UPDATE noon 02/05/2025: STF has been informed that SB512 has been pulled from tomorrow’s committee meeting agenda. The future of this bill is unclear. Conservation Partners continue to meet with Legislators, and Swing The Fly is committed to sharing updates on this developing story.
New Book Review: Managed Extinction by Rick Williams and Jim Lichatowich
A new book by Rick Williams, PHD and the late Jim Lichatowich is a call to arms, but it’s nothing personal, and it’s full of reason for hope for wild salmon and steelhead in the PNW.
Conservation Corner: What Should Come Next For Washington’s Wild Steelhead?
A recent Seattle Times article highlighted issues impacting our state fish.
One And Done
“The result is serenity and true joy on the river, and the satisfaction of treating the river, and the fish with the respect they deserve.”
ODFW Determines Winchester Dam Non-Compliant, Sends Notice Requiring Fish Passage
Dam owners had until Nov., 17th to request a hearing.
Klamath reconnected: The four dams are gone
This Conservation Corner was originally published by Swing The Fly conservation partner Trout Unlimited on Aug. 28th and can be seen in it’s original form at https://www.tu.org/magazine/conservation/barriers/dam-removal/klamath-reconnected-the-four-dams-are-gone/ Big things happen when committed people decide that failure is not an option Between my roles at Trout Unlimited and on the board of directors at the Klamath River […]
Two Hand Hardware Kickstarts Collaboration To Fund Winchester Dam Removal
A unique partnership between Two Hand Hardware, The Steamboaters, Native Fish Society, Swing The Fly, James Samsel and RIchard Harrington to fund the removal of Winchester Dam on the North Umpqua.
Conservation Corner: Clearwater Daze
A PAIR OF GREAT LAKES SPEY ANGLERS SHARE THEIR LOVE FOR IDAHO’S CLEARWATER RIVER, ITS BIG STEELHEAD, AND THEIR SUPPORT FOR BREACHING THE LOWER SNAKE RIVER DAMS
Connect Protect: Pull together for what we love.
A new campaign from Swing The Fly Conservation partners Patagonia
Red’s Run
M. Robbins Church reminds us that it’s often what we forget in the moment that can leave the lasting impression.
No Fish Harmed: Mia Sheppard
“WE are the voice for the river and the fish.”
In part II of this new video series, No Fish Harmed, from Swing the Fly and Tight Line Films, we visit with our friend Mia Sheppard to learn more about fly fishing culture and conservation and “nervous energy” and how it relates to catching steelhead on a spey rod.
Better Late Than Never: Opportunities Appear For North Umpqua, Winchester Dam
Every angler and advocate for the health and wellbeing of the North Umpqua and its iconic steelhead will have an opportunity to lend their voice in support of an abundant, uninterrupted future for these fish.