the CTU SALSA membership database for EVTU, and work with the EVTU webmaster to link to the EVTU website as appropriate.
• Assist with marketing and promotion of the Upper Colorado Fall Classic fly fishing event, the main EVTU fundraising event held each September.
• Assist with recruitment of sponsors and donors for UCFC, and explore opportunities to increase UCFC fundraising efforts.
• Develop strategies to increase outreach to youth, increase youth education efforts, and serve as liaison to the World Fly Fishing Championships coming to Vail in September.
• Help promote selected projects, events, volunteer opportunities and more through media, local newspapers, online outlets, and the EVTU website.
• Write an article for the EVTU website and for list serve distribution to the EVTU membership database.

Other Duties:

Intern will participate in other areas of work as necessary. Attending EVTU chapter meetings shall be required. Intern will develop relationships with other organizations, local and state agencies, and other groups as needed, and will represent the TU mission in all partnerships developed.

Qualifications:

• Must currently be enrolled at a higher education institution.
• Must be currently enrolled in one of the following areas of study:
  • Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Journalism, Communications, Business Management, Ecology, Water Studies, Wildlife or Fisheries Management or closely related area of study that have a focus on conservation or communications.
• Experience with fly fishing, conservation, and knowledge of the local watershed, are a plus.

Minimal travel will be required for this position. Intern must have their own form of transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Compensation:

This is a paid internship opportunity. Colorado Trout Unlimited (CTU) will pay $600 after successful completion of the first half of the internship (50 hours), and will pay an additional $600 after successful completion of the full internship program (100 hours). (EVTU will reimburse CTU for all pay related to the internship.) This pay will be provided to the intern based on the timeliness and quality of the work performed, which will be reviewed and approved by the designated supervisors at EVTU.  This pay is considered a bonus in addition to college credit.  Pay will only be provided if timeliness and quality objectives are met, which will be at the sole discretion of EVTU.

CTU will work with your college or university to provide academic credit for the internship placement.

Travel will be reimbursed based on mileage.

To apply: Please send letter of interest, resume, and transcript to Brian Bloess at brian.bloess@americangypsum.com.

Protecting Colorado's Water Quality

The Colorado Water Quality Control Commission is considering a state policy change that would weaken the temperature standards that are supposed to protect trout streams throughout the state. The proposed changes brought forth by the Water Quality Control Division (WQCD) would put many trout fisheries at risk including during spawning periods. Take Action and tell the WQCC you do not approve of these changes!

The changes proposed by the WQCD will increase the “standard” temperatures allowed for around 1/3 of Colorado's trout streams, based solely on their elevation, allowing the fish' stress levels to increase and ultimately cause problems for their feeding, growing and movement. According to the EPA, the proposed standards for lower elevation coldwater streams (22 C) are actually lethal for trout exposed to them over seven days.Higher temperature standards also would be allowed on all streams during the "shoulder" months of March and April and October and November - which overlaps with Rainbow and Brown spawning seasons when the fish are more sensitive and susceptible to changes in their environment, and where their successful natural reproduction can be harmed. These shoulder standards are also higher (65F) than what is needed to support successful trout spawning (59-61F).

Make your voice heard by sending a letter to the WQCC

Learn more about the proposed changes

Trout Unlimited is working to ensure that the temperatures of Colorado's streams remain at a healthy level for trout to survive. CTU has put together an Action Alert asking members and supporters to reach out to the WQCC and show that these changes will be harmful to our state's trout and fishing opportunity!

Costa Ambassador David Muench

With over 50 TU Costa 5 Rivers Clubs in the country, there are only six club presidents that have the honor of being called a Costa Ambassador. David Muench, President of the CU Fly Fishing Club, is one of those six to have received the honor. The Costa Ambassador program was created as an incentive to inspire the college club presidents to do a great job with their clubs. At the end of each semester Muench sent in a summary of all of the club's activities and programs. As president and Costa Ambassador, he had to help his club organize, everything from organizing fishing and cleanup trips to recruiting and teaching new people to fish.

"It means a lot to me to be nominated as one top ambassadors in the Nation," said Muench. "I've easily put in a similar amount of time into the club as I have my final year of Engineering, I care a lot about the fly fishing club and it's amazing to realize that you're one of the best in the nation. No matter how much work I put in, I keep finding myself wondering if we could have done it better and what we've done wrong. It's just something else to have someone else say you're one of the best in the Country."

As president of the CU club, Muench has helped expand the members, activities and programs they partake in. The group helped participate in the Boulder Flycasters Chapter Youth Night by helping teach kids casting. The club also held two intro to fly fishing classes, and a BBQ club dinner included with every trip.

Muench joined the club in 2014 and became an officer right away. The president before him, Justin West, showed him how a good club president operates and inspired him to take the club to the next level. The club now has over 50 participants and about half them partake in the weekend trips.

The former president also built the foundation in which Muench could grow the club on, "In the year before Justin, the club really consisted of just one fall trip and was completely inactive in the spring semester. Justin and all of the officers last year really put a lot of effort in getting the club's name out there and trying to get people more involved in the club. We started doing weekly tying nights, and tried to run some more trips. We did a lot of networking and really tried to grow our numbers. It was a tough year with poor turnouts, our last trip we had 5 people show up, however it laid the groundwork for this year."

When Muench took over, the club began  new focus on recruiting new people who wanted to be apart of it by adding new events and making the meetings less intimidating. "This year we decided to stop trying to convince people to join and focus on making the club fun for those who wanted to be a part of it. I also wanted to put a lot of focus on making the club un-intimidating and welcoming to beginners and intermediate anglers. We ran two intro to fly fishing classes in the fall that were a huge success. The club has grown to over 50 active members this year, we ran four weekend trips with our worst turn out being 18 people and our best being 28. We also put a lot of emphasis into building relationships among the club members, we implemented a big club dinner/BBQ into every trip to try to get people to make friends among the club."

The success of the club doesn't stop there. David is hoping that the new president, Ryan Watson, will take the club even further and continue to expand, as well as have an improved focus on conservation.

Included in expanding the program is working with other college programs. CU and Colorado State University may be rivals on the football field, but on the river, they're all on the same team of river stewardship, "CSU started a club this spring and were hoping to have them tag along on a couple of our trips, and help them out in any way we can. Having another club so nearby creates so many opportunities, from conservation to fun competitions."

Being in the fraternity of a select few Costa Ambassadors, the role doesn't stop after graduation. Muench plans to continue to stay involved with TU and make a difference for Colorado's rivers and trout.

Muench graduated in the Spring of 2016 with a bachelor's degree in engineering from CU Boulder. He plans to move to Denver and stay involved with TU and work with the local chapters and groups in the area.

Colorado is one step closer to "Public Lands Day"

With the passage of the bipartisan SB 21 by the Colorado General Assembly, Colorado could have a dedicated day each year to not only recognize its great public lands, but to celebrate them. SB 21 would designate the third Saturday in May each year to recognize the importance of public lands in the state. The bill has been sent to Governor Hickenlooper, who is expected to sign it into law.

“It is wonderful that Colorado is acknowledging in bipartisan fashion how valuable and important America’s public lands are to its residents by being the first state to designate a Public Lands Day,” said Tyler Baskfield, Colorado Sportsmen Coordinator for Trout Unlimited. “The outpouring of support for this legislation demonstrates how much Colorado sportsmen and sportswomen, outdoor enthusiasts and businesses value America’s public lands. Those pushing a public lands transfer agenda are really just fringe groups whose interests serve very few.”

Trout Unlimited worked with other organizations that rely on public lands such as, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, and the National Wildlife Federation. All of these partners support and appreciate Public Lands Day and the lawmakers that approved the bill. It was a bipartisan and multi-organization effort to get the bill passed.

Colorado has millions of acres of public lands that allow hunters and anglers to have access to some of the best fish and big game habitat in the world. With the new bill, hunters, anglers, and conservationists can celebrate the access to the great public lands the state has to offer.

“Just as our landscapes make Colorado a special place, the bipartisan bill creating an annual Public Lands Day demonstrates positive leadership at a time when politics is often too full of division,” said Suzanne O’Neill, Colorado Wildlife Federation executive director. “Public lands, from the mountains to the sagebrush steppe and rolling plains, support our fish and wildlife, hunting, fishing, wildlife watching, and other outdoor recreation that generates more than $34 billion in economic activity each year.”

“Bipartisan support for Public Lands Day is a great indication of the passion Coloradans have for outdoor recreation on public lands—national treasures owned by all of us—as part of a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle,” said Nick Payne, Colorado field representative for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. “I’m sure thousands of hunters and anglers will join me in tipping a hat to our state lawmakers, with the hope that this will spark constructive conversations about responsible management of our public lands, which ensures continued access to world-class hunting and fishing experiences.”

CTU is Hiring a Communications Intern!!

Colorado Trout Unlimited (CTU) has a strong internship program providing college students an opportunity to gain real work experience in their area of study while they are still in school. We have a variety of internship positions available year round in many subject areas. Currently we are hiring a Communications Internship. The job description for this internship is below. If you or anyone you know is interested then please send resume and cover letter to Stephanie Scott at sscott@tu.org.

Employer: Colorado Trout Unlimited Position: Communications Intern Office Location: Denver Supervisor: Stephanie Scott Supervisor Contact: sscott@tu.org

Organization Overview: Colorado Trout Unlimited (CTU) is Colorado’s leading fisheries conservation organization with a mission to conserve, protect, and restore coldwater streams and their watersheds. CTU's  office is located in Denver, but we work across Colorado with our 24 local chapters. CTU’s focus is on effective grassroots advocacy for river conservation, coupled with on-the-ground volunteer efforts that directly contribute to stream habitat improvement and native trout restoration.

Position Summary: This is a non-paid internship opportunity through Colorado Trout Unlimited. The time requirement is 10-20 hours of work per week depending on the academic credit agreement between CTU and your college. The Communications Intern will work with Trout Unlimited Staff, Chapters, volunteers and members to improve our online presence and to develop stories, articles and blogs to help tell our story of conservation.

The Position Work Plan Includes: Colorado Trout Unlimited is seeking a communications intern to help tell our conservation story. This intern will work to interview staff, chapters, members, volunteers and partners and write articles and stories to highlight our work. We have various websites, social media pages, magazine publications and newsletters in place for the intern to publish their stories/articles in.  This position will provide intern with exposure to professional development opportunities, connections with other conservation non-profits, exposure to state and federal agencies, and when appropriate intern will accompany staff at meetings to learn more about partnership building and project planning.

Duties Include: Intern will work with staff to develop a work plan that will include a variety of communications/journalism duties. Some of these projects and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Writing weekly blog posts on the Colorado Trout Unlimited website and possibly on the National Trout Unlimited website when appropriate.

• Work with staff to gather content for project specific stories.

• Interview chapters on projects that can be highlighted on websites and other publications.

• Develop a stronger online presence for Colorado Trout Unlimited via social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter.

• Develop Materials- Help develop educational materials for our chapters on how to better engage on social media and how to create a better online presence for telling their story.
• Develop Marketing Plan- Help CTU staff develop and implement marketing plan for specific campaigns.

• Help promote selected project, events, volunteer opportunities and more through media, local news papers, online outlets, social media and the Colorado Trout Unlimited website.

• Write articles for High Country Angler a regional fishing magazine. There may be a potential opportunity to write an article for Trout magazine, Trout Unlimited’s national magazine.

• Updating content on the Colorado Trout Unlimited website when appropriate.

Other Duties: Intern will participate in other areas of work when necessary. Attending chapter meetings, board meetings or staff meetings may be required.

Develop relationships with other organizations, local and state agencies and other groups as needed. Represent Trout Unlimited’s mission in all partnerships developed.

Intern will assist conservation staff on other projects if there is a need and if all other responsibilities are covered.

Qualifications: Must currently be enrolled at a higher education institution. Areas of study include: Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Journalism, Communications, Ecology, Water Studies, Wildlife or Fisheries Management or closely related area of study that have a focus on conservation or communications.

Minimal travel will be required for this position. Intern must have their own form of transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Salary Range: This is a non paid internship opportunity. TU will work with your college or university to provide academic credit for the internship placement.

Travel will be reimbursed based on mileage.

How to apply: Send resume and cover letter to Stephanie Scott at sscott@tu.org. Please include when you are available to start work in your cover letter.